FMCANationalOffice Report post Posted February 17, 2017 The 2017 Lincoln Continental is NOT approved for four-wheels-down towing, a Lincoln spokesman said today (February 17). That is a reversal from the information published in the 2017 Lincoln owners manual (first printing) and in the Ford/Lincoln 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Family Motor Coaching magazine relied on those sources, as well as email confirmation from a Lincoln media relations representative, when preparing "The 2017 Towing Lineup" that appears in the January 2017 issue. Our online towing guide will be corrected, and we will publish a correction in the magazine's April issue, which we're working on now. It's unclear why Lincoln originally deemed the 2017 Continental towable four wheels down, and then reversed course. Family Motor Coaching has requested an explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted February 18, 2017 I'd really be steamed if I bought a Lincoln to use as a toad ('cause that's the only reason I'd buy a Lincoln) then found out it could not be used as a toad. I kind of doubt they would be like Walmart and cheerfully refund my money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 18, 2017 So now, they need a Dolly. Typical case of right hand, left hand ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 18, 2017 This a case of Damned if you do and Damned if you don't. FMCA did their due diligence in checking all the facts with each manufacturer as to the tow ability of their respective vehicles. After the results are published one company comes back and says sorry we have decided that we don't recommend towing that unit 4 down and will not honor any warranty claims if towed 4 down. Thank you FMCA for notifying the membership so quickly. Now if I had purchased the vehicle mentioned for the specific purpose of towing it 4 down because it was so advertised as such, then I would love to see them turn down a claim for damages. Different story for those sold after the change, but not for those sold before. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Agree! But then again, towing a Lincoln Continental behind a coach and not in a trailer, makes as much sense, as towing a Bentley 4 down! Luxury cars should be in a staker or enclosed, out of sight out of mind, trailer! That is also, probably, what the underwriters are thinking and told Lincoln to nix it...Liability issues! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Okay Carl, you are saying that towing my 2013 Lincoln MKX is a senseless mistake I made. Hmmm! I'm going to have to give that some thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Wayne, Maybe Carl thinks a proper toad would be a 2017 Bentley Bentayga. But I couldn't get an answer from them that it was towable 4 down. For the curious-- the one for sale near me was $250,730. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeloke Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Hey! I tow a Rolls. Rolls Canard. Rolls down one hill Canard-ly get up the next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 19, 2017 Bill, That is well within his price range, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 19, 2017 Blake, ROFL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 19, 2017 58 minutes ago, Wayne77590 said: Bill, That is well within his price range, right? I never judge you by your toad. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 19, 2017 Nor do I. Wayne, yours is old, the fix was not in yet! I actually have seen a RR being towed 4 down behind a Newell in Amarillo, TX. 18 month's ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 19, 2017 If REMCO doesn't make a pump or disconnect for a vehicle then it is not towable 4 down. DW's 2004 Lincoln sits in our garage with 106,000 miles on it. Still in excellent condition. Having two Lincoln's is the reason we have the pinto of the Winnebago line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 19, 2017 Oops! Was wondering why you got the 3 legged WB Pinto! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted February 20, 2017 It is like the guy that sat on the cactus. When asked why he did it he replied, "Well, at the time I thought it was a good thing to do." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
