We purchased a 2012 Honda CRV in March, 2012, because the Ford dealership was being "iffy" about the 2012 Ford Escape being towable. We even called Ford headquarters and talked to someone who said that the transmission fluid would have to be checked by a certified Ford shop EVERY TIME we towed. Now, that's next to impossible. I really wanted an Escape, but was nervous about them not being definite. After we bought our Honda, I remember reading on these forums that Ford changed their mind and started saying they are not towable even though the manual said they were. As stated earlier, if your Ford was built before a certain date (Feb./Mar. 2012), it was considered towable, but if built after, it is not. We even asked the dealership if they would install a Remco pump, and they said they would not install anything that wasn't a Ford product. I've since read that they were having so many problems with transmissions, that they started installing pumps. I bet they've had a nightmare with people who bought thinking it was towable. So, it appears that you're at the mercy of which dealership you bought yours and how badly they want to keep you happy. I hope it works for you and you have many miles of trouble free Rving.