It was a freak occurrence and only happened once out of the many times I launched at the same spot, so still not sure why it happened. Putting it in neutral probably would be the best way to do it as I know the pawl is a pretty puny device to hold a big truck!
On that ramp I got in the habit of putting it in park so the brakes wouldn't have the pressure and possibly seize again. I'll experiment the next time and see if it will repeat the problem now that I know I can get them to unlock:D
It IS a Ford, so may have to call a wrecker next time:D:D:D
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TwainGang
Interesting you say that. I actually heard that is was better to put the truck in neutral, then set parking brake and then put the truck in Park. This was said to put pressure on the brakes first, instead of the pawl in the transmission linkage, which is a weaker park, compared to the parking brakes.
Making sure I have well maintained brakes is very important when loading on some steep ramps. I've seen too many videos or vehicles going into the drink!
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