Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Ford E Series that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this article content we will show you how to tow a Ford E Series, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Ford E Series, then how to tow a Ford E Series yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Ford E Series
It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Ford E Series you will have to adhere to some restrictions. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Ford E Series may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable you to anticipate possible problems and the towed car may enter the first one
- Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
- When towing, try to make sure that the Ford E Series and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Ford E Series being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Ford E Series by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Ford E Series, we will present you the different methods to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Ford E Series, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an accident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Ford E Series, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Verify that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Ford E Series to be towed.
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These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Ford E Series. However keep in mind that this solution should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we advise you to read the following section.
Have your Ford E Series towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Ford E Series in good conditions, it keeps the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the points to check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the problems you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Ford E Series in good conditions.
If you have any further questions about the Ford E Series, do not hesitate to consult our Ford E Series category.
