Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Ford Explorer that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article content we will show you how to tow a Ford Explorer, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Ford Explorer, then how to tow a Ford Explorer yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Ford Explorer

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Ford Explorer you will have to stick to some regulation. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Ford Explorer may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible obstacles and the towed car may enter the first one
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  • 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 be certain that the Ford Explorer and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Ford Explorer being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Ford Explorer by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Ford Explorer, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Ford Explorer, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Ford Explorer, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Examine that you have two towing rings on the cars, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Ford Explorer to be towed.

These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Ford Explorer. Nevertheless 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 recommend you to examine the following section.

Have your Ford Explorer towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Ford Explorer in good conditions, it keeps the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the details to check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in accordance with the mileage included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Ford Explorer in good conditions.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Ford Explorer, do not hesitate to consult our Ford Explorer category.