Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Ford Tourneo that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article content we will explain how to tow a Ford Tourneo, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Ford Tourneo, then how to tow a Ford Tourneo yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Ford Tourneo

It is obviously possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Ford Tourneo you will have to adhere to some legislation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Ford Tourneo may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible problems 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 Tourneo and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Ford Tourneo being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Ford Tourneo by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for securely towing a Ford Tourneo, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Ford Tourneo, 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 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 Tourneo, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Check that you have two towing rings on the cars, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Ford Tourneo to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Ford Tourneo. However keep in mind that this alternative should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we encourage you to read the following section.

Have your Ford Tourneo towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Ford Tourneo in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. Here are the points to examine on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

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

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Ford Tourneo in good conditions.

If you wish more tutorials on the Ford Tourneo, go to our Ford Tourneo category.