Towed Without Prep! How Fucked?

[Jimrpa]

Our Mach-E also has been towed once when my wife parked it in the wrong place. I got a lot of alerts and the handle/brake felt very weird when I found my car in the towing company's yard.

It turns out that many alerts are just gone when you drive a few miles. We first argued with the towing company, assuming our car was broken. Then the manager in this company said they have towed hundreds of Teslas and Mach-E's, and they all had the same issue, but it will be gone after driving a bit. So far, for a few months, we have not seen any issues. I think now many towing companies know how to tow electric cars properly, and we didn't have any physical damage, apparently.

Yes, I always go to my local towing company operator whenever I have technical questions about the state of my car after it’s been towed. I also get dental advice from Hersheys ???

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[BMT1071]

Yes, I always go to my local towing company operator whenever I have technical questions about the state of my car after it’s been towed. I also get dental advice from Hersheys ???

Why would you not go to people with experience to get your questions answered? Most dealerships will have little to no experience towing vehicles. They will tell you the same thing you can read in the owners manual.

 

[Jimrpa]

Why would you not go to people with experience to get your questions answered? Most dealerships will have little to no experience towing vehicles. They will tell you the same thing you can read in the owners manual.

They will also be able to visually inspect the vehicle and have the appropriate diagnostic equipment to find issues.
An added bonus is that the dealer is less likely to have a financial incentive to tell you “your car is fine!”

 

[BMT1071]

They will also be able to visually inspect the vehicle and have the appropriate diagnostic equipment to find issues.
An added bonus is that the dealer is less likely to have a financial incentive to tell you “your car is fine!”

But assuming your car is fine, you'd be wasting your money at the dealer.

 

[Jimrpa]

But assuming your car is fine, you'd be wasting your money at the dealer.

If my car is displaying error messages, unless they’re easily resolvable, like low wash fluid), it’s going to visit the dealer. It’s a huge investment for me.

 

[Benny’66]

OP was going to go for a test drive in their error-filled car and has now disappeared. Should we be concerned? ?

OP drove for 2 miles, all the alerts went away, so let’s let the thread go on for another 10 pages. Lol!

Actually, I can try to hijack it because someone stole 1/3 of my battery pack last night while I was sleeping because this morning my range has plummeted!

 

[A-A-Ron]

An added bonus is that the dealer is less likely to have a financial incentive to tell you “your car is fine!”

But they have the financial incentive to tell you "your car isn't fine!"

 

[A-A-Ron]

Actually, I can try to hijack it because someone stole 1/3 of my battery pack last night while I was sleeping because this morning my range has plummeted!

Hey now, there's already 127,000 other threads for this

 

[Mach1E]

OP drove for 2 miles, all the alerts went away, so let’s let the thread go on for another 10 pages. Lol!

Says who? Because the OP didn’t say that.

Last we heard someone suggested the OP drive it to see if the alerts go away, but we haven’t heard back from the OP since.

 

[Jimrpa]

But they have the financial incentive to tell you "your car isn't fine!"

Yes, they do. However, they’re a business I know and trust. It’s in their long-term interest to maintain that relationship. ?

 

[AllenXS]

OP drove for 2 miles, all the alerts went away, so let’s let the thread go on for another 10 pages. Lol!

Actually, I can try to hijack it because someone stole 1/3 of my battery pack last night while I was sleeping because this morning my range has plummeted!

Sorry just borrowed it. I’ll give it back in summer.

 

[AKgrampy]

OP drove for 2 miles, all the alerts went away, so let’s let the thread go on for another 10 pages. Lol!

Actually, I can try to hijack it because someone stole 1/3 of my battery pack last night while I was sleeping because this morning my range has plummeted!

You got the wrong battery when you purchased it.

 

[A-A-Ron]

Yes, they do. However, they’re a business I know and trust. It’s in their long-term interest to maintain that relationship. ?

You're fortunate. I felt that way at my BMW dealer, but haven't found a local Ford dealer I have that level of trust in.

 

[Benny’66]

Says who? Because the OP didn’t say that.

Last we heard someone suggested the OP drive it to see if the alerts go away, but we haven’t heard back from the OP since.

Doesn’t need to. Going dark for 48 hours on his thread is a tell tale sign.

“Last we heard” was Tuesday at 3:12pm. So my speculation is probably correct.

 

[Mach1E]

Doesn’t need to. Going dark for 48 hours on his thread is a tell tale sign.

“Last we heard” was Tuesday at 3:12pm. So my speculation is probably correct.

Maybe they got towed to the dealer and are waiting to get diagnosed.

Maybe they got abducted by aliens!

We have at least 8 more pages to speculate what happened. ?

Wouldn’t be the first time someone joined, posted a few times, then never returned.

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