Innovative retractable tow bars are always at hand for towing or transporting bicycles, but can be tucked away out of sight for uncompromised styling and easier access to the load compartment. They are fully compatible with the electrical system of your Ford.

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Retractable Tow Bar

Wagon, except ST and ST-Line. Enables activation of Trailer Sway Control via the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on vehicles built from 02/2015.

Only in combination with vehicle specific electrical kit, not in combination with body styling kit

For towing capacity, please check your COC paper/vehicle registration document.


Customer Benefits:

A range of tow bars is available:

  • Fixed
  • Detachable
  • Retractable

They are developed with safety in mind:

  • They are crash-tested to ensure no damage to the fuel system and maintenance of access to the rear of the vehicle
  • They are tested to all legal and Ford requirements to ensure no long-term stress or damage to the vehicle
  • They offer optimal security of the passenger cabin in case of a collision
  • Ford provides information on the load capacity for rear bike carriers to ensure safe and secure transportation of bikes

They are ideal for the vehicle because:

  • They are designed for complete compatibility and integration with your Ford electrical systems and safety features
  • They are guaranteed to be suitable for fitting to the vehicle and come with special electronic installation kits
  • They are corrosion-resistant according to Ford guidelines

The electrical kits perform to the highest levels because:

  • They are designed to work with the vehicles CAN Bus system so that they integrate with Ford electrical system and safety features
  • Both tow bar and electrical kit are tested for compatibility with the vehicle electrical systems beyond the legal requirements
  • They are tested in all conditions, including salt spray for 480 hours, to ensure continued functionality
  • The socket position is ergonomically placed

Warranty covered by Ford.


IMPORTANT NOTICE: Installation must be performed exclusively by a specialist workshop. Damage to any part due to incorrect fitment is not covered under warranty.

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Required fitting parts

Adaptor Wiring for Tow Bar for electrical kit Additionally required for installation on vehicles which are not equipped with connectors for the tow bar electrical kit.
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 757 864
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Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector Required for fitting of retractable tow bar. Ford Focus 09/2014, Wagon, from 01/2016 onwards
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 027 775
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Trailer Rear Module Kit including electronic module and fitting material. Provides outputs for trailer lighting and a relay switched supply suitable for charging a battery in the trailer, required to fit electrical kit. from 01/2016 onwards
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 469 559
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Trailer Rear Module

Provides outputs for trailer lighting and a relay switched supply suitable for charging a battery in the trailer, required to fit electrical kit

. up to 12/2015

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 786 386
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Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector Required for fitting of retractable tow bar. Wagon, up to 12/2015
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 897 193
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1 Recommended retail price including VAT, please ask your Ford dealer for additional fitting and painting charges (where applicable).

*The identified accessories are carefully selected third party supplier branded accessories and may have different warranty conditions, the details of which can be obtained from your Ford Dealer. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ford Motor Company is under licence. The iPhone/iPod word mark and logos are the property of Apple Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Dealer fitted accessories are fitted after registration and could have an impact on your vehicle’s fuel / energy consumption. The Combined Fuel / Energy Consumption and Combined CO2 Emissions (WLTP) figures do not include dealer fitted accessories.

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