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

Ford C-MAX 04/2015, Except LPG, up to 10/2015

Can be tucked under the bumper, with manual release located inside the luggage compartment, only in combination with vehicle specific electrical kit and trailer rear module. Enables activation of Trailer Sway Control via the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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

Lid For release handle access of the retractable tow bar inside the luggage compartment.
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 714 358
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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.
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 469 559
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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

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Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 857 031
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Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector Required for fitting of fixed, detachable and retractable tow bar. up to 10/2015
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 930 036
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Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector

Required for fitting of fixed, detachable and retractable tow bar

. up to 10/2015

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 930 040
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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.

Disclaimer

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Disclaimer: Ford policy is one of continuous product development. The right is reserved to change specifications, colours and prices of the models and items illustrated and described in this online publication at any time and images may vary. This online publication contains both original Ford accessories as well as a range of products from our suppliers. Fitment of accessories may have an impact on your vehicle’s fuel consumption. *The identified accessories are carefully selected third party supplier branded accessories which do not come with a Ford warranty but are instead covered by the third party supplier’s own warranty. 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.