Ford Connect Towbars

Ford Connect Towing Specifics

The Ford Connect was first introduced in 2002 by the American manufacturer as a compact panel van, offering plenty of towing capabilities. Currently there are three generations of the Ford Connect; 2002-2013, 2013-2018 and 2018 onwards. We will cover the towing specifics of all generations below.

Ford Connect 2002-2013 Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Ford Connect 2002-2013 are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Ford Connect 2002-2013 towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Ford warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Ford Connect year range 2002-2013 will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Ford Connect vehicles made between 2002 – 2013 will require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Ford Connect 2002-2013 vehicles will not require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. For any Ford Connect vehicle manufactured between the years 2002 to 2013, the nose weight is 75kg. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Ford Connect 2002-2013 towbar can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For the Ford Connect range, the towing weight capacity for the tow bars is between 800kg to 1250kg depending on which towbar you chose.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Connect vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Ford Connect 2013-2018 Towbars

The Ford Connect second generation was launched into the market in 2013. If you have a 2013-2018 Ford Connect it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Ford Connect 2013-2018 Towbar Electric Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Ford Connect 2013-2018 vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.

Although universal electrics kits are available for the Ford Connect 2013-2018 towbars, these could invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have and will also require a bypass relay.

Check your Ford warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All towbars for Ford Connect 2013-2018 vehicles that are fitted using a universal electrics kit will require a bypass relay.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Ford Connect vehicles manufactured 2013-2018 will require coding.

Bumper cuts

Depending on the towbar, Ford Connect 2013-2018 vehicles will not require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball. It is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the individual tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Any Ford Connect vehicles manufactured between 2013-2018, have a nose weight of 75kg. The tow bar selected will determine your vehicles nose weight.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Ford Connect 2013-2018 towbars can tow safely without damaging the vehicle. The towing weight capacity ranges between 1200kg to 1270kg depending on which Ford Connect 2013-2018 towbar you chose.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Connect vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Ford Connect 2018 Onwards Towbars

The Ford Connect third generation was introduced into the market in 2018. If you have a 2018 onwards Ford Connect it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Ford Connect 2018 Onwards Towbar Electric Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Ford Connect 2018 onwards vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.

Although universal electrics kits are available for the Ford Connect 2018 onwards towbars, these could invalidate any manufacturer warranty you may have and will also require a bypass relay.

Check your Ford warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All towbars for Ford Connect 2018 onwards vehicles that are fitted using a universal electrics kit will require a bypass relay.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

A dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. Ford Connect vehicles manufactured 2018 onwards will require coding.

Bumper cuts

Depending on the towbar, Ford Connect 2018 onwards vehicles will not require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

Nose weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball. It is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the individual tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Any Ford Connect vehicles manufactured from 2018, have a nose weight of 75kg. The tow bar selected will determine your vehicles nose weight.

Towing weight

Towing weight is the weight that the Ford Connect 2018 onwards towbars can tow safely without damaging the vehicle. The towing weight capacity ranges between 1200kg to 1270kg depending on which Ford Connect 2018 onwards towbar you chose.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Connect vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.