Retractable tow bars are always at hand for towing or transporting bicycles, but can be tucked away out of sight when not in use, for uncompromised styling and easier access to your boot. They are designed to be fully compatible with your vehicle's electrical system.

2 786 810

Retractable Tow Bar

Ford Kuga 03/2024,

£1,786.801

Can be tucked under the bumper, with electrical release, only in combination with vehicle specific electrical kit.

Fitting parts also required, 1 x trailer module, 1 x E-kit, 1 x M6 screw, 3 x M6 nuts, 3 x M6 bolts, 1 x parking control loudspeaker, 2 x trim pins, 2 x M6 screws and 1 x push button (available separately) 

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


Customer benefits:

A range of tow bars is available:

  • Fixed
  • Detachable
  • Retractable

The tow bar range is:

  • Designed to help prevent damage to the fuel system and maintain access to the rear of the vehicle in the event of a collision
  • Tested to legal and Ford requirements to help prevent long-term stress or damage to the vehicle
  • Designed to help protect the passenger cabin in the event of a collision
  • Designed for compatibility and integration with your vehicle's electrical systems
  • Designed to be model-specific, for easy installation - along with model-specific wiring kits (purchased separately)
  • Designed to be corrosion-resistant according to Ford guidelines

The wiring kits are:

  • Designed to work with the vehicle's CAN Bus system, so that they integrate with Ford electrical systems
  • Tested in a variety of test conditions, including salt spray for 480 hours, to help ensure continued functionality

See the Ford Owner's Manual for information on load capacity for towing / carrying bike carriers.


Warranty covered by Ford.


Ford recommends that you use a qualified technician to fit parts. Damage owing to incorrect fitment is not covered under warranty.

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Required fitting parts

Loudspeaker Parking Control for Retractable Tow Bar

Required for the fitting of the retractable tow bar.

. Ford Kuga 03/2024,

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 754 886 £44.46
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Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector

Required for fitting of retractable tow bar.

. Ford Kuga 03/2024,

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 806 504 £327.97
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Nut for Tow Bar M6

Required for the fitting of the retractable tow bar.

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Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 038 467 £1.92
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Trim Pin

Required for the fitting of the retractable tow bar.

. Ford Kuga 03/2024,

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 5 204 743 £2.40
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Tow Bar Bolt M6 x 16 mm

required for the fitting of the tow bar.

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Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 690 589 £2.52
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Push Button for Retractable Tow Bar

Required for the fitting of the retractable tow bar.

. Ford Kuga 03/2024,

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 946 283 £96.00
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Tow Bar Bolt M6 x 25 mm

Required for the fitting of the retractable tow bar.

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Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 797 270 £1.27
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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.

. Ford Kuga 03/2024,

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 803 137 £126.28
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Tow Bar Bolt M6 x 20 mm

Required for the fitting of the retractable tow bar.

. Ford Kuga 03/2024,

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 5 209 771 £1.73
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1 Recommended Retail Price including VAT. Please ask your Ford dealer for additional fitting charges. Please note that supplementary parts may also be required.

2 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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