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blueexpo97

23/10/2018 at 6:57am
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"I have no proof (or care) where the towbar was fitted but I know for certain Rangers are shipped in to the UK with them fitted if chosen as an option"

More than likely fitted at the factory.

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01/6/2019 at 12:25pm
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Hi TinTin72,

I have a 2014 Wildtrak and am just about to fit a tow bar. I am wondering whether I will also need the extra wires under the driver's seat.

Do you remember which TSB it was, or can you advise what I should ask for at my local Ford dealership.

Cheers

LlaniDavis

01/6/2019 at 9:53pm
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Quote: Originally posted by dimbles on 21/10/2018
Get a decent specialist tow bar fitter to fit your tow bar, They know more about tow bars and fitting them than any dealer will ever know, When I had my Kuga tow bar fitted the fitter told me they have lost count of all the Kuga tow bars they have done he said its in the high hundreds or thousands by now ,and never had a single problem or come back. There is no such thing as a factory fitted tow bar, dose any one seriously think they are going to stop or slow down an assembly line to fit a tow bar,its will never happen , I have worked in car factories and know that its all about getting cars off the assembly line.

Factory fitted tow bars:
Sorry but they are possible and they are fitted. Skoda certainly do this at the factory.
Evidence was the car being driven off the transporter still covered in it transport wax and white plastic condom.

Dr Zhivago

04/6/2019 at 10:09am
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Quote: Originally posted by Mike3003 on 19/5/2018
Great truck by the way. ... Most versatile and useful vehicle on the road.

Not so versatile when it's needed to take stuff to the local council rubbish dump (sorry, "recycling centre"). Being a pickup truck, they would not let you in the ones around here, or rather they would but via the weighbridge and charge you a commercial fee.

TinTin72

04/6/2019 at 11:32am
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Quote: Originally posted by Octi on 01/6/2019
Hi TinTin72,

I have a 2014 Wildtrak and am just about to fit a tow bar. I am wondering whether I will also need the extra wires under the driver's seat.

Do you remember which TSB it was, or can you advise what I should ask for at my local Ford dealership.

Cheers

No problem

its TSB 17-2194
part number 2-104-069 Jumper Wiring Harness

Paul Harvey

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Hi I've been reading your article about the Ford Ranger. I have purchased one this year and the 12s plug for the fridge is showing no power and after reading your article you mentioned about a part that was fitted could you please help

Triaxle

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I have recently had mine done by fast fit towbars in bromsgrove. Had factory towbar, they just connected the split charge relay. Took about half hour.

Paul Harvey

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Quote: Originally posted by Paul Harvey on 09/8/2021
Hi I've been reading your article about the Ford Ranger. I have purchased one this year and the 12s plug for the fridge is showing no power and after reading your article you mentioned about a part that was fitted could you please help

Just to give an update yes the part you need from Ford is part number 2 104 069. Works fine now😀👍😀

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