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Generation 6 - S550 Discussion Area => Tech Torque Post 2015 => Topic started by: rory on July 07, 2017, 10:23:07 am

Title: tow bar
Post by: rory on July 07, 2017, 10:23:07 am

does anyone know if a tow bar can be fitted to current models?
if so, what is the tow rating (kg)?

Title: Re: tow bar
Post by: BRUMBE on July 07, 2017, 05:28:15 pm

If you hunt through the US mustang6 site you will find what the Americans call a 'hitch' - a towbar or tow point for we Australians.  There are photos which show a triangular shaped steel mount that is affixed under the rear of S550 models which has a neck in it just like our heavy duty towbars in Australia which allows for the actual tow bar/ball to be installed / uninstalled.  The fitting allows for a biker rack to fit to the ball.  With the bar / ball removed the fitting has minimal visual impact because it sits below the diffuser.

Title: Re: tow bar
Post by: mwizz on July 07, 2017, 10:21:45 pm

According to the manual:

Powertrain         Maximum trailer weight
2.3L GTDI          1000 lb (454 kg)
3.7L TiVCT         1000 lb (454 kg)
5.0L TiVCT         1000 lb (454 kg)

Title: Re: tow bar
Post by: Bossman on November 22, 2018, 12:40:58 pm

Just a few days ago I saw an S550 towing a small boat in Sydney.
While towbars (hitch) are available in the US, Ford Australia have not certified or rated the S550 Mustang to tow in Australia.
A towbar can be bought from the US but if you have an accident here while towing you are not insured.