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.

1 704 896

Retractable Tow Bar

Ford C-MAX 11/2010, Except LPG

£1,309.201

Can be tucked under the bumper, with manual release located inside the luggage compartment. Only in combination with vehicle specific electrical kit

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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Fitted Prices

Retractable Tow Bar with fitting
Vehicles which are equipped with connectors for the tow bar electrical kit. 08/2010 - 03/2014
Part No.: 36104004 £1,846.72
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Retractable Tow Bar

Can be tucked under the bumper, with manual release located inside the luggage compartment. Only in combination with vehicle specific electrical kit

. Ford C-MAX 11/2010, Except LPG
Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 704 896
Lid Lid to cover the release handle access of the retractable tow bar inside the luggage compartment.. Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 714 358
Trailer Rear Module Provides additional outputs for trailer lighting and secure power supply. To be used for charging of an additional battery in the trailer. To be fitted in conjunction with tow bar electrical kit (kit sold separately). up to 02/2014 Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 786 386
Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector Required for tow bar installation. Ford C-MAX 11/2010, up to 02/2014 Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 763 723
Retractable Tow Bar with fitting
Vehicles which are not equipped with connectors for the tow bar electrical kit. 08/2010 - 03/2014
Part No.: 36104006 £2,132.81
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Retractable Tow Bar

Can be tucked under the bumper, with manual release located inside the luggage compartment. Only in combination with vehicle specific electrical kit

. Ford C-MAX 11/2010, Except LPG
Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 704 896
Lid Lid to cover the release handle access of the retractable tow bar inside the luggage compartment.. Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 714 358
Trailer Rear Module Provides additional outputs for trailer lighting and secure power supply. To be used for charging of an additional battery in the trailer. To be fitted in conjunction with tow bar electrical kit (kit sold separately). up to 02/2014 Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 786 386
Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector Required for tow bar installation. Ford C-MAX 11/2010, up to 02/2014 Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 763 723
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. Ford C-MAX 11/2010, up to 02/2014 Quantity: 1 Part No.: 1 742 313

Required fitting parts

Lid Lid to cover the release handle access of the retractable tow bar inside the luggage compartment..
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 714 358 £26.93
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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. from 03/2014 onwards
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 857 031 £56.75
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Trailer Rear Module Provides additional outputs for trailer lighting and secure power supply. To be used for charging of an additional battery in the trailer. To be fitted in conjunction with tow bar electrical kit (kit sold separately). up to 02/2014
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 786 386 £175.75
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Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector Required for tow bar installation. Ford C-MAX 11/2010, up to 02/2014
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 763 723 £99.01
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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. Ford C-MAX 11/2010, up to 02/2014
Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 1 742 313 £114.58
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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 Fitted Price including fitting, painting (if applicable) and VAT.

3 Recommended retail price including VAT, please ask your Ford dealer for additional fitting and painting charges (where applicable).

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