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.

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Retractable Tow Bar

Ford S-MAX 05/2015,

Except FHEV and vehicles with spare wheel and load levelling

£1,401.601

Only in combination with vehicle specific electrical kit, trailer rear module and pivot module. Enables activation of Trailer Sway Control via the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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

Trailer Rear Module

Provides outputs for trailer lighting and secure power supply for charging a battery in the trailer, required to fit electrical kit

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Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 270 699 £122.38
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Electrical Kit for Tow Bar 13 pin connector

Required for fitting of retractable tow bar, incl. loudspeaker and operating button. Separately available trailer rear module (FINIS 1929940) and pivot module (FINIS 1885315) additionally required for installation

. Ford S-MAX 05/2015,

Warranty covered by Ford.
Part No.: 2 002 869 £172.43
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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).

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Disclaimer: Ford policy is one of continuous product development. The right is reserved to change specifications, colours and prices of the models and items illustrated and described in this online publication at any time and images may vary. This online publication contains both original Ford accessories as well as a range of products from our suppliers. Fitment of accessories may have an impact on your vehicle’s fuel consumption. *The identified accessories are carefully selected third party supplier branded accessories which do not come with a Ford warranty but are instead covered by the third party supplier’s own warranty. 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.

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