Towbar request/advice

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lastchancer

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Hazel, it's very unlikely the one off the Mondeo will fit.
For safety sake, if nothing else, you need to find one that's made to measure for the Cougar.

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The Mondeo one is missing the front-to-back plates which bolt to the chassis rails and secure the crossbar and ball hitch to the car.
You can see what a complete kit looks like in this parts diagram:

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I have a tow bar on mine, it was supplied boxed and brand new when I bought the car.
That Mondeo one looks narrower than mine.
I don't keep it all installed, the actual ball and a short bar lives in the boot with the spare wheel. On the odd occasion I've used it I've bolted it in place with 2 bolts.
Keeps the R send looking a little neater without it in place.
I don't think I photographed the install but I could get some pics of it in place if it would help.
I suspect it might be a scrap yard search if you want one or get lucky with NOS.
 
Quicksilver said:
Hazel, it's very unlikely the one off the Mondeo will fit.
For safety sake, if nothing else, you need to find one that's made to measure for the Cougar.

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The Mondeo one is missing the front-to-back plates which bolt to the chassis rails and secure the crossbar and ball hitch to the car.
You can see what a complete kit looks like in this parts diagram:

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Thanks Andy, looks like my best bet will be keeping an eye out for a coog going for scrap that has one on then
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mabo said:
I have a tow bar on mine, it was supplied boxed and brand new when I bought the car.
That Mondeo one looks narrower than mine.
I don't keep it all installed, the actual ball and a short bar lives in the boot with the spare wheel. On the odd occasion I've used it I've bolted it in place with 2 bolts.
Keeps the R send looking a little neater without it in place.
I don't think I photographed the install but I could get some pics of it in place if it would help.
I suspect it might be a scrap yard search if you want one or get lucky with NOS.
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Thanks, I'll to try and find a cougar going for scrap to pinch one off
 
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Witter themselves have stopped making them, link doesn't say if in stock but i'm still looking lol

Witter Fixed Flange Towbar For Ford Mondeo Saloon Mk2 1996 -2000 - Towing Centres
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Hazel BIN on this one quickly lol

WITTER F77 Towbar Ford Mondeo Mondeo (inc. 4WD) (inc ST24 Zetec 'S' model) 96-00 | eBay
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You'll just need to sort which towball and electrics you need but that 2nd one is new old stock and about 2/3 the price, oh and available lol
 
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TopCat1127 said:
Witter themselves have stopped making them, link doesn't say if in stock but i'm still looking lol

Witter Fixed Flange Towbar For Ford Mondeo Saloon Mk2 1996 -2000 - Towing Centres
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Hazel BIN on this one quickly lol

WITTER F77 Towbar Ford Mondeo Mondeo (inc. 4WD) (inc ST24 Zetec 'S' model) 96-00 | eBay
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You'll just need to sort which towball and electrics you need but that 2nd one is new old stock and about 2/3 the price, oh and available lol
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Awesome, I'll jump on that one. ThanksšŸ˜€
 
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