Advice wanted please

Sasharris replied on 14/07/2020 18:55

Sasharris

Posted on 14/07/2020 18:55

Hello, we have recently had a universal towbar fitted on our 2014 Ford Kuga Titanium X. The tie bar works fine but each time we have used it, shortly after the electrics passenger side door and window have stopped working. An auto electrician has advised us that he believes the towbar electrics are blowing the ones to the door and window. Has anyone experienced this before or does anyone have any advice re this problem.

Many thanks

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ALAW1991 replied on 16/07/2020 09:42

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Posted on 16/07/2020 00:52 by DS3

No tow bars are factory fitted and nearly all dealers use a local mobile tow bar fitter to fit tow bars to brand new cars. I haven't had a tow bar factory fitted on any make of car for at least 17 years and I have a new car every three years. The only dealer to actually fit a tow bar to a brand new car was Volvo, all other manufacturers do not.

Posted on 16/07/2020 09:42

No tow bars are factory fitted?? course they are, I have a Range Rover that came with an electonically retractable towbar that was definitely factory fitted, maybe you should electronically retract your statement!!

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Amesford replied on 16/07/2020 09:57

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Posted on 16/07/2020 00:52 by DS3

No tow bars are factory fitted and nearly all dealers use a local mobile tow bar fitter to fit tow bars to brand new cars. I haven't had a tow bar factory fitted on any make of car for at least 17 years and I have a new car every three years. The only dealer to actually fit a tow bar to a brand new car was Volvo, all other manufacturers do not.

Posted on 16/07/2020 09:57

This is an extract form the ford owners club forum to confirm what I have stated is true

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Discussion Starter • #1 • May 27, 2015

"Hi all I have a new Kuga Titanium 150 tdci on order, and I have ordered it with the factory fitted towbar.

My question is ,will it come with the electrics wired up correctly ie for the fridge and caravan stability connections etc ?

I have read on the internet that the above are not connected, is this correct. I am due to get my Kuga mid Aug and due to go away in the van end of Aug all being well.

Thank you"

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