No front tow hook.

[keithwalton]

My point was why make something so fundamental to a car an optional extra!
Why stock two different bumper bars and risk having a mix up when you can have one for all.
I suspect the price difference between the two is around a $1, but the sheer logistics required to have two different parts in the system will add $5 to the cost of every bumper ...

Many years ago i did some work for ford where they wanted one fundamental seat design for every car / truck they made (at the time it was from the fiesta to the land rover) the only difference being the material on top ...

They didn't like our conclusion that they should fit the land rover seat to all vehicles as it clearly didn't fit in all ...

BMW for example fit heated seats to every car they make because it's cheaper to fit every car the same than have a difference. They can then sell the heated seat as a DLC / subscription to the owner at any time.

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[Skye]

Whats the best way to remove the cover in the bumper for the hook?

My initial information was wrong. I found the reference in the S650 Manual, printed page 282:

 

[dusman59]

Skye... That worked perfectly. Xpel even allowed for it to be removed. The cover is captive also.

 

[keithwalton]

It now makes sense why all UK/EU cars end up being premium packs / performance packs when basic construction and use requirements for our cars are optional extras in the USA!

 

[souljer]

My initial information was wrong. I found the reference in the S650 Manual, printed page 282:

Thank you! Could not find that little slot until your post.

 

[roadpilot]

Front plate on dash is illegal in most states ..so it doesn’t make sense should have just installed tow hook for all models

Doesn't Ford equip or provide a front license plate bracket when vehicles are sold in states that require front license plates? If so, why would they need to provide you with a tow hook?

 

[JimC]

My initial information was wrong. I found the reference in the S650 Manual, printed page 282:

Now my only question is "what is a suitable tool"? I have some plastic panel removal tools, but not sure if one of those will fit in what looks like a very small slot in that picture.

 

[roadpilot]

Now my only question is "what is a suitable tool"? I have some plastic panel removal tools, but not sure if one of those will fit in what looks like a very small slot in that picture.

Typically, the answer would be: Anything that is softer than the bumper cover. I use trim tools.

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