Ford Mondeo Mk3 Focus Mk2 Towing Eye Hook Tool 96BG-17B804-AE

Ford Mondeo Mk3 Focus Mk2 Towing Eye Hook Tool is a practical item from the Jacks and tool kits category, designed for operating the factory towing system in selected Ford models. It enables safe and efficient use of the towing point, which is particularly important during emergency towing or vehicle maneuvering. Thanks to its original design, the tool ensures a proper fit into the body socket and stable operation under load.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 96BG-17B804-AE-2
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 96BG-17B804-AE
• Substitutable numbers: 96BG-17B804-AE, 96BG17B804AE, 1674282
• Part type: Tool Kit
• Category: Spare Tyre Jack & Tool Kits

Purpose and function of the towing eye tool

The presented tool is a service component of the towing system used in Ford Mondeo Mk3 and Ford Focus Mk2 models. It has been designed as part of the service equipment that allows for a secure connection between the vehicle and another car or towing device. The properly shaped working tip works with the factory socket in the body, which minimizes the risk of play and incorrect force transmission. By using a solution provided by the manufacturer, the tool ensures:

• proper seating in the mounting point,
• stable load transmission during towing,
• easy handling in road and workshop conditions.

Construction and functional features

The tool from the Jacks and tool kits category has been made as a compact, durable component, adapted for operation in variable operating conditions. The shape of the handle allows for a firm grip while screwing it into and out of the socket, and the appropriately selected working length allows for convenient access to the mounting point even in limited space. A solution of this type is particularly useful in emergency situations when quick preparation of the vehicle for towing is essential. Using the original tool reduces the risk of damaging the thread in the body and improves the safety of the entire operation.

Benefits of using the original Ford tool

Choosing a tool dedicated to specific Ford models translates into a number of practical benefits in daily vehicle operation. The component has been developed to work with the factory towing system, which facilitates installation and handling.

• Compatibility with body construction – the tool is matched to the geometry of the towing point in the Mondeo Mk3 and Focus Mk2.
• Safe load transmission – proper fit reduces the risk of uncontrolled play during towing.
• Convenient service handling – a simple form facilitates quick preparation of the vehicle for attaching a rope or other equipment. The product comes from the Ford brand, which means maintaining the quality standards provided for original equipment components.

Condition and practical application

The towing eye tool is offered as a used part, which allows for an economical restoration of the functionality of the factory towing system in the vehicle. This is a particularly beneficial solution when the car is missing the original tool from the kit or the existing one has suffered mechanical wear. The component will prove useful both in daily operation and as a supplement to the emergency equipment carried in the trunk. Thanks to the preservation of the original geometry, it can be used as a replacement for the factory tool without the need for body or mounting point modifications. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the service equipment area in your Ford and need other items from the same group, such as wheel wrenches, jacks, or additional service tools, check the available parts in the Ford Jacks and tool kits category. If you are interested in how the use of used equipment components can support more conscious car operation and reduce environmental impact, it is worth reading the article Eco-tuning in practice: how to increase performance while reducing carbon footprint with recycled parts.