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07-02-2022, 12:02 PM
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Hi All, Just checking if the T3 TE50's were able to tow? I have seen a review and the T3 TS50 manual shows a big X through the tow page, was this the same for the TE? And if so why would Ford not allow them to be used to tow trailers etc?
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07-02-2022, 12:26 PM
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Are you able to upload a picture of that page at all?
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07-02-2022, 12:28 PM
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my understanding is the manuals had a lower tow rating due to being manual with the clutch as the weak link?. |
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07-02-2022, 12:36 PM
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Interesting thread.
I vividly remember my uncle was keen to buy one back when they were new, but the need to tow a speedboat made him choose something else. Ford were very specific with him that the T3 could not be fitted with a tow bar. He ended up with a 5.0L Fairmont Ghia with a Havoc kit.
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07-02-2022, 12:48 PM
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I am not sure how to upload the picture as i tried a couple of times and it does not seem to work??? Its on you tube, the guy is Ross Reviews and it is a WA red T3 TS50.
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07-02-2022, 01:07 PM
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Yep is in the TE, TS T3 and P250. No towing.
I think you will find that that was cancelled. The main reason I beleive it was to do with the T3 / P250 road height. Thrre are T3 and P250 that tow with some of the towbar fitted by Ford. In all cars a manual will always have a lower towing limit to a automatic. Manual around 1200kg ( I think ) and the auto. 2300kg for Fords.
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07-02-2022, 01:35 PM
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A bit clearer now. So if you were buying a T Series and it had a tow bar there would be no issues with it?
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07-02-2022, 01:49 PM
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07-02-2022, 09:21 PM
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07-02-2022, 10:07 PM
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It was a performance car back then. These days it’s a big boofy sedan with a bit of grunt… seems perfect for towing the trailer to the tip on sundays. If I had a t3 these days, and it was regularly driven (not just an ornament) the original bumpers would be off and stored safely, and I’d be running fibreglass copies on the street.
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08-02-2022, 02:18 PM
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Myself personally, i wouldn't cut into the bumper either but its already there, so no choice if i pull the the trigger on the purchase. I won't be towing anything with it that's for sure. Makes sense to replace with the fiberglass copies and save the originals.
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08-02-2022, 02:37 PM
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The tow bar hole in the bumper can be filled/repaired with out a problem.
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08-02-2022, 02:42 PM
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Yep I got my HAVOC body kit front bumper repaired on my 2002 AU Forte V8, guy did a great job here in WA, just need to get it painted now and reinstall on the car.
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