Mondeo Towbars

[Rusty Ray]

Can anybody out there please tell me the vertical height from ground level to the top of the tounge on an 08 Ford Mondeo towbar.

[XtRmn8]

400mm on my 07 sedan with factory tow bar.

[Rusty Ray]

Many thanks for the information. I had hoped I might get a few more to make an accurate judgement. I would like to buy a new Mondeo however without this critical information I am likely to buy something else.
Neither FORD ( Aust ) the towbar suppliers or the FORD DEALERSHIP can help. I would have thought they wanted to sell new cars.

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by Rusty Ray

Many thanks for the information. I had hoped I might get a few more to make an accurate judgement. I would like to buy a new Mondeo however without this critical information I am likely to buy something else.
Neither FORD ( Aust ) the towbar suppliers or the FORD DEALERSHIP can help. I would have thought they wanted to sell new cars.

Can I ask why this is the deal breaker? I think you will find that all Mondeos fitted with the OEM factory tow bar will be with 5mm depending on fuel load. I think the XR5 may be about 10mm lower does to lower suspension.

Not many Mondeos fitted with tow bars so it might be hard to get many people replying.

What are you going to be towing?

[Rusty Ray]

I have a A Van Cruiseliner when fully loaded weighs 1200kg, This is not the problem but it has a raised chassis so with a fixed gooseneck there is no room to adjust the van to an approximately level towing position. Which is critical for safety.

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by Rusty Ray

I have a A Van Cruiseliner when fully loaded weighs 1200kg, This is not the problem but it has a raised chassis so with a fixed gooseneck there is no room to adjust the van to an approximately level towing position. Which is critical for safety.

What height do you need it to be at so that the van is level? If the van is unbraked, the 1200kg exceeds the unbraked towing capacity of the Mondeo.

Also I would suggest the TDCi for towing your van. We have the 2.3 patrol and it goes good towing about 600kg, but I am not so sure about 1200kg.

[Rusty Ray]

Thanks again for your input and taking time out assist me. My vehicle of choice was the TDCi diesel which has ample torque to tow the van.

[PedroinTas]

I've got a TDCI with a full tank at the moment and measured the height as 405mm.

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by Rusty Ray

Thanks again for your input and taking time out assist me. My vehicle of choice was the TDCi diesel which has ample torque to tow the van.

Not a problem Rusty Ray. The Mondeo is a great car (not perfect) and there are some real good deals to be had at the moment.

Originally Posted by PedroinTas

I've got a TDCI with a full tank at the moment and measured the height as 405mm.

.....forgot to mention that my figures were with a full tank as well.

[rendrum]

On level ground 400mm to the top of the tongue. This is the factory towbar fitted to a 2008 Tdi. At 1200kg Ford do not require you to use the weight distribution bars but you may care to consider same. I tow 1450/1500kg and use the bars. The overall stability difference between using and not using is very noticeable. They also help keep the front down which is particularly important with a front wheel drive. The Tdi is a great tow vehicle.

[rendrum]

Sorry that earlier post should read 400mm. Lack of concentration when typing

[TITO]

A towbar shop should be able to custom make a goose neck that will level out the trailer. I bought a adjustable hight goose neck from Hayman Reese its not on a Mondeo but I'm sure there is no problems to get what you want for a Mondeo.

[THAXR5]

Has Any one got any photos of a factory fitted towbar to the XR5

cheers THAXR5

[Rusty Ray]

Many thanks to you all. I have done the deal and pick up my new car later on in the week.

[ian b]

THAXR5

If you PM with your e-mail I can forward pics as per your post.