How much weight/torque do the tow hooks sustain on the frame?

[VapourTrails]

I got stuck today in deep snow on one side of the car and had to get pulled out by one of the tow hooks. In the heat of the moment I realized I accidentally put the car back in Park after the first two tries failed. The third attempt jarred the car hard. Nothing seems damaged. Does anyone know how much weight/torque the tow hooks sustain on the frame?

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[Mark S.]

Does anyone know how much weight/torque the tow hooks sustain on the frame?

These are intended for use during an off-road recovery, so they should be able to hold some multiple of the vehicle's weight. I'm not aware of any weight limits published by Ford.

NOTE: The above would apply only to a Badlands or First Edition with factory-installed tow hooks. A portion of the tow hook bracketry for BL & FE trims is welded to the unibody structure. Other trims do not come with factory-installed tow hooks. Tow hooks can be installed, but the factory-welded bracketry is not included, so weight limits on those would be anyone's guess.

 

[VapourTrails]

These are intended for use during an off-road recovery, so they should be able to hold some multiple of the vehicle's weight. I'm not aware of any weight limits published by Ford.

NOTE: The above would apply only to a Badlands or First Edition with factory-installed tow hooks. A portion of the tow hook bracketry for BL & FE trims is welded to the unibody structure. Other trims do not come with factory-installed tow hooks. Tow hooks can be installed, but the factory-welded bracketry is not included, so weight limits on those would be anyone's guess.

I do have the Badlands model. The tow truck pulled hard on one side while it was still in park. Hopefully no damage is done. He did eventually get the car out. Thanks for the info.

 

[69cuda340s]

The tow hooks have substantial structure attaching rear of hook to the front frame rail on Badlands. So I would have confidence they can with stand a hard yank.

 

[VapourTrails]

The tow hooks have substantial structure attaching rear of hook to the front frame rail on Badlands. So I would have confidence they can with stand a hard yank.

Everything seems to be ok. I’ve just never been stuck so badly. Need better tires. Thanks for proving the info.

 

[TooManyVehicles]

Everything seems to be ok. I’ve just never been stuck so badly. Need better tires. Thanks for proving the info.

So...what kind of tires do you have?

 

[VapourTrails]

So...what kind of tires do you have?

I have the Pirelli Scorpion tires. They are not great on snow and ice and this year we have a lot of snow.

 

[Jrl]

I have the Pirelli Scorpion tires. They are not great on snow and ice and this year we have a lot of snow.

Falken wild peak AT3

 

[VapourTrails]

Falken wild peak AT3

those look more aggressive. I may swap mine out for something similar.

 

[Jrl]

those look more aggressive. I may swap mine out for something similar.

You can go one step up 245 x65 x17 with no lift needed

 

[Osco]

These are intended for use during an off-road recovery, so they should be able to hold some multiple of the vehicle's weight. I'm not aware of any weight limits published by Ford.

NOTE: The above would apply only to a Badlands or First Edition with factory-installed tow hooks. A portion of the tow hook bracketry for BL & FE trims is welded to the unibody structure. Other trims do not come with factory-installed tow hooks. Tow hooks can be installed, but the factory-welded bracketry is not included, so weight limits on those would be anyone's guess.

You’d use grade eight bolts of the correct size. Two per side I would assume.
Look at the tech data for the bolts. They should list a shear and load limit for a single bolt.
Then it’s simple math.
Note if it’s made over seas I’d want to find and spec my own bolts. Oriental metals are high in silica content. I would not trust them for this application.
I bet that’s why Ford added some welding.
Knowledge is power so when in doubt I’d over build/spec these recovery hooks.

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