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Seems like Ford didn’t want anyone wheeling anything but the BL models. No skids, no recovery points, etc and no way to really add unless you fab things on any of the other models.
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Seems like Ford didn’t want anyone wheeling anything but the BL models. No skids, no recovery points, etc and no way to really add unless you fab things on any of the other models.
Sounds like an aftermarket opportunity for someone like HRG.
 

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Seems like Ford didn’t want anyone wheeling anything but the BL models. No skids, no recovery points, etc and no way to really add unless you fab things on any of the other models.
Not sure if it was that Ford didn't want people using these vehicles to go off road so much has it wanted a way to differentiate between the trim levels.
 

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Not sure if it was that Ford didn't want people using these vehicles to go off road so much has it wanted a way to differentiate between the trim levels.
Yes, Badlands can be taken off-road and all other trims should not.
 

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Sucks the metal frame brackets for front tow hooks not on lower trims....cause a lot of ppl would love to add the front tow hooks....
 


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I guess it depends on your skill level and risk tolerance.

I'm just saying that is Ford's perspective on model differentiation. I'm not saying that the other trim levels are not capable off-road, just that Ford might not have intended for them to be used that way. The main reason in this discussion being that they did not put any recovery points on the front of those trim levels, which even a lot of "hot hatches" have.
 

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Just pick up a set of soft shackles. Easy Peasy. Done.

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I'm just saying that is Ford's perspective on model differentiation. I'm not saying that the other trim levels are not capable off-road, just that Ford might not have intended for them to be used that way. The main reason in this discussion being that they did not put any recovery points on the front of those trim levels, which even a lot of "hot hatches" have.
I get it. I saw this at my local YMCA yesterday. Don't think this car's going off-road anytime soon...

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I get it. I saw this at my local YMCA yesterday. Don't think this car's going off-road anytime soon...

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Recovery point = race car
 


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After another walk around, I emembered there was a small panel on the rear passenger-side bumper

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Prying from the top to open
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You get a nice little opening to…
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Threads!
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The back of the cover confirms the purpose just in case.
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Now I just need to get a tow hook to thread in.
After another walk around, I emembered there was a small panel on the rear passenger-side bumper

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Prying from the top to open
Ford Bronco Sport Non-Badlands Tow Points D22C8661-C91B-4680-8DE0-37A978866A2C


You get a nice little opening to…
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Threads!
Ford Bronco Sport Non-Badlands Tow Points 3659C369-9CBA-452D-B7CB-D25BC306A9F0


The back of the cover confirms the purpose just in case.
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Now I just need to get a tow hook to thread in.
I found a part number for an OEM Ford recovery hook (6M2Z-17A954-A) I can’t remember who posted it, thank you to them.
I easily found it on Amazon, $37.15 when I purchased it (Genuine Ford 6M2Z-17A954-A Recovery Hook https://a.co/d/3DOQt2E) it’s a reverse thread (righty loose, lefty tighty) took me a minute to figure that out, third shift brain activate! I carefully removed the plastic cover by pressing on the plastic tabs and pulling with slight pressure. I eventually want to put the cover back on but don’t want it dangling while driving around. I did perform a thorough search of the spare tire area before purchasing with no luck. In my opinion, this should be a standard feature included with purchase. Nevertheless, an cheap and easy find on the Internet. Some good shackles and a 10k recovery rope are also stored within the vehicle at all times for those days where I just can’t help myself to a little adventure.

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I got the same one! There is a spot or two in the foam near the spare tire that holds it perfectly, really should have came with it.
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