Used Ford B-Max Towbar

The Ford B-Max was not officially approved by Ford for towing, and factory-fitted towbars were not offered as a genuine Ford option for this model. However, aftermarket towbars were produced by third-party suppliers for the B-Max, so a used example you find will almost certainly be an aftermarket unit rather than a Ford-sourced part. If you are searching for one, look for aftermarket towbars listed to fit the B-Max (2012–2017) rather than expecting a breaker to have pulled one from a scrapped car, as they are uncommon in dismantler stock. Confirm compatibility with the seller against your exact registration.

The Ford B-Max ran as a single generation from 2012 to 2017 with no significant platform change, so an aftermarket towbar designed for an early B-Max should share the same mounting points as a later one. That said, because these are aftermarket parts rather than Ford originals, confirm with the breaker that the specific brand and bracket kit matches your registration, as different aftermarket manufacturers may use slightly different mounting hardware. There were no mid-generation body-style changes that would affect the rear structure.

Trim level does not affect towbar fitment on the B-Max; the underlying rear body structure is the same across Studio, Zetec, Titanium, and Titanium X grades. Any difference you might notice between trim levels is cosmetic – bumper finishes or parking sensor arrangements – which could affect how a towbar's wiring or bracket sits, but the mounting points themselves are shared. Confirm the specific bracket kit suits your bumper spec with the breaker, especially if your car has rear parking sensors.

The B-Max shares its underpinnings with the Mk7 Fiesta, but the rear body pressing and bumper structure differ between the two models, so a towbar bracketed specifically for a Fiesta will not simply bolt onto a B-Max. Similarly, despite the 'Max' naming, the C-Max is a different, larger platform and its towbar is not interchangeable. Always make sure the part is listed specifically for the B-Max rather than assuming platform siblings will cross over.

It is possible the previous owner had aftermarket electrics pre-wired in anticipation of a towbar, or had them fitted when a towbar was later removed. Because aftermarket towbars for the B-Max are the only type that exist, what you need from a breaker is a complete aftermarket towbar assembly – the swan-neck or flange bar plus the vehicle-specific mounting brackets. These occasionally appear in breaker listings but are uncommon, so an aftermarket towbar supplier selling new may be your most practical route alongside your existing wiring.