2001 Ford F-150 Base Plates for Tow Bars

Base Plate Features:

Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grill or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Base Plate Features:

Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grill or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Base Plate Features:

Designed for full size pickups and SUVs. Heavy duty frames of those vehicles eliminate the need for a crossbar, making installation of the tow bar easier. Removable drawbars make the baseplates virtually invisible when you're not towing the vehicle. MX base plates only work with tow bars that slide into a 2" trailer hitch.

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grill or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

This bracket will accommodate any ROADMASTER motorhome-mounted tow bar. However, safety chain anchor brackets for Sterling cables will not fit. To use with Sterling tow bar the Sterling cable anchors must be attached to the frame of the vehicle or welded to the receiver portion of the bracket. IMPORTANT NOTE: this bracket will not accommodate the Guardian rock shield, Tow Defender, Stowaway or the StowMaster and StowMaster All Terrain tow bars.

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Bumper fascia must be removed and replaced during installation

Requires some minor drilling

The weight of this vehicle is near the Class III, 5000 lb, rating limitations. Some models, depending on options, may well exceed this 5000 lb rating. Be sure to confirm the weight of your individual vehicle before towing. Tow bar adapters are not to be used with vehicles weighing over 5000 lbs.

Height deviation up to 14" higher on the towing vehicle allowed when used for utility applications only with an Allure towbar

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

The vehicle must have factory tow hooks to mount the bracket

The weight of this vehicle is near the Class III, 5000 lb, rating limitations. Some models, depending on options, may well exceed this 5000 lb rating. Be sure to confirm the weight of your individual vehicle before towing. Tow bar adapters are not to be used with vehicles weighing over 5000 lbs.

Specific dinghy towing restrictions apply. They may include specific towing speeds and distances, and/or lubricating the transmission and transfer case with the engine idling, then running selector through the gears. Other restrictions may also apply. Confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures of your vehicle with the owner's manual or contact the vehicle's manufacturer for specific towing procedures

The BX88152 adapter can not be used with this baseplate

Height deviation up to 14" higher on the towing vehicle allowed when used for utility applications only with an Allure towbar

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Requires some minor drilling

The weight of this vehicle is near the Class III, 5000 lb, rating limitations. Some models, depending on options, may well exceed this 5000 lb rating. Be sure to confirm the weight of your individual vehicle before towing. Tow bar adapters are not to be used with vehicles weighing over 5000 lbs.

Will not fit the Harley-Davidson Special Edition or STX Edition trim packages for 2003-05 models

The BX88152 adapter can not be used with this baseplate

Height deviation up to 14" higher on the towing vehicle allowed when used for utility applications only with an Allure towbar

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grill)

Requires some minor drilling

The weight of this vehicle is near the Class III, 5000 lb, rating limitations. Some models, depending on options, may well exceed this 5000 lb rating. Be sure to confirm the weight of your individual vehicle before towing. Tow bar adapters are not to be used with vehicles weighing over 5000 lbs.

Specific dinghy towing restrictions apply. They may include specific towing speeds and distances, and/or lubricating the transmission and transfer case with the engine idling, then running selector through the gears. Other restrictions may also apply. Confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures of your vehicle with the owner's manual or contact the vehicle's manufacturer for specific towing procedures

Will not fit the Harley-Davidson Special Edition or STX Edition trim packages for 2003-05 models

The BX88152 adapter can not be used with this baseplate

Height deviation up to 14" higher on the towing vehicle allowed when used for utility applications only with an Allure towbar

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grill)

Requires some minor drilling

The weight of this vehicle is near the Class III, 5000 lb, rating limitations. Some models, depending on options, may well exceed this 5000 lb rating. Be sure to confirm the weight of your individual vehicle before towing. Tow bar adapters are not to be used with vehicles weighing over 5000 lbs.

Will not fit the Harley-Davidson Special Edition or STX Edition trim packages for 2003-05 models

The BX88152 adapter can not be used with this baseplate

Height deviation up to 14" higher on the towing vehicle allowed when used for utility applications only with an Allure towbar