Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ford Focus Sedan  

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For your 2018 Ford Focus Sedan the Blue Ox Base Plate kit part # BX2663 fits whether you have the active cruise control or not so this would be the kit to use. There are no exlusions for this kit on vehicles with the active shutters like you mentioned having either.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. A compatible tow bar is the Blue Ox Alpha, # BX7380. It includes safety cables so that's one less thing to worry about.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BRK2016, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. You'll also need the outlet kit part # RM-9332 to power this since you have to disconnect your vehicle battery when flat towing.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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