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07-02-2022, 12:02 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi All, Just checking if the T3 TE50's were able to tow? I have seen a review and the T3 TS50 manual shows a big X through the tow page, was this the same for the TE? And if so why would Ford not allow them to be used to tow trailers etc?
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Are you able to upload a picture of that page at all?
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my understanding is the manuals had a lower tow rating due to being manual with the clutch as the weak link?. |
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07-02-2022, 12:36 PM | #4 | ||
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Interesting thread.
I vividly remember my uncle was keen to buy one back when they were new, but the need to tow a speedboat made him choose something else. Ford were very specific with him that the T3 could not be fitted with a tow bar. He ended up with a 5.0L Fairmont Ghia with a Havoc kit.
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07-02-2022, 12:48 PM | #5 | ||
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I am not sure how to upload the picture as i tried a couple of times and it does not seem to work??? Its on you tube, the guy is Ross Reviews and it is a WA red T3 TS50.
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Yep is in the TE, TS T3 and P250. No towing.
I think you will find that that was cancelled. The main reason I beleive it was to do with the T3 / P250 road height. Thrre are T3 and P250 that tow with some of the towbar fitted by Ford. In all cars a manual will always have a lower towing limit to a automatic. Manual around 1200kg ( I think ) and the auto. 2300kg for Fords.
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07-02-2022, 01:35 PM | #7 | ||
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A bit clearer now. So if you were buying a T Series and it had a tow bar there would be no issues with it?
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For me, the issue would be cutting into a rare and irreplaceable rear bumper specific to T-Series. Not sure why you would want to be towing something with a performance car?
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