Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for Ford Focus

Question:

Does this apply to automatic or manual transmission

asked by: Buck B

Expert Reply:

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # BX2663, is vehicle specific to make and model; this base plate kit is for the Ford Focus. Please consult your vehicle specific owners manual for concerns with flat towing this vehicle, and note concerns of your vehicle regarding adaptive cruise control or not.

If your Ford Focus has adaptive cruise control with your automatic transmission, disconnecting the positive side of the battery is required to avoid draining the battery during flat tow. I recommend to add the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle w/ Supplemental Braking System, # RM-766 so you can easily disconnect the battery with the flip of a switch. Please note the attached installation video of this part on a 2018 Ford Focus.

If you do not yet have the needed tow bars and supplemental braking system etc. for in addition to needing base plates for towing your Ford Focus, I have attached a help article to assist you in identifying those needed components. Please let me know what additional help we can provide. Happy Camping!

expert reply by: Michael R