Ford Puma Mk1 Focus Mk4 Towing Eye Hook Tow Hitch Tool JX61-17B804-AB

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Ford Puma Mk1 Focus Mk4 Towing Eye Hook Tow Hitch Tool is an original Ford component designed for installation in selected versions of the first-generation Puma and fourth-generation Focus models. The product is sourced from vehicle dismantling, allowing for an economical yet technically sound repair or the addition of towing functionality to the vehicle while maintaining factory mounting geometry.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2206893
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2206893
• Substitutable numbers: 2206893, JX61-17B804-AB, JX6117B804AB
• Part type: Spare Tyre Carrier
• Category: Spare Tyre Carriers & Covers

Purpose and function of the towing eye hook

The presented towing eye hook is structurally matched to the body of the Ford Puma Mk1 and Ford Focus Mk4, enabling safe load transfer for towing a trailer or mounting platform racks. Using an original Ford solution ensures proper load distribution within the body structure and compatibility with factory mounting points. This element is a key component of the vehicle's rear load-bearing zone, responsible for a stable connection between the car and a trailer, bicycle rack, or other equipment mounted on the hitch ball. This helps maintain predictable vehicle behavior when driving with an additional load.

Construction and fitment for Ford Puma Mk1 / Focus Mk4

The hook has been designed as part of the original Ford system, meaning its geometry, mounting hole spacing, and beam shape are adapted to the factory mounting points in the body. This facilitates installation in workshop conditions and reduces the need for additional structural modifications. By using a design consistent with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications, compatibility with original covers, rear bumper elements, and factory solutions for electrical wiring (once separately selected) is maintained. Such fitment promotes technical consistency of the entire towing system.

Application in spare wheel mounting and accessory systems

The product belongs to the Spare wheel holders and covers group, which highlights its role in the rear part of the vehicle, where solutions related to mounting a spare wheel, tools, or additional transport accessories are often integrated. In practice, the towing hook can work with various support systems that use its structure as a base point. This solution is particularly useful for users who frequently use their car on the road, need extra cargo space, or want to transport a spare wheel and service accessories in an organized and stable manner.

Benefits of choosing an original Ford hook

Choosing an original Ford towing hook translates into several significant advantages:

• preservation of factory geometry and body mounting points,
• consistency with the vehicle's rear construction,
• possibility of integration with dedicated transport accessories,
• easier identification and verification of parts thanks to manufacturer markings. For workshops and users, this means greater predictability of installation and a lower risk of fitment issues compared to generic aftermarket replacements.

Condition and use in vehicle repairs

The item is offered as a used part, which allows for reduced repair or retrofitting costs while maintaining the original Ford design. This type of solution is particularly attractive for older Puma Mk1 units and heavily used Focus Mk4 models, where a reasonable balance between price and functionality is important. This type of towing hook is suitable both for replacing a damaged element after a rear collision and for adding towing functionality to a car that was not factory-equipped with such gear (subject to proper selection of electrical wiring and compliance with formal requirements). If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear transport zone in your Ford and need other items from the same group, such as holders, mounts, or covers related to spare wheel transport, check out the available parts in the Ford spare wheel holders and covers category. For users who are simultaneously servicing the drivetrain or preparing their car for more intensive use with a trailer, a guide on diagnosing and selecting clutch and dual-mass flywheel components may be helpful – detailed information can be found in the article Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of drivetrain parts.