Campcrazy Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 What is behind that snap off plastic cover on the back bumper? Can't find anything in the manual. I would suspect its to lower the rear tire but I thought I saw that crank just inside back doors on the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The round cover is over the socket for the tow hook to use if the TC needs towing. The Hook is standard in Europe, but you must buy it in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campcrazy Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks for the info. When I was shopping for a used TC I saw one with the cover popped off and it did have a socket hole behind it. Wasn't sure what it was for. This is here in the USA so at least some come with it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103west43rd Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 The tow hook comes with the vehicle. It is included with the pouch that is fastened with the jack in the left rear of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) 103west43rd is correct up to 2013. 2014 and after the hook is no longer standard , the part number is NOZ-17A954. The Reference Number is 17A954 The tow hook mount is removed from the rear of the 2014 and later TC if the Hitch option is purchased . Edited February 29, 2016 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 It does I have one fits perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I ordered mine from PartsCheap.com and it was the one listed for the Escape. It fit my 2015 TC LWB XLT Wagon just fine. https://www.partscheap.com/2013-2016-Ford-Escape-Recovery-Hook-p/6m2z-17a954-a.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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