Bobs2018ExplorerSport
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- February 4, 2019
- Messages
- 249
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- Location
- USA
- City, State
- Livermore, CA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2018 Explorer Sport 4WD
- Callsign
- KD6ANY
I noticed today that my spare tire jack also has a "front tow recovery hook" clipped into place on the scissor jack.
While I've seen that some earlier models do appear to have a small circular plug located on the passenger side of the front bumper cover, which appears to give access to a threaded place inside the bumper cover... mine has no such plug. Additionally, an in-depth search of my owner's manual only mentions the inclusion of such a hook as being mounted in a clip on the scissor jack... but not a word on how or where it is to be used.
Anybody have any idea why this accessory is included, if there is no mention of its use in the owner's manual? Or, if there is indeed a threaded insert hiding somewhere behind the front grille, where the heck is it? (I was unable to find any such thing, using a powerful flashlight).
I am confused... what am I missing here?
While I've seen that some earlier models do appear to have a small circular plug located on the passenger side of the front bumper cover, which appears to give access to a threaded place inside the bumper cover... mine has no such plug. Additionally, an in-depth search of my owner's manual only mentions the inclusion of such a hook as being mounted in a clip on the scissor jack... but not a word on how or where it is to be used.
Anybody have any idea why this accessory is included, if there is no mention of its use in the owner's manual? Or, if there is indeed a threaded insert hiding somewhere behind the front grille, where the heck is it? (I was unable to find any such thing, using a powerful flashlight).
I am confused... what am I missing here?