Ford Fiesta Focus Mondeo Transit Connect Towing Eye Hook Screw 5T16-17B804-AB

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Ford Fiesta Focus Mondeo Transit Connect Towing Eye Hook Screw is an original Ford mounting component designed for vehicles with factory-prepared towing points. This used component in Atoll Blue Metallic - 375 allows for the functional retrofitting of a towing point or restoring full functionality following a collision or corrosion of the original part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5T16-17B804-AB
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5T16-17B804-AB
• Substitutable numbers: 5T16-17B804-AB, 5T1617B804AB
• Color: Atoll Blue Metallic - 375
• Category: Other Towing Parts

Purpose and function of the towing eye

The presented towing eye is a structural element of the rear bodywork, responsible for safely transferring loads when towing a trailer, car transporter, or a ball-mounted rack. As a part originating from original equipment, it ensures compatibility with the factory mounting points in the Ford models for which it was intended. This type of solution is particularly useful in vehicles used intensively – both in private and fleet applications – where regular attachment of transport, camping, or specialized trailers is required.

Construction, color, and visual fit

The towing eye is finished in the Atoll Blue Metallic - 375 shade, which facilitates aesthetic matching to bodywork painted in the same color. As a result, after installation, the component does not visually stand out from the rest of the body, which is important both for maintaining a consistent vehicle appearance and for the vehicle's value on the secondary market. The original design ensures proper force distribution within the body structure, and factory mounting points minimize the risk of improper installation. This is particularly important under dynamic loads that occur during acceleration, braking, and driving with a trailer over uneven surfaces.

Condition, origin, and benefits of choosing a used part

The towing eye comes from dismantling and is offered as a used part, which allows for combining a reasonable purchase cost with the preservation of the manufacturer's original specifications. In practice, this means:

• factory fitment for the Ford vehicle structure,
• preservation of the original towing point geometry,
• possibility of installation in place of an existing hook or into prepared mounting points. Choosing a used OEM component is often preferred in professional workshops when priority is given to compliance with the manufacturer's technical documentation and predictable behavior under load.

Operational safety and practical application

A correctly selected towing eye is crucial for the safety of the vehicle-trailer combination. The original Ford design was engineered taking into account:

• controlled transfer of forces to the body structure,
• maintenance of proper connection rigidity,
• compatibility with homologated towing accessories. Thanks to this, the user can predictably use transport trailers, bicycle racks, or service platforms while maintaining parameters close to factory standards.

Expanding Ford equipment – related items

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body section in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as additional brackets, mounts, or mounting accessories, check the available parts in the Other Ford category.

Technical knowledge and part selection

When planning an expansion or modification of the vehicle, it is worth knowing the differences between individual model lines and high-performance versions. A material comparing the construction of powertrains, braking systems, and chassis in sports cars may be helpful – a detailed discussion can be found in the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which shows how manufacturers design components for higher loads.