Cutout on passenger front bumper

[STCOWBOY]

Curious about cutout on passenger side of the front bumper in the black plastic.
Recovery point? Does the bit come off?
Anyone...

 

[Dale5403]

I think that is for the tow hook if your Explorer is equipped for it. It was deleted as a running change,

 

[STCOWBOY]

Thanks. Does that panel pop in and out or would it be deleted when a tow hook is installed. My production date is March 2021 and there’s no mention in the owners manual. Any pics of people using it for recovery point.

 

[STCOWBOY]

This is what I’m trying to describe

 

[Rugrat2553]

The panel should remove. However, I believe the ones that had the threaded spot behind that panel were early 20 models not the 21s

 

[Dale5403]

Here's a picture of a newer Explorer after Ford deleted the tow eye. As you can see there is not a spot to mount it under that panel.

 

[Muddydogs]

My 21 has the panel but there is no threaded hole for the recovery bolt. Can't believe they make any vehicle without a front recover point.

 

[STCOWBOY]

Bummer . Thanks all