Originally Posted by Chris Reade

I have a ST200 which I had a standard MK2 Mondeo tow bar fitted to from new. It fits as you have already stated, a section of the mesh has to be removed to allow the end plate of tow bar to pass through and a small section of the bumper above it.

Mine really doesn't notice unless you look for it as it's masked by the tow ball cover and the twin electrics.