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  • Parts Needed to Add a Trailer Brake Controller and 7-Way Connector on a 2009 Ford Escape
  • Since you already have a 4-Way trailer connector on your 2009 Ford Escape, you will just need to add 2 more parts to equip a 7-Way and a brake controller. First, you will need a 4 and 7-Way installation Kit, # ETBC7. This kit will provide all of the wiring and components you will need to install a 7-Way and it provides wiring for the brake controller. I have included some links that will explain the installation of an ETBC7 kit for you. For a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha...
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  • Replacement Parts for Older Thule Hull-A-Port 835XTR J-Style Kayak Carrier
  • The Bracket # 853-5837, Base Pad # 8535302, and Carriage Bolts # 915-066-554 are correct as replacement parts for your older Hull-A-Port 835XTR model J-Style carrier. To replace the arm pad on your carrier you need the part # 8533019. I'm not sure if the entire base can be removed because the only part that is replaceable is the pad itself. If it is riveted to the arms and Thule doesn't have replacement bases (which they don't) then I don't really recommend trying to remove the base. I...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2009 Ford Escape Behind a Motor Home
  • Base plates are sold separately from the other components you will need to flat tow your 2009 Ford Escape. The first thing you will want to do is consult the vehicle owners manual to determine if the vehicle can be flat towed and if there are any special requirements or procedures to follow if it can be flat towed. The base plate kit # DM9518219 includes everything needed to install the base plates to the vehicle. The safety cables are not included, however they are included with the...
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  • 2013 Ford Escape Trailer Wiring Recommendation for Trailer Lights
  • The 2013 Ford Escape wiring you need to activate your trailer lights is the Curt T-Connector # C56335. This tees in behind your tail lights and then draws power directly from your vehicle battery via the lead wire (see attached install video). I also recommend picking up the mounting brackets # BK4F and # 18140 so your connector is readily accessible when you need it!
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  • What is Needed on a 2005 Ford Escape 4x4 To Tow a 2,200-Lb Camper With Electric Brakes
  • The first thing you will want to check is your owners manual to make sure the towing capacity of your 2005 Ford Escape 4x4 is sufficient enough to tow the 2,200-lb camper. You will also want to make sure you have a Class II hitch on your vehicle which is rated for 3,500 lbs towing capacity. A Class I hitch will only have a 2,000-lb towing capacity which would not work with towing your camper. To tow a camper with electric brakes using your 2005 Ford Escape 4x4, you do not need electric...
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  • Parts Needed to Equip 2014 Ford Escape for Towing Small Pop-Up Trailer
  • According specs I've located online, the 2014 Ford Escape will have a 2000 lb towing capacity if equipped with the 1.4L engine or 3500 lb if equipped with the 2.0L. You should be able to pull that pop-up with no problem. I would recommend a transmission cooler like # D13502 if you plan on pulling the camper in a mountainous area, though as it would offer inexpensive protection for your transmission. For a trailer hitch, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C13186. The trailer...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Hopkins Agility Brake Controller on a 2011 Ford Escape
  • Yes, you could install the Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller # HM47294 on a 2011 Ford Escape. You will need a few other components to complete the installation but this controller would definitely work on your Escape. First you will need a 4-way connection at the rear of the vehicle if you do not have one. For that I would recommend you get a Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118551. This will cover all of the turn signal and brake light functions for the trailer. Next you...
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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2024 Ford Escape
  • Since the 2024 Ford Escape is unchanged from the 2023 I see no reason you would not be able to use the Roadmaster Base Plate # RM77GR on the Hybrid trims. I recommend using the Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar # RM-676 and the Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2 to connect your Escape. You will also need a Charge Line # RM-156-25 to prevent your battery from being drained down while towing. I do recommend using either the Air Force One # DM26VR if your motor home has actuate brakes or Stay-IN-Play...
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  • Which Switch Is Recommended For The Round LED Strobe Light 3378892401?
  • I contacted the vendor regarding a switch for the Round LED Strobe Light - Recessed or Surface Mount - 16 Flash Patterns - White LEDs # 3378892401. They recommend using Buyers Products Pre-Wired Switch with Momentary Button # 3376391215. This switch will have 3 wires; red goes to 12v positive, black goes to 12v negative, and yellow goes to flash pattern circuit of your light setup.
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  • Mounting Hardware for a 2012 Ford Escape Receiver Hitch
  • We do offer a Replacement Hardware Kit # RHK. Its a great option for Curt, Da'Lan, Draw-Tite, etrailer, Hidden Hitch or Reese trailer hitch receivers. Please specify your manufacturer and hitch number when placing the order.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch # e89YR is confirmed to fit your vehicle. This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Ford Escape's frame with no welding required. It has a matte black, powder coated steel which is durable and corrosion resistant and it also creates a rugged look. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to...
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  • Wiring Harness for a 2005 Ford Escape With a Factory Tow Package
  • I have just the thing that you are needing so that you can have a 4-Way wiring harness on the back of your 2005 Ford Escape with a factory tow package. Hopkins has a Plug-N-Tow Wiring Harness, part # 40455, which will just plug right into the connector that you found at the rear of your Escape. This will provide you with a 4-Way wiring harness which will give you the basic light functions for your trailer. I have included an installation video on a 2005 Ford Escape for you to view as well. To...
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  • Roof Rack and J-Style Kayak Carriers for 2015 Ford Escape
  • We can help you with a roof rack for your 2015 Ford Escape that will allow you to install two j-style kayak carriers. On the linked page you can click on the roof configuration you have on your Escape, either a bare roof with no fixtures whatsoever, or a roof with raised side rails that run front-to-back. Once you click on your roof type you'll then see roof rack options to fit. For a bare roof a good cost-effective option is the Rhino-Rack 2500-series aero bar rack made of parts # RRVA137B-2,...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness Fit for 2020 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid
  • As long as your Escape Titanium Hybrid isn't a PHEV model, we do have a hitch fit and a trailer wiring harness for you. I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C23FR. For a wiring harness fit, I'd recommend the Tekonsha # TE54FR. For a ball mount, use # D-28 along with a # PC3 hitch pin. For a trailer ball, use # 40038 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.
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  • 4-Pole Wiring Harness Installation in 2008 Ford Escape
  • The wiring harness you purchased, Tekonsha # 118251, is intended as an OEM replacement for the factory-installed wiring option on vehicles without a backup sensor. You can confirm whether your Escape has the factory tow package by contacting your local dealership with the car's VIN. If it does not actually have the factory tow package wiring then you'll just need a different 4-pole kit, part # 118551, which works with any version of the car, with or without tow package. This kit installs...
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  • Installing a 7-Way Connector and a Brake Controller on a 2011 Ford Escape XLT
  • Yes, the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 and the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 will also fit your 2011 Ford Escape. If you already have a 4-Way then you won't need anything else, however if you don't have a 4-Way then you will need part # 118251 if you have the factory tow package or part # 118551 if you don't have the factory tow package. Attached is a sample installation video of the ETBC7 kit being installed on a 2011 Escape for you to reference. The brake controller being installed is the...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert 4-Pole Harness to 7-Way on 2012 Ford Escape
  • You can convert your Escape's 4-pole trailer wiring to a 7-way that includes a 12V power feed to help maintain your trailer-mounted battery. You will need part # 37185. This item simply plugs in to your existing 4-pole. All you'll need then do is connect the ground wire and run 10-gauge wire # 10-1-1 from the battery + post through a circuit breaker # PK54540 and back to the 7-way where it will connect to the black wire on # 37185. A wiring kit like # HM51020 includes the ring terminals...
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  • Are We Able to Install Trailer Hitch Ourselves on 2014 Ford Escape?
  • The install on our trailer hitches is something that etrailer.com prides itself on making simplified for our customers. Within our resources we have step-by-step professional install videos, help articles and lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com. The hitch I'm recommending can be installed yourself, but it depends on your technical ability. I recommend two people to help with the mounting of the hitch. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75782 is the...
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  • What is the Proper Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2004 Ford Escape
  • Tow packages come with additional wiring that often requires additional relays. Since your Escape did not have a hitch on it, it did not come with a tow package and the port that Hopkins part # 30445 uses will not properly function. The tail lights were changed for the 2004 model year, so part # 118343 will not work. You will need to use part # 119178KIT and this part will not require you to add a relay. It uses the existing circuits on the Escape. Included in the kit is a circuit tester...
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  • Recommended Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for 2018 Ford Escape
  • Yes, there are trunk mounted bike racks available for your 2018 Ford Escape. I recommend using the Saris Bones EX # SA803 because you're getting a high quality bike rack at a great price. The Bones EX does not require a hitch to carry bikes and can carry up to 3 bikes at a time (35-lbs per bike capacity). We do recommend using part # SA3035 to replace the lower hooks on the unit and make installation easier, but you can also place the hooks inside the vehicle-which is detailed in the included...
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