Expert Answers about Ford Escape

• Best Hitch Mounted Bike Rack to Carry a Womens Electra Beach Cruiser with Fenders
• If I had to guess I'd say the person who told you not to get a hanging rack said so because you have a women's bike that doesn't have the straight cross tube to hang the bike from. And they'd be right to say so. On the other hand, the person who told you not to get a platform rack probably sees your bike has fenders, which will conflict with a lot of them. And they'd also be right. So there's good reason to be confused. I recommend a platform rack. More specifically, one that holds...
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• Ball Mount and Hitch Ball Recommendation for 2001 Ford Escape Towing Small Trailer
• Trailers don't really have classifications like hitches do. Hitch classification has to do with the capacities of the hitch which depends largely on the weight ratings of the trailer. As long as the weight of the trailer is less than the capacity of the hitch and vehicle you'd be fine to tow it. If you had the Curt 1-1/4 inch hitch # C11106 installed on your vehicle you would need to use the recommended ball mount part # C45521. Which then for a 2 inch ball you would want the # A-82. If...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and 4-Way Wiring For a 2023 Ford Escape
• I recommend installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e89YR on your 2023 Ford Escape. Our receiver is made in the USA and has a matte black finish for a clean factory appearance. I have linked an installation video below which will help you determine if this is something you will be able to install yourself. The Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 will provide you with a 4-way flat trailer connector. This is the common connector used on most small trailers. It will also...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for 2013 Ford Escape Towing Rental Trailer with 18 inch Coupler Height
• To tow the rental trailer you mentioned level you'll need a ball mount that has a 4 inch rise with the Draw Tite hitch part # 75758 that you referenced. So for that we have the Curt # C45070 which would work well. Then for a hitch ball you'll want the part # 63845 for a 2 inch ball
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• Towing Mirrors for a 2011 Ford Escape
• For the 2011 Ford Escape, you will need to use a universal fit towing mirror. We have numerous options and I have provided a link to them for you to view. The best mirror for your Escape depends on where you want to mount it. If you want one that mounts to the factory mirror housing, I recommend the Universal Clip-On Towing Mirror (Each), # 7070. This mirror has an adjustable strap to contour to most any mirror housing. I have included a link to a video review of this mirror. If you want...
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• What Will I Need to Tow a 1600 Lbs Camper Trailer Behind My 2003 Ford Escape With a Tow Package
• If the 2003 Ford Escape already has a hitch installed, then the Curt hitch for a Ford Escape part # C13506 will not be needed. The Curt hitch is designed for a vehicle that does not have a hitch already installed on the vehicle. Both the Curt hitch and the factory hitch have the same tow capacity of 3500 pounds. The Curt hitch has a 2-inch opening, and the factory hitch has a 1-1/4 inch receiver openings. The owner's manual for a 2003 Ford Escape lists the trailer weight range allowable...
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• Recommended Hitch and Wiring for a 2011 Ford Escape Without a Factory Hitch or Tow Package
• The trailer hitch that I recommend for your 2011 Ford Escape without a factory hitch is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13650. This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a class III, 2" hitch receiver. The 2" receiver is the most common size used for hitch mounted accessories such as bike racks, cargo carriers and ball mounts. For a wiring harness you can use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118551 which is confirmed to fit your 2011...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for a 2008 Ford Escape and Location of Return Line
• We rate our transmission coolers based on what Class of trailer hitch receiver the vehicle can use. Your 2008 Ford Escape can use up to a Class III trailer hitch so we recommend a Class III transmission cooler. We carry two that are for your Escape and they are very similar. The Derale # D13502 and # D13503. I've attached review videos of them both. The main difference is the # D13502 is slightly smaller, which can make it a little easier to mount under your hood. There isn't a specific...
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• Umbilical Extension Cable Recommendation for 7-Way to Tow Vehicle with 4 or 6 Way Round
• How many pins does the connector have on your tow vehicle? If there are six total pins including the center pin you would want the part # BX88206. If instead there are 4 pins on the smaller connector you would want the part # BX88254.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
• We have everything you'll need to flat tow your 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid starting with a base plate kit part # RM39FR which is a confirmed fit and easy to use. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect. For lighting/safety cables,...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for 2013 Ford Escape with Back-Up Sensors
• Either the Curt # C56164 or the Tow Ready # 118566 can be used on 2013 Escape models equipped with the back up sensors. Both wiring harnesses operate the same way and have the same capacity, you can choose either product and be confident it will work great for you.
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• 2023 Ford Escape Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation to Use with etrailer Hitch
• The etrailer Trailer Hitch # e89YR is a great option for your 2023 Ford Escape and I recommend using the Curt wiring for your vehicle: - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55VV - Mounting Brackets # 18144 and # C57202 I really like this kit because it tees in behind your tail lights and then pulls power directly from the battery in your Escape to power the trailer so you don't have to worry about your OEM circuits being overdrawn. The mounting brackets will then give you a way...
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• Can Vehicle with Separate Turn Signals from Stoplights Get Tow Bar Wired as Combined
• Yes, you can use a combined style diode wiring kit like the Roadmaster # RM-154 on a vehicle that has separate taillights like the 2005 Ford Escape. Basically the stop lights of the vehicle will flash like a combined blinker and the amber turn signals won't get used at all.
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• Recommended Cable Chains For Tire Size 235/45-19
• In this case, tire size will trump vehicle fit, because # PW2029C isn't confirmed to fit your Escape, because they're a fit if the Escape has the size 235/55-17 size tires. As a result, the recommended tire chains for your Escape is the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains # PW1042. You will also need Glacier Rubber Adjusters # PW99 because these rubber adjusters make it easy to fit and tighten your truck's snow chains in no time. It can be used with any type of Glacier chain. I have linked...
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• Tow Dolly Recommendation for Towing 2017 Ford Escape Front Wheel Drive
• I did some checking and it looks like the front wheel drive 2017 Ford Escapes can be flat towed with a tow dolly. The Roadmaster dolly part # RM-2050-1 would work well for this. The steering wheel of the vehicle needs to be locked otherwise the vehicle will pivot on the dolly and the fenders will hit the body of the vehicle.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Ford Escape
• For your 2020 Ford Escape the Curt Class III part # C23FR is our most popular option that would work really well and would be a great option. It has a plenty of weight capacity, installs very easily, and is mostly hidden too so it looks great as well. If you needed trailer wiring too the Tekonsha kit part # TE54FR is a very easy to install and reliable option as well.
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• Anti-Rattle Solutions for Accessories Used in 2 Inch Receiver
• What you're needing is called an anti-rattle device. My most often recommended solution is the # 63232 which is lockable and works very well for ball mounts or hitch accessories with hollow shanks. If your hitch accessory shank isn't hollow, I'd recommend # e99007 which is also very effective. I've linked to demonstration videos for each of the product mentioned above.
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• Does Yakima Halfback Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Fit 2014 Ford Escape with Spoiler
• I double checked with Yakima and for your 2014 Ford Escape they list the Yakima Fullback # Y0264 as a confirmed fit. We had the chance to install an identical older model rack on a 2013 Escape and a 2016 Escape. I attached the install videos down below that will walk you through the process of installing the rack in a way that would not damage the vehicle. I also added a review video of this rack. Sorry to hear about the spoiler though. Typically all that's needed is to slightly open...
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• Friction Sway Control For a 2012 Ford Escape Towing a Trailer
• Yes, the friction sway control part # 83660 that you referenced can be used on your 2012 Ford Escape towing a trailer as long as also get the part # RP26005 and you have a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4 inch opening on your 2012 Ford Escape like the Draw Tite Hitch part # 36501. A better option would be a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening like the part # e56AR and to use the # RP26003 with it instead of going the Class II option as a Class III hitch will have more capacity. The # RP26005...
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• Class II Ball Mount and Balls for a 2014 Ford Escape
• It sounds like you are talking about the ball mount. I recommend # 36071 for the Class II trailer hitches for the 2014 Ford Escape. You will also need a properly sized ball to match what the trailer coupler requires. Check the top of the coupler to see what size ball it needs. For a 1-7/8 inch diameter ball use # 19256 rated for up to 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight. For a 2 inch ball use # 19258 rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. If you also need a trailer wiring harness added...
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