Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Ford Edge Sport with Hands Free Liftgate
Question:
Which hitch do you recommend for a 2015 Ford Edge Sport. I want to make sure that after installation the Hands Free Tailgate option still works. Thanks
asked by: Maciej
Expert Reply:
For your 2015 Ford Edge Sport the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75234 would be your best option. It has a hidden crosstube which means visibility of the hitch would be reduced and because it has also been tested to still allow the hands free lift gate to function. Draw Tite states:
"Hands-free Liftgate sensor areas will be limited to areas away from the center where hitch receiver opening is located." So basically you just have to kick to either side of the hitch tube.
For trailer wiring you then would want the part # 118677 which is confirmed as a fit. I attached an install video for this as well.
If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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