How to Determine If a 2010 Ford Escape Has the Factory Tow Package

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how can i tell if my 2010 ford escape limited has a tow package

asked by: John

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The easiest way to determine if your 2010 Ford Escape has the factory tow package would be to contact the dealer with your VIN as they would be able to tell you exactly whether or not your vehicle has the factory tow package. Another option for you would be to look for a black square connector which if present will be located underneath the drivers side of the vehicle near the spare tire.

I recommend using the Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness part # 118551 for vehicles without the factory tow package or part # 118251 for vehicles with the factory tow package. Tekonsha brand wiring harnesses tend to have much better reviews and last longer than other brands.

I have attached an install video of each harness on similar vehicles for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

It could be that there are fuses or relays missing on your 2013 Dodge Durango that will make the tow package wiring fully functional. to test to see if the dealer's set up is indeed working properly you can test the vehicle side connector…

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Answer 2

Thanks for being a return customer. I will make some recommendations that will work for your 2011 Durango. The trailer wiring harness I recommend for you is the T-One Wiring Harness #118552. This plugs into the vehicle wiring harness behind the…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

The definitive way to determine if a vehicle has a factory tow package is to have a dealership run the VIN number through their system. They can then tell you how the vehicle is equipped. If you are looking to do some towing I recommend Curt trailer…

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Answer 5

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he told me that the Curt Trailer Hitch, #C13651, does sit lower to the ground than the Curt Hitch, #13650. Both trailer hitches will fit the 2005 to 2011 Ford Escape without a factory hitch, but the #C13651 will…

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Answer 6

Since you already have a 4-way connector on your 2018 Toyota Highlander you need to use one of our adapter kits to convert it to a 7-way. If the trailer doesn't have brakes you only need to power its lights and the battery so you can use part…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 10

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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