Recommended Receiver Hitch For 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium

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Looking to buy a hitch for my 2018 Ford Fusion. It is the Titanium model. I like the looks of the Curt the best, that hitch requires stabilizing for carriers anything non-wheeled. I want to avoid using straps if possible. What options do I have. Thank you

asked by: Kevin J

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I do have a few options for your 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium. The Curt Hitch # C12091 does in fact require the Curt Stabilizing Strap # 18050 for any non-wheeled carriers. If that is a concern to you, I do have two other options.

The Draw-Tite Sportframe Hitch # 24897 (Class 1) would work well and would not require a stability strap with non-wheeled carriers. This hitch has a maximum tongue weight of 200lbs and towing capacity of 2000lbs, which is the max towing capacity of your 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium. The only downside is that it comes with a 1 1/4" hitch, which does not offer quite as many carrier options as a 2" hitch. You could then install a 1 1/4" to 2" adapter # HTAD, but then the maximum tongue weight would be cut down 50%, resulting in a maximum tongue weight of only 100lbs.

The other option would be the EcoHitch Hidden Hitch # 306-X7239 (Class 3). This also would not require a stability strap. This hitch has a maximum tongue weight of 350lbs and a towing capacity of 3500lbs, which is more than enough for the towing capacity of your vehicle. It is 2", which would make it easier to find accessories and carriers, since the majority of the products available are for 2" hitches.

I recommend going with the EcoHitch # 306-X7239. This would give you more than enough towing capacity, and also plenty of options when it comes to racks and other vehicle add-ons. I have attached a demonstration video.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7239 is a great option for a 2016 Ford Fusion. It has the larger 2" receiver tube opening which will greatly expand the variety of hitch mounted accessories to choose from. The EcoHitch…

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Answer 2

The problem with using an adapter is that it will lower the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50%, and also, because there will be an intermediate piece installed in between the receiver hitch and the hitch mounted bike rack, you're going to…

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I definitely recommend going with the available 2" receiver EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #306-X7239 instead of a 1-1/4" receiver since many more accessories will fit the 2" opening. If you…

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We have the EcoHitch part #306-X7239 as a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ford Fusion Energi which would work well. It has a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs as well.

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Answer 5

There is one trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver that fits your 2016 Ford Fusion, which is from EcoHitch: - EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7239 This is the only hitch with that size receiver that fits your vehicle, but it does not…

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The Curt Hitch part #C12091 would be a great solution for your 2020 Ford Fusion if the Kuat bike rack can fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch. If instead the bike rack only fits the larger 2 inch hitch size the EcoHitch part #306-X7239 would be what you'd…

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We do indeed offer a hitch for the 2013 Fusion, part #306-X7239. The only install video we have shows the hitch being installed on a 2020 Ford Fusion, but EcoHitch does confirm that the #306-X7239 hitch fits all models of the 2013-2016 Fusion, and…

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The bracket #18136 was modified by our installer(as seen in the video below) to make a custom mounting bracket for the speaker on a 2020 Ford Fusion. This will require drilling of new holes in the bracket as well as an extra bend placed in the…

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If you were to install the EcoHitch #306-X7239 on your 2017 Ford Fusion then you would have to permanently remove the plastic underbody panel as you can see from the attached photo which is directly from the instructions. I have also attached a photo…

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There is a Class III Hitch available for your new 2020 Ford Fusion, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7239. This hitch has a 525lb tongue weight rating and a 3500lb trailer weight rating so it will have a plenty high rating for your…

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If you're planning on using a bike rack you already own that's only compatible with a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver, the EcoHitch #306-X7239 you'd looked at would be an excellent choice (unless your Fusion is a Sport model). The…

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Answer 12

To safely transport your 2 bikes with your 2019 Ford Fusion your best option will be with a trailer hitch and hitch-mounted bike rack. Because of the spoiler you mentioned and overall rear design of the 2019 Ford Fusion, there isn't a standard…

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