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Fully welded Ford Edge trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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Hands-free Liftgate sensor areas will be limited to areas away from the center where hitch receiver opening is located. No drilling required for installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation , Trimming or removal of underbody panel required for installation
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (88 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.Really appreciate finding a replacement for my original order which was delayed at the manufacturer. This was less expensive, and according to my neighbor (a former Ford engineer involved in the trailer hitch design)"well-engineered and easy to install."
Awesome to do business with , the hitch was on my doorstep in two days , detailed video on the wiring harness made it super easy , would definitely recommend etrailer !!
You guys are the real deal...Quality parts, get shipped and packaged to perfection. And the installation videos help make a not so great install easier.
Now...I know products have gone up on everything...but I wish Big guys like you could push back a little for the little guy that's trying to save a few bucks by doing his own install. That $XXX + wiring harness is a bit ridiculous. I think my items were about 15-20% too expensive. Thanks,
Overall unstallation was as expected. The trailer wiring was more complicated, since the wire needed to be attached to the battery. Overall, works as expected.
One person install in about three hours with no lift. Watched the video for step by step instructions and it went up easily. Also purchased the Reese bike rack. Everything went together great.
Perfect fit on our 2018 Edge SE. Instead of cutting the feed through holes larger I opted out for taking off just a bit on each side of the carriage bolts with a file. Took only a few minutes and it worked. Assistance was needed during the lifting. It is heavy and holding one end up while trying to feed bolts through the other end is a bit tricky.
Party easy to put on works great.
Ultimately, the trailer hitch has been excellent, but the way it arrived it was unusable. I'm not sure if it was the frame on my 2017 Ford Edge or the hitch itself, but the hitch wasn't wide enough to "straddle" my frame. Luckily, I had a hydraulic ram handy and was able to "spread" the hitch by about 0.5" to make it wide enough to fit over my frame. After that, installation went smoothly. I am a casual user - about once per month with light duty trailer, bike rack, and hitch-mounted cargo basket - and have been very pleased with the performance and aesthetics of the hitch.
It's worth noting that if I hadn't had a hydraulic ram, the hitch would have been impossible to install. Again, not sure if it was a Ford issue or a hitch issue. My advice to installers would be to measure inside dimensions of the hitch and outside dimensions of the frame prior to doing anything else install-related!
2 inch receiver hitch - 2015 Ford Edge:
Hitch is well made and works fine. Install video is helpful, but unless you have an overhead lift, not as easy as shown. Dropping the exhaust as shown is required. The video says to enlarge the holes in the Edge's frame to allow the hitch mounting Carriage bolts to go inside. I chose not to do this. Rather, I ground a flat on two opposite sides of the carriage bolt heads, making the shape an Obround instead of a circle. Still plenty of gripping power when tightening, but much easier to drop through the existing holes in the Edge frame, and you are doing this on a bench grinder instead of upside down on the ground.
Hitch fit-up was VERY tight. Had to finish alignment with a hammer and taper pin, but was successful. Very little clearance when installed, but works well.
Would not recommend self install unless you have plenty of patience and/or an overhead lift. Same a s with the wiring harness - take it to a shop and go get a cup of coffee.
Phil P.
4/24/2020
I use the hitch and harness on a regular basis and everything works perfectly. Most satisfied. :o
Just great. Wanted it so I could get a bike rack. Did that, a Yakima. Does exactly what it said, no problems and is very inconspicuous when the bike rack is removed, not often though.
Would definitely recommend and the mechanics who fitted it, used your tutorial video
and said 'oh yeah we worked with draw tite before great products"
Stevie D.
3/31/2020
excellent , absolutely no problems, still looks new. Bike rack removal Is easyneed to go through the Car wash I love it.
This is the third hitch I’ve purchased from etrailer, and as always the fit was excellent and the directions were easy to follow and thought.
Great company with excellent customer relations.
I own several trailer hitches this has been the best product I ever owned.
It was great customer service I love dealing with this company looking forward for future purchases
Mo
4/29/2022
Great product love the low profile look
Great product, easy install. I cut very little from panels under car
Great hitch, highly recommend and fast shipping. You must follow the instruction video, there are no short cuts. I installed it by my self (74 years old) on my garage floor. Car was not raised up, but used a jack to raise the hitch. I highly recommend 2 people to do this and a car lift would be even better. Took a little longer than expected, but I took my time. Looks good on my 2021 Ford Edge Titanium. 3 years ago I put one on my 2017 Lexus RX350 still looking good and works well. I highly recommend. (Now to tackle the wiring)
This Hitch works and is safe, however, you cannot reinstall the vehicle's plastic protection panels due to the design.
75234 is what you want. it's designed to allow these panels to be reinstalled.
Mike L.
10/27/2018
According to Draw-Tite, it is possible to retain the underbody panels after installing the # 75214 receiver hitch, but they would need to be trimmed so that they fit around the hitch. The # 75234 hitch you referenced will allow the panels to be retained, unless the vehicle is an Edge Sport or MKX AWD model.
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The hitch arrived within 3 days which was a very pleasant surprise. After reviewing the installation instructions I opted to have the hitch installed by my local mechanic because of the availability of a lift. The hitch installed relatively easily but a lift provided easier access and visibility than your typical home garage installation could provide. Plus, you clearly need a second set of hands to support the hitch while installing. Installation time was significantly longer, about 1 1/2 hrs which included the time to modify the under body plastic shields. Not a big deal but added to the time. If you installed this hitch more often your time would likely be about half. When completed the hitch looked great and accepted our Swagman XC-2 platform bike rack without any issues.
Prompt shipping, package included all required hardware, and online installation instructions were thorough and helpful. The mounting plates needed substantial leveraging to expand to allow positioning and alignment over bolt holes. I chose to grind the bolts rather than the chassis to allow bolts to pass through the hole into the frame. The fish wires are A++. The welds on the hitch are clean and smooth. The paint on the hitch is consistent and smooth. I will be using this for a hitch mount bike rack so chose not to install the trailer hitch wiring. I used a utility knife to cut slots in the cover panels inside the rear quarter panels so they could be reinstalled over the hitch. The car was positioned on some inexpensive ramps to provide access for installation, which took roughly 2 hours. I benefited from using a floor jack to hold the hitch in place during installation.
The consumer should not have to grind anything on the frame. eTrailer should furnish carriage bolts that has a reduced head diameter that fits through the slot. (OR) Work with Ford on getting a bigger slot. There is no need to cut away a bunch of a plastic panel underneith. The video shows one of the two larger holes were cut away. This is foolish. Only cut away what is needed. I cut a 5/8 wide slot so the panel slides through the brackets. I think it was 5 or 6 inches long. No holes were cut away.
Excellent product as expected for Draw-tite. Delivery extremely fast - ordered Wednesday received on Friday.
Eugene
5/21/2019
Sold the vehicle. No problems while I owned it.
hitch was fine but shipping was horrible barely got it on time and to get it on time i had to drive 60 miles to ups to pick it up
Sierra K.
8/24/2021
Please give us a call next time you are in a hurry. I would not choose the Free Shipping option as it is not expedited.
It sits a little low on the vehicle but I don’t think that’s the hitch’s fault. The car wasn’t built to tow. It’s a little frustrating to cut some of the trim to make this work but if that bothers you, there is a more expensive option that doesn’t require cutting the underside trim pieces. I am happy with the quality of this product
I just had my hitch put on today it was installed by employee from [online]l. It sounded like it was very easy to mount. When I ordered by email and placed my visa card through to you I course did not receive any paper information.
They [online store] people did not find any invoice in the box or claimed they didn’t see any on the outside of the box. Would you please mail me an invoice so I have records for my taxes for next year thank you. I am very anxious to put my platform on my new hitch for my e bike!
Sooo..... Good product, box came a little banged up and some visible damage to the cross bar facing the back. Where the hitch bolts onto the car had some scratches, but they are hidden once installed.
* I have a 2019 Ford Edge, non titanium. I was able to install the piece without removing the bumper parts and heat shield. It was a bit tricky pulling the bolts through the back end, but was able to do so with some help and lucky fishing.
* Most difficult part was the width of the piece. We were able to bolt one side, however, the piece was very difficult to install on the other side. I used a car jack and pry bar to lift and "widen" the piece so that I could get it over the car's chassis.
* If the piece fit perfectly, the install would have taken an hour or less. We spent about 45 + minutes banging lifting and prying to get it into position. Other than that, pretty easy to install.
Installation was very straightforward. Fit was exact without requiring any adjustment before final torque on the bolts. Second set of hands is almost a requirement to lift and hold hitch in place before boots are threaded, I watched 2 installation videos (for both the Curt and Draw-Tite hitches) which helped immensely. The Curt video showed a GREAT tip for fishing through the support plate and carriage bolt without having to grind out an elongated hole, possibly leaving exposed metal (potential accelerated rust spot if not thoroughly coated).
Very easy to install. I deviated form the video by feeding all bolts through the end of the frame rail and out the appropriate holes instead of altering the oval one as instructed. Longer snaking wires would be a great help.
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Jay C.
3/22/2019
I got rid of my car so I took the hitch off. Easy to remove, but difficult to get all of the hardware back out of the frame. Hitch worked great for the short time I used it, though aesthetically the paint didnt last at all and the hitch looked as though it was 10 years old instead of one. I wonder if they could use a more flexible paint, or undercoating or truck bed liner for a more resilient coating? Doesnt much matter bc the hitch is out of sight under the car, but it makes you wonder how itll hold up long-term if it looks that rough after 1 year?