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  • Mounting Hardware for a 2012 Ford Escape Receiver Hitch
  • We do offer a Replacement Hardware Kit # RHK. Its a great option for Curt, Da'Lan, Draw-Tite, etrailer, Hidden Hitch or Reese trailer hitch receivers. Please specify your manufacturer and hitch number when placing the order.
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  • Wiring Harness & Brake Controller Kit Recommendation for 2008 Ford Escape
  • We do offer an all inclusive kit for wiring in a trailer brake controller like the popular Prodigy P2 # 90885. Kit # ETBC7 contains a 7-way vehicle socket, and all of the wiring, connectors and other parts needed to install the P2 in your 2008 Ford Escape that does not have a factory trailer connector. All you need to add is a 4-pole harness, which is the starting point for the install. If you have the factory tow package use part # 118251 along with three of relay part # TR38665. If...
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  • Parts Needed To Upgrade 4-Way Flat to 7-Way Blade On a 2020 Ford Escape
  • I recommend installing the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L on your 2020 Ford Escape. This will allow you to connect directly to your 4-way and includes the wiring, connectors and circuit breaker to power the charge line for the 7-way. It has a butt connector which you can run a wire to splice into your reverse circuit providing power when your reverse lights are used. With the reverse lights being in the rear hatch you will need to access the wiring in the roof where it goes into the rear...
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2014 Ford Escape That Will Allow The Use Of Hands Free Liftgate Sensor
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98866 will limit the hands-free liftgate sensor to either side of the vehicle near the exhaust pipes. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a matte black powder coat finish which is over a protective base coat that offers a superior rust resistance. The etrailer hitch has an extra coating of rust resistant paint which will give it better rust protection then the other hitches confirmed to fit your vehicle....
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  • Recommended Tow Dolly For A 2020 Ford Escape
  • When it comes to using a tow dolly for your 2020 Ford Escape I recommend The Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes - Foldable - 4,800 pounds # DM9713045. This galvanized tow dolly features hydraulic disc brakes for safe controlled stopping and folding ramps for compact storage. It fits towed vehicles with a tread width between 42 inches and 76 inches. This dolly is ideal for cars with front-wheel-drive automatic transmissions. There is a maximum vehicle weight up to 4,800 pounds....
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  • Recommended Brake Controller Solution for Towing Trailer with Multiple Vehicles
  • If you're going to be towing your 2018 Sol Luna trailer with multiple vehicles then I recommend using the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180 since it's going to simply plug into your 7 way connector and is controlled by any smart phone running Android 4.4 or newer, or iOS 8.0 or newer. The Curt Echo also doesn't require any wiring into the tow vehicles, so it's a great solution for vehicles that won't have plug and play harnesses in the cabin of the vehicle that would otherwise make installation...
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2014 Ford Escape
  • You will have to purchase a new trailer hitch because the hitch that you have currently will not fit on your 2014 Ford Escape. You will need The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98866. This trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. The trailer hitch has a matte black powder coat finish that is over a protective base coat that offers a superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum tongue weight up to 350 pounds so the bike rack you have will work...
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  • 2012 Ford Escape 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness
  • We offer trailer wiring for the 2012 Ford Escape for both versions with the factory tow package and without. For a 4-pole connector for the vehicle you can use part # 118251 which does plug in under the driver-side frame. If your Ford Escape does not have the factory tow prep package, you will need 3 relays (part # TR38665 - sold separately) to be able to install this wiring harness. The other option is a kit that completely bypasses any factory trailer wiring. Tekonsha 4-pole kit # 118551...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller and 7-Way Socket on 2005 Ford Escape with 4-Pole Wiring
  • We have a kit that will both allow you to install a trailer brake controller and upgrade your factory 4-pole wiring to the 7-way format that includes 12V power and other functions. Since you already have 4-pole wiring in place all you need is kit # ETBC7. This includes a 7-way socket, wiring and all connectors and parts needed to completely install a trailer brake controller such as the easy-to-use and reliable Prodigy P2 # 90885. An installation video for the P2 is linked for you to show...
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  • Charge Line Kit Recommendation for 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid with Battery in Back of Vehicle
  • To charge the battery on your 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid during flat towing you need the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25. This comes with the wiring, connectors, and circuit breaker needed to get 12V power from the connector at the front of your Escape to your vehicle battery. This is designed for vehicles that have the battery in the engine bay so you will need to pick up some additional wiring with part # 16-1-1 which is sold by the foot. Attached is an installation video...
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  • Tow Wiring Adapter Location For 2005 Ford Escape
  • I looked at the picture that you sent and that connector does not look like what the # 40455 plugs into. The connection point is located behind the bumper near the driver's side tail light. The connection location can be seen in the video of this product, it shows the entire install of the 2005 Ford Escape. The install location is shown at the 23 second point in the video.
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  • Tow Bar Recommendation ffor 2023 Ford Escape Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit
  • I recommend pairing the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77GR for your 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid. The best part about this tow bar are the LED lights. It might seem kind of weird, but those lights help others see that there is a connection between your motorhome and the towed vehicle so it doesn't look like someone it tailgating you while you're heading down the road. For a complete flat towing...
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  • What is Needed on a 2005 Ford Escape 4x4 To Tow a 2,200-Lb Camper With Electric Brakes
  • The first thing you will want to check is your owners manual to make sure the towing capacity of your 2005 Ford Escape 4x4 is sufficient enough to tow the 2,200-lb camper. You will also want to make sure you have a Class II hitch on your vehicle which is rated for 3,500 lbs towing capacity. A Class I hitch will only have a 2,000-lb towing capacity which would not work with towing your camper. To tow a camper with electric brakes using your 2005 Ford Escape 4x4, you do not need electric...
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  • Flat Tow Package Recommendation for 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • I'd be more than happy to help guide you through the parts you need to flat tow your 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid! Typically for a flat tow setup you're looking to use a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. It looks like you also need a charge line kit to keep your battery from dying while it's in tow mode and a relay to keep your lights working properly. Here are the parts I recommend using: Nighthawk...
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  • Parts Needed To Add Tow Wiring to 2003 Ford Escape
  • To add a wiring harness and trailer connector to your 2003 Ford Escape you will want to start with the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118343. This wiring harness will plug into your vehicle's existing wiring behind the driver and passenger side tail lights. The wiring harness will not interfere with your vehicle's wiring and will not need to be removed. Once installed, this wiring harness will provide you with a 4-way flat trailer connector at...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert 4-Pole Harness to 7-Way on 2012 Ford Escape
  • You can convert your Escape's 4-pole trailer wiring to a 7-way that includes a 12V power feed to help maintain your trailer-mounted battery. You will need part # 37185. This item simply plugs in to your existing 4-pole. All you'll need then do is connect the ground wire and run 10-gauge wire # 10-1-1 from the battery + post through a circuit breaker # PK54540 and back to the 7-way where it will connect to the black wire on # 37185. A wiring kit like # HM51020 includes the ring terminals...
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  • Recommended Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness for 2018 Ford Escape SE
  • I have a solution for you, but the Curt # 13368 is not the hitch you're looking for since it's designed to fit on the Ford F-150. Instead you're looking for the Curt # C13186 which is a confirmed fit on the 2018 Ford Escape SE and will provide you with a 2" receiver. The Curt hitches have a much more durable powder coating than the other hitches on the market, so it's built to withstand the rigors of the road much better and will help keep rust and corrosion away. If you're going to be...
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  • Parts Recommended to Tow a Jet Ski Trailer with a 2013 Ford Escape
  • You're going to need to add a trailer hitch and a wiring harness to the 2013 Ford Escape to tow that trailer. Of the available hitches I like the etrailer.com hitch, part # E98866, because of the concealed crosstube and matte black finish. Both make the hitch less obvious. Then the Tekonsha wiring harness, part # 118566, has the highest amp draw rating and also a higher quality converter so you shouldn't have to worry about it going bad. I've linked install videos for both items. In...
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  • Lighting Options for the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack
  • I have a solution that would work well with your idea of creating a bracket but no there are no light kits made specifically for the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR. If you were able to make your tee shaped structure you could attach the Lets Go Aero LED Light Kit for GearCage4 and BigBoss Railed Cargo Carriers item # H01540 lights to it. This kit has stop, turn, and tail light functions. You would just need a 4-flat connector to power the lights. I recommend the...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness Fit for 2020 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid
  • As long as your Escape Titanium Hybrid isn't a PHEV model, we do have a hitch fit and a trailer wiring harness for you. I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C23FR. For a wiring harness fit, I'd recommend the Tekonsha # TE54FR. For a ball mount, use # D-28 along with a # PC3 hitch pin. For a trailer ball, use # 40038 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.
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