Expert Answers about Ford Focus

• Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2018 Ford Focus Sedan Model S
• Thank you for all of the info! I'd be happy to help you compile a list of things needed to flat tow a 2018 Ford Focus Sedan (without Adaptive Cruise Control) for your friend. For the '18 Ford Focus I recommend using the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519324 along with the Demco Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511012, the Tow Bar Combo Kit # DM9523057, and the Battery Disconnect Switch Kit # RM-766. Then for a braking system I recommend the Air Force One # SM99243 if your friend's...
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• What are Popular Smaller Vehicles to Flat Tow Behind Winnebago Motorhome
• The 2013 through 2015 Smart Fortwos are very popular smaller cars that are easily flat towable. We made a help article on all of the components needed for towing this vehicle that I attached a link to for you to check out as well if you end up going with one. For a slightly larger vehicle the 2016-2018 Ford Focus is also a very popular option that would work well. I attached a similar article on this generation of vehicle as well.
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• Does 2015 Ford Taurus Limited Need To Be In Neutral Or Park When Being Dolly Towed?
• To dolly tow your 2015 Ford Taurus Limited with the 3.5L engine you will need to have your vehicle in park. The Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs # RM-2050-1 you were looking at only works with wheels up to 16" in diameter. Since your vehicle has 19" wheels you will need to use a different dolly. I recommend the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800 lbs - Wide Tread # DM9713093 which will work perfect with your Taurus. You will also need...
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• Roof Rack for a 2013 Ford Focus 5-Door
• The SportRack Frontier roof rack # SR1010 is a confirmed fit for a 2013 Ford Focus 5-door. We do have several other roof racks that are also a fit. I have included a link to them for you. The most cost effective option is the Rhino-Rack roof rack made up of the following parts: Vortex bars # RRVA126B-2 Feet # RRRLKVA Custom DK Clamps and Pads # DK307
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• Trailer Running Lights Lit All the Time w/Curt Trailer Wiring Harness Installed in 2013 Ford Focus
• Does your trailer happen to have LED lights? If so then what is happening is the little bit of power that is on wiring harness # C56138 is enough to dimly light up LED lights. This is because the wiring harness is a powered harness and LED lights draw such little power. We hear about this issue less with the Tekonsha harness # 118548. It is also possible that there is a short drawing power. Make sure the trailer connectors are clean and free of corrosion. Also check the wiring on the trailer...
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• What Hitch Bike Carrier Can Handle 60-lb Weight of Pedego Battery-Powered Bike on 2005 Ford Focus
• All of the 1-1/4-inch Class I trailer hitch receivers for your 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 Hatchback, which can be seen on the link provided, have a tongue weight rating of 200-lbs. The combined weight of your two bikes and your carrier of choice must remain within this tongue weight limit. We offer one hitch-mount carrier that will fit your 1-1/4-inch hitch and also handle the weight of your 60-lb Pedego bike, the Thule T2 Classic Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier # TH9045. Please refer to the linked...
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• Can Blue Ox Patriot Braking System be Powered by 12V Wire from RV 7-Way
• The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System # BLU37TR referenced in your question is designed to draw power from the battery in the towed vehicle by simply plugging in the included 12V cigarette outlet adapter inside the vehicle. It's very unlikely that the 12V wire from the RV's 7-Way (which would instead be getting power from the RV's battery) would carry enough amperage to reliably power the Patriot by the time it reached towed vehicle. Because of this and the fact that the install...
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• Receiver Adapter Compatible with 13 Inch Difference in Height for Tow Bar and Bike Rack
• The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 10" Drop/Rise # RM-077-10 has a tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs. This will get you within the safe range for flat towing your 2014 Ford Focus. There is not a 2 receiver option that is 12 inches of drop, however the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 10K # 325-GH-306 will give you a better drop for your tow bar to be level and will allow you to also add the bike rack. It is a little different style...
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• Can 60" Thule Crossbars Fit a 2014 Ford Focus
• The Thule crossbars that fit your 2014 Ford Focus are their 53" size and since there is a limited amount of spacing for the legs to attach underneath the crossbars you'll need to use the 53" bars as the spacing on the 60" bars is just over what is needed to fit your vehicle. Here are the parts you need for a complete Thule roof rack for your Focus: - 53" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420 - Evo Clamp Feet # TH710501 - Fit Kit # TH145065 - Lock Core Kit # TH450400 (optional)
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• Trailer Hitch Fit For 2017 Ford Focus ST Hatchback
• For your 2017 Ford Focus ST hatchback the hitch you'll want is the Curt part # C11431 which has been confirmed as a fit, is made in the USA, and will install easily.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ford Focus Hatchback
• In addition to the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524443-5 that you referenced and the needed tail light wiring, for which I recommend the Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-15267, you will need a tow bar, safety cables, and a supplemental braking system to flat tow your 2017 Ford Focus. For the tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain # RM-522. This is an excellent tow bar that features a non-binding design for easy hookup even when you're on unlevel ground, extra...
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• Trailer Hitch & 4-Pole Wiring Harness Fits for 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback
• The 1-1/4-inch Class I hitches made for your 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback are all shown on the linked page. Some of these fit both the hatchback and the sedan versions, like the Curt # C11158, while Curt # C11431 only fits the hatchback ST Version. We do not have CAD drawings but since these are custom-fit hitches made specifically for your car you can be confident of their fitting properly. All hitches use the same mounting points on the car's frame. If you need a 4-pole wiring harness you...
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• Will Flat Towing A 2018 Ford Focus Damage The Transmission.
• To install a battery disconnect, like the Deka Lead Quick-Disconnect Battery Terminal - Universal Polarity # DW05312. it is pretty straight forward, you are just putting a break or disconnect along the negative battery cable in the vehicle. These are used to prevent the battery from being drained whilst flat towing. That said there must be battery power to move the transmission's internal components to neutral (N) properly. All Ford Focus models except ST are flat towable. This is a small...
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• Installation Video for Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback
• I have an installation video for you to check out that shows how to install the Tow Ready version of the Curt Harness part # C56140 in a 2012 Focus that is similar to yours. The two harnesses are very similar and would basically install the exact same. I also attached an FAQ on routing the power wire from wiring harnesses for you to check out.
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• Can 2002 Ford Focus With Front Wheel Drive Be Flat-Towed
• I checked the owner's manual for your 2002 Ford Focus with a front wheel drive, and found that it is not recommended for flat-towing. Per the manual they recommend using a tow dolly so that the drive wheels are not on the ground when towing. We do offer a tow dolly that may work for you. It is the RoadMaster Tow Dolly, part # RM-2050-1. This dolly has an adjustable axle and ramps so it will fit most vehicles. This dolly does have electric brakes so a brake controller will be needed. The...
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• 1-1/4 Inch To 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Adapter For A 2009 Ford Focus
• Yes, The Trailer Hitch Adapter # e93YR will work as the rise version for your 2009 Ford Focus. This adapter is made out of a durable steel that has a matte black powder coat finish that helps resist corrosion. The hitch adapter has a 5 inch rise and a 4-1/4 inch drop with an overall length of 11-1/4 inches. Using this adapter will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by 50 percent, and is not meant to be used as a towing application. I attached a review video link below.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Ford Focus Towing Motorcycle Trailer
• For your 2007 Ford Focus Sedan the Draw-Tite part # 24692 would be a great choice for towing a small trailer as long as it stays under the capacities you mentioned. Your trailer would need to be lighter than 2,000 lbs and have a tongue weight of less than 200 lbs for the hitch. For the vehicle you would need to check the owners manual to determine what the vehicle's towing capacities are as well. To complete your towing setup, you would also want a ball mount and part # 19256 for 1-7/8...
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• Will Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 16085 Fit Reese Adapter # RP30154
• Yes, the Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 16085 is designed to fit industry-standard 5th wheel rails. Since the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 is also intended to fit standard 5th wheel mounts these will work together.
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• Draw-Tite and Curt Class I Hitch Comparison for 2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback
• All Class I hitches offered for your 2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback are a light-duty type that offer the same 200-lb tongue weight capacity, but as you note there are some differences between them that may help guide your choice for your cargo basket application. The link provided will let you see all three. The variations in construction do not result in different weight ratings so I would not be concerned about the presence or absence of the collar. The Curt hitch # C11158 requires that...
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• How to Transport 4 Bikes on a 2013 Ford Focus With a Class I Hitch
• Thank you for your recent hitch purchase from etrailer. The hitch # C11158 you selected, a 1-1/4-inch light-duty Class I type from Curt, is the only type offered for your 2013 Ford Focus, and you are correct that such a hitch can safely transport only 2 bikes at a time, even if the bike rack itself can hold more. In order to transport 4 bikes on this vehicle you will need to find an alternative location for the 3rd and 4th bikes. A roof rack will give you the additional 2-bike capacity...
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