A converter is not necessary. You can treat the Escort as though it does not have the amber turn signals. They will still function when you drive the Escort, but when you tow it behind the RV the system is simplified to the RV 4 Wire system.
There are wiring diagrams towards the bottom of the tow bar wiring kits we have, like part # RM-154. Look for the image labeled Combined RV to Separate Towed Vehicle.
I have added a link to a video of a tow bar wiring install on a 2006 Jeep Liberty... view full answer...
Race # L68110 is commonly associated with grease seal # 168233. Seal # 168233 has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. To ensure that this seal will work with your hub and spindle, I would recommend using a dial caliper to measure your spindle and hub.
I have attached a photo showing where to measure on the spindle and hub to choose the correct grease seal for your application. view full answer...
You should start by consulting the vehicle owners manual for the proper towing procedure for the Escort. In my research I found that the manual transmission Escort can be flat towed but the automatic transmission models require a transmission lube pump before they can be flat towed.
There are 5 items that you will need to flat tow a vehicle. First, you will need to install base plates on the vehicle. The base plates provide a safe attachment point for the tow bar. For a 1997 Ford Escort... view full answer...
Because the 1999 Escort Wagon uses a separate bulb for the turn signals, and would need a taillight converter, the # C55344 would not be compatible with your Escort wagon.
To combine the brake light and turn signal onto a single circuit like the lights on the trailer, you will need to use a hardwired tail light converter like the # 119178KIT.
The wires on the input side of the converter would wire directly into the taillight circuits of your Escort wagon. The easiest way to access the... view full answer...
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