Expert Answers about Ford Focus

• Does Rhino-Rack ROC25 for 2018 Ford Focus Have T-Slots for Riversmith Fly Rod Holder
• Yes, the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack # RR78MR for your 2018 Ford Focus does have t-slots on the top to accept the t-channel mount design of the Riversmith Fly Rod Holder you're wanting to get.
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for 2008 Ford Escape
• The plugs on the # 118457 and the # 118551 are identical, so technically the 118457 would work on the 2008 Escape, but there's a good reason why the Engineering folks at Tow Ready specifiy that only the # 118551 should be used on the 2008 Ford Escape. In the opinion of the engineers, the wiring system of the Escape didn't have the capacity to feed the vehicle lamps AND the lights used on a trailer. If a powered converter like the 118551 is used, the power to actually illuminate the trailer...
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• Can a 100 Pound Mobility Scooter Fit a Pro Series cargo carrier on a 2014 Ford Focus w/Class I Hitch
• Yes, you can use Curt cargo carrier # C18110 on a Class I trailer hitch to carry your scooter as long as it fits on the 20 x 48 inch carrier. Also, the hitch and the vehicle will have to have tongue weight capacities that exceed the combined weight of the scooter and carrier. The carrier weighs about 45 pounds so combined with the 100 pound scooter that would be 145 pounds. All of the trailer hitches for the 2014 Ford Focus have a 200 pound tongue weight capacity so the hitch would be...
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• Will CURT Trailer Hitch Receiver # 11294 Fit My 2001 Ford Focus LX Sedan
• Yes, the item you selected, CURT Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 11294, will fit your 2001 Ford Focus 4-door LX Sedan. You will not need to trim the rear bumper fascia to install the # 11294 hitch on your Focus. The Curt # 11294 includes a draw bar, pin and clip. To complete your towing setup you may be need the following: Draw-Tite Wiring, part # 119178KIT 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19256 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258 The other hitch available that will fit your Focus is Draw-Tite...
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• Will Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar Work With EZ Base Plate Kit # 52491-1 on 2000 Ford Focus
• The 2000 Ford Focus with the manual transmission is towable as is. The automatic model must be towed with a tow dolly. So, you will be able to flat tow your Focus since it is a manual transmission. The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 52491-1, you have referenced, are the correct base plates for your Ford Focus. The Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar will work with the Roadmaster EZ base plates on your Focus. To complete the towing set up for your Ford Focus, you will also need safety cables,...
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• Bike Rack and Trailer Hitch for 2012 Ford Focus
• The Curt Trailer Hitch # C11158 is a Class I hitch, like each of the hitch options for your 2012 Ford Focus. While there are high-quality bike racks that will work for you, the Yamaha HoldUp # Y02445 is only compatible with Class II hitches so it would not be a fit. A premium rack similar to the HoldUp that I highly recommend checking out is the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH12G. The Sherpa is a hitch-mounted, 2-bike rack with a weight capacity of 40 lbs per bike that uses ratcheting hooks and wheel...
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• Does The Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11296, Need Any Special Wiring For A 2003 Ford Focus SE Wagon
• On your 2003 Ford Focus SE Wagon it does not require any fuse box. What they might have been telling you is on some of the newer model cars that use a 3-wire system (separate turn and brake lights) they will use a powered converter box that protects feedback from going from the trailer back to the vehicle. Your 2003 Ford Focus SE Wagon uses a 2-wire system (turn and brake lights are same circuit) so there is no need for a converter. You can use a powered converter system like the Wiring...
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• Will Thule Passage Bike Carrier Fit A 2015 Ford Focus With Spoiler
• The Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount # TH910XT will fit your 2015 Ford Focus with a spoiler unless you have the 3 door hatchback. It is a confirmed fit for the sedan and the 5 door hatchback with a spoiler. The Fit Dial adjustment system ensures a proper fit to your Focus. It has 6 straps for mounting and cushioned anti-sway cradles on the dual support arms. I recommend using the Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers # TH533 to secure your bike carrier...
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• Will the Tow Ready Custom Wiring Work on a 2010 Ford Focus Without Overloading Tail Light Circuits
• The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector # 118457 that you referenced would work on your 2010 Ford Focus without overloading the tail light circuitry. Check out the product reviews for this product, there are a number of people who have used this product on Ford Focuses and had it work very well for them. LED lights draw a very minimal amount of amperage when compared to incandescent bulbs, and since the towing lights you would be using are LED you would definitely...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Options for 2007 Ford Focus
• The Tow Ready # 118457 T-One connector you referenced is not compatible with a 2007 Focus, as the taillight assemblies were a bit different. For the 2007 model, you'd need to hardwire the trailer connector, using part # 18252. The installation is pretty simple. All you'll need to do is use the circuit tester included in the kit to determine which circuit serves which lamps, and tap the green wire into the right turn circuit, yellow wire into the left turn circuit and brown wire into the...
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• Can Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect Be Used When Flat Towing 2014 Ford Focus
• Yes, this will work! Since the owner's manual for the 2014 Ford Focus states that you must disconnect the battery before flat towing, the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect, # RM-766, can be used. In addition you can also use the 12 Volt Outlet Kit, # RM-9332, that you mentioned to supply power to your Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System, # BLU37TR.
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• Getting Power to SMI DUO Braking System on 2017 Ford Focus
• I spoke with a representative of SMI, and they informed me that when using their Stay-IN-Play DUO, # SM99251, you should disconnect the positive cable from the battery, not the negative cable, despite what the owner's manual says. Then you should run the power wire between the positive post and battery disconnect. I also asked SMI about the braking system being activated when the turn signals are used. They said it was likely that this was happening because the sensitivity knob is set...
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• Is The Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar Compatible With All Blue Ox Baseplates
• The attachment points on a Blue Ox tow bar will be compatible with all Blue Ox baseplates so you would be able to save some money and just keep using your Avail # BX7420 with the new vehicle. Whenever you decide which vehicle you'd like to flat tow just let me know what the year/make/model is and I'd be happy to list out all the parts you'll need in order to flat tow it.
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• How To Use Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar on 2013 Ford Focus
• Yes, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-524430-5 which is a fit for a 2013 Ford Focus will work with the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-522. There aren't any adapters needed, it's a direct connection just as the name implies. I have attached below some other parts you might want to consider to complete your setup. Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part # HM39524 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Wiring Kit part #...
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• Is a Class II or Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver Recommended for a 2016 Nissan Rogue
• Rarely would I say a Class III hitch is overkill. Even if it technically is. A Class III hitch is much more versatile with accessories than a Class I or II. It's a lot easier to find things to fit the 2 inch receiver than the 1-1/4 inch. Also, if you have an accessory that doesn't fit the hitch you have it's easier to get a reducer for a lower rated accessory than an expander for a higher rated one. If it's rated higher you then have to worry about whether your hitch has the capacity. For...
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• Thule Passage 2 Trunk-Mount Bike Rack TH910XT Fit for 2014 Ford Focus ST Hatchback
• The Thule Passage 2-bike trunk-mount rack # TH910XT is a confirmed fit on both the 2014 Ford Focus sedan and hatchback ST models with factory spoiler. My contact at Thule confirmed that there are no fit issues on your car, but it is true that there will be some strap-to-spoiler contact when the Passage 2 is installed on your car. The linked video shows how the rack fits on the hatchback version. If you want to avoid concerns about the vehicle being damaged by the rack then I suggest a...
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• Which Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs Should Be Used on a 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 Hatchback
• According to my technical contact at Air Lift your 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 Hatchback is classified as a sedan style and the Airlift Air Helper Spring # AL60723 kit is recommended for your vehicle. Airlift recommends the # AL60724 kit for use on the wagon based on the spring size of the wagon. The difference between the # AL60723 and the # AL60724 is that the air bags in the # AL60724 kit are 1.5 inches longer than the other, and that is why that kit is recommended for the wagon version of...
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• Will the Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Ford Focus 5-Door Hatchback
• The Thule OutWay # TH45JV is listed as a fit for the 2012 Ford Focus 5-door hatchback. I have included a link to the instructions and a link to a video review for you. The video is on a sedan but it does fit the hatchback too. If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes I recommend using an adapter bar # TH982XT for greater ground clearance and to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works.
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• Will Thule Speedway Bike Rack, # TH961XTR Fit a 2003 Ford Focus Hatchback or 2008 Saturn Vue
• The Thule Speedway 2 Bike Trunk Mounted Bike Rack, # TH961XTR, will fit on your 2003 Ford Focus ZTW hatchback. I have included a link to the installation details below. Currently, there are no trunk mount bike racks that will fit the 2008 Saturn Vue.
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• Installation of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2014 Ford Focus ST Hatchback
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11431 installs above the exhaust on the 2014 Ford Focus ST Hatchback. I've attached a picture that shows the receiver tube above the exhaust tips. As well as the install details to show the process. The exhaust must be temporarily lowered for the install.
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