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  • Parts Needed to Equip 2014 Ford Escape for Towing Small Pop-Up Trailer
  • According specs I've located online, the 2014 Ford Escape will have a 2000 lb towing capacity if equipped with the 1.4L engine or 3500 lb if equipped with the 2.0L. You should be able to pull that pop-up with no problem. I would recommend a transmission cooler like # D13502 if you plan on pulling the camper in a mountainous area, though as it would offer inexpensive protection for your transmission. For a trailer hitch, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C13186. The trailer...
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  • Bike Adapter Bar for Woman's Step-Thru Frame Bike on Hollywood Racks Expedition Rack HRF6-2
  • A woman's step-thru-frame type bike such as a Trek Verve will need a bike adapter bar like # UB01 in order to mount on a hanging style bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 Bike Carrier # HRF6-2. This bike rack is a confirmed fit on your 2007 Ford Escape. Installation videos for the rack and adapter bar are linked for you.
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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 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 Wiring Harness for 2011 Ford Escape With Factory Wiring
  • We offer trailer wiring for the 2011 Ford Escape, both for vehicle's with the factory tow package (in this case part # 118251) and for those without, for which several options are offered; please see the link provided. The no-tow-package harnesses specified are available in both hard-wire types and custom-fit plug-and-play types, all of which install at the Escape tail light assemblies. All provide a 4-pole flat trailer connector. The custom harness # 118251 works on vehicles without the...
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  • 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness for 2006 Ford Escape Without Factory Tow Package
  • It sounds like you need 4-pole trailer wiring for your 2006 Ford Escape that does not have a factory tow package. We do offer a harness # 118426 that will install at your two tail light assemblies and through a single wire connecting to your battery positive terminal. An installation video and article and linked to help you. I suggest using dielectric grease # 11755 on the connectors to protect them from corrosion. This harness will provide all basic trailer lighting signals and will...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, # 90885 on 2010 Ford Escape With Factory 4-Way
  • To wire an electric brake controller, like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885, to your 2010 Ford Escape, you will need to use the Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. This kit will include all the parts necessary to convert a 4-Way flat connector on your vehicle to a 7-Way and 4-Way connector for use with an electric trailer brake controller in your vehicle. I am including links to a couple of FAQ articles on installing a brake controller from scratch,...
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  • Brackets for Attaching the Fulton Plastic Fender with Top Step # F008549
  • Attachment of the fenders to your trailer will depend on your trailer construction. We have several styles of galvanized brackets that you can use to attach fenders to a trailer frame. We have L brackets like the Galvanized Steel, L-Shaped, Bolt-On Brackets for Plastic, Single-Axle Fender, item # PF775-BKT-2, and we have galvanized U-brackets like the Galvanized Steel, U-Shaped, Bolt-On Brackets for Plastic, Single-Axle Fender, item # PF1135-BKT-2. One of these styles should work for your...
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  • How to Convert the 4-Way Trailer Connector on 2011 Ford Escape to a 7-Way
  • Yes, your 2011 Ford Escape can work with the 7-way connector that is on your trailer. If you have a 4-way present at the rear of your vehicle you would need a Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. I have attached installation instructions and a video of this product being installed on a similar vehicle to show you what its like. If you do not have a 4-way connector present at the rear of your vehicle you would first need a Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring for the...
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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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  • What Wiring Harness Will Fit My 2022 Ford Escape
  • When it comes to installing trailer wiring on your vehicle, I recommend The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # TE54FR. This harness is a simple plug and play style harness that comes out as a 4 flat connector. While the 4 flat is not being used I recommend The Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144 which will give it a nice clean look when not in use. I have installed an installation video below.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch # e89YR is confirmed to fit your vehicle. This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Ford Escape's frame with no welding required. It has a matte black, powder coated steel which is durable and corrosion resistant and it also creates a rugged look. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to...
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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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  • 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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  • Options for Adding Brakes to King Single-Axle Boat Trailer
  • If your trailer has a 3500-lb axle or if that is its GVWR, then it may simply be too heavy for your 2013 Ford Escape. Page 189 of the online edition of the owner's manual for the car lists the maximum allowable trailer weight ratings for the different engines that are offered. The absolute most that any version of the 2013 Escape can tow is 3500-lbs, and that is ONLY if the vehicle has the optional trailer towing package. Without the trailer towing package equipment the car can tow either...
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  • Recommended Trailer Towing Setup for 2018 Ford Escape
  • Even though your teardrop trailer is tiny I recommend using the highest capacity hitch available for your 2018 Escape, the Draw-Tite 2-inch # 75758, since this will give you more towing safety margin and not really cost much more. This hitch installs easily without drilling as you will see in the linked video. All hardware is included. For a wiring harness for the trailer's lights I recommend the Curt 4-pole kit # C56320 because we find their wiring products to be the most reliable. Installation...
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  • Installing a 7-Way Connector and a Brake Controller on a 2011 Ford Escape XLT
  • Yes, the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 and the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 will also fit your 2011 Ford Escape. If you already have a 4-Way then you won't need anything else, however if you don't have a 4-Way then you will need part # 118251 if you have the factory tow package or part # 118551 if you don't have the factory tow package. Attached is a sample installation video of the ETBC7 kit being installed on a 2011 Escape for you to reference. The brake controller being installed is the...
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  • Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid and Choosing Where To Have Everything Installed
  • We have a link to find installers in your area on our product pages. On the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77GR page you can find the link "Locate installers near me" just below the product images which will allow you to see the installers in your are by entering your zip code. I do recommend checking their reviews and contacting to discuss the parts you are looking to install as every installer is different and can have different rates. Here is a list of the other parts I...
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  • What Parts are Needed to Tow a Trailer and Use a Bike Rack on a 2002 Ford Escape
  • No worries! If it's still in good shape, there's no reason why you can't continue using your bike rack. You'd just need to use a hitch receiver reducer like part # HT02. The reducer would install into the hitch and be secured with a hitch pin like # PC3. Then, the bike rack is installed into the reducer.
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  • Roof Rack and J-Style Kayak Carriers for 2015 Ford Escape
  • We can help you with a roof rack for your 2015 Ford Escape that will allow you to install two j-style kayak carriers. On the linked page you can click on the roof configuration you have on your Escape, either a bare roof with no fixtures whatsoever, or a roof with raised side rails that run front-to-back. Once you click on your roof type you'll then see roof rack options to fit. For a bare roof a good cost-effective option is the Rhino-Rack 2500-series aero bar rack made of parts # RRVA137B-2,...
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