Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2005 Ford Escape
Question:
What is the clearance between tow hitch plate and muffler?DO i have to worry about hitch and muffler hitting each other?C13315
asked by: Humbert B
Expert Reply:
For your 2005 Ford Escape, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2", # 75751. This is a customized fit for your vehicle. It will allow proper clearance between vehicle parts including the muffler. Although contact most likely will never happen, I can't realistically guarantee it never will. I've attached some helps if this ever does become an issue.
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", # C13315, is a fit for the Mazda CX-5 and is not compatible with your 2005 Ford Escape.
If you plan to do any towing with this hitch, I recommend using the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs, # 989900. This kit will give you two ball mounts and two hitch balls to assist you in towing different trailers level. I've attached a review video for you as well as an article on choosing the right ball mount for your application.
For your vehicle wiring, I recommend the 2005 Ford Escape T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, # 118426. This will simply plug into your factory wires behind your tail lights and then a power wire is run to your battery for the ModuLite that protects and reduces strain on your factory wiring. I've included an installation video for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5250 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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