Does Bumper Have To Be Cut When Installing Trailer Hitch On 2017 Ford Escape

Question:

# 75782 2017 Ford Escape Class III Trailer Hitch 2inch A can you send me installation instructions and B I am looking for the no bumper cut hidden style.

asked by: John H

Expert Reply:

When installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, part # 75782, the bumper does not have to be trimmed or cut. The installation does call for trimming of the heat shield.

I have attached the installation instructions and you can see in step 2 of the instructions and in Figure 2 that the heat shield is the only thing that needs to be trimmed. as far as hidden, most of the trailer hitch is not visible when installed but the receiver is visible under the bumper.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L