Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2004 Ford Escape  

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The Class l trailer hitch that is designed to fit your 2004 Escape is part # C11106. This is a Class l and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. There is some drilling required when installing this hitch. You will need to drill into the trunk area at the rear of your Escape to install this hitch.

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2004 Ford Escape is the Draw-Tite Max Frame, part # 75118. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. This hitch requires no drilling or welding as it installs in the existing holes of your vehicle frame.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

If you need trailer wiring and your Escape does not have the factory tow package, I recommend part # 46255. To be able to identity the wiring on your Escape I recommend using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993.

If you have the tow package on your Escape, I recommend part # C55255. This simply plugs into the harness located behind the driver side interior trim panel in the rear cargo area of your Escape.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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