Why Does Trailer Hitch for 2013 Ford Fusion Have Higher Towing Capacity than Vehicle

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I have a 2013 Ford Fusion SE with 2.0L engine. You offer a class II hitch with capacity of 3500lb. But the car is only rated for 2000lb. And if you have a 1.6L or 2.5L, it is only rated for 1000lb. So I am confused how you offer a 3500lb hitch?

asked by: Bill H

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Our trailer hitches are designed with the towing capacity of the vehicle they are intended for in mind, but they are then rated separately which is why you'll see a lot of time our hitches having higher towing capacities than the vehicles they fit.

So we have the Curt hitch part # C12091 which is a great option that has a 3,500 lb towing capacity by itself, but when installed on your 2013 Ford Fusion it would have only the lower vehicle rating as the overall capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Dexter Trailer Hub Assembly you referenced, part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K is known as an idler hub. An idler is a hub that is no provisions for trailer brakes. It has no brake drum. Part #8-276-5 is an example of a hub/ drum that has a brake drum that…

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Answer 2

Sorry to hear about your car accident and your hitch and bike rack being damaged. As far as installing a new hitch, the first thought that comes to mind is, because of the accident, are all the necessary attachment points for a trailer hitch on the…

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Answer 3

All you will need is a mushing #58184 that will allow you to use the 1 inch ball shank in the 1-1/4 inch diameter hole on your weight distribution head. If you instead decide to get a new ball you can use #19286.

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Before deciding on a trailer to tow with your 2014 Ford Fusion, knowing the towing limitations of your vehicle will be an important factor. In the owner's manual for the 2014 Fusion, it lists the maximum trailer weight of all the powertrain…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Your 2014 Fusion is one of the rare vehicles that isn't compatible with trunk mounted bike racks. According to Yakima, Hollywood Racks and Thule, when they conducted fit tests on your vehicle, they found that the trunk lid and bumper cover…

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If you were to install the EcoHitch #306-X7239 on your 2017 Ford Fusion then you would have to permanently remove the plastic underbody panel as you can see from the attached photo which is directly from the instructions. I have also attached a photo…

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Answer 8

I have an answer for you. When it comes to using a hitch adapter on your 1-1/4 inch hitch to accommodate a 2-inch accessory, it is important to note that any time you use an adapter/extender, you will be decreasing the overall weight capacity of the…

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Answer 9

Officially we have to recommend that you always stay with the recommendation of the manufacturer on towing as they are who the warranty of the vehicle is with and they are who would have tested the vehicle for towing. That being said we realize that…

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Answer 10

We do indeed offer a hitch for the 2013 Fusion, part #306-X7239. The only install video we have shows the hitch being installed on a 2020 Ford Fusion, but EcoHitch does confirm that the #306-X7239 hitch fits all models of the 2013-2016 Fusion, and…

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Answer 11

I have a solution for carrying bikes with your 2013 Ford Fusion, but there are no trunk mounted options that have been confirmed to fit your vehicle. Instead I would recommend a hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. Hitches provide basically the best…

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Answer 12

Trunk-mount type bike racks are not the best choice for your 2013 Ford Fusion since the car's thin trunk sheet metal and/or its hinge could be damaged by the weight of the bikes. Thule and Yakima do not recommend any trunk racks for your car for…

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