Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2017 Ford Edge Sport

Question:

Need an add-on 2inch hitch for a 2017 Ford Edge Sport. Prefer a hidden cross bar. Gross trailer weight with my ATV loaded is about 2000 lbs. Does it come with all necessary wiring or do I need to add the custom wire kit? Also, will this impair the foot movement sensor that remotely opens the rear gate?

asked by: James G

Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Ford Edge Sport we have the Draw Tite hitch part # 75234 which is a 2 inch hitch confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and has a cross tube that is hidden. Hands-free Liftgate sensor areas may be limited to areas away from the center where hitch receiver opening is located.

For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118677.

If you wanted to do 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C