Recommended Components for 2002 Ford Escape Towing
Question:
what is the tow package include on a 2002 ford escape with the v6 is it just the engine oil cooler? thanks
asked by: Bruce
Expert Reply:
The factory tow package included the trailer hitch, wiring harness although not fully connected, and engine oil cooler. All automatic Escape models have a transmission cooler as well.
If you want to add a piece by piece towing ability, I recommend starting with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame 2" trailer hitch # 75118. Then add the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118343 which plugs into your factory wiring connections behind your tail lights. You will also want the wiring mounting bracket # 18144 and Curt No-Drill Bracket # C57202.
Then for a ball mount I recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches # 989900. This will give you options to tow your trailer level. The kit comes with two draw bars of different sizes as well as two hitch balls, one 1-7/8 inch diameter and one 2 inch diameter ball. It also comes with the pin and clip as well as a storage bag. I've attached an article to assist.
For an oil cooler, I recommend the Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Adjustable Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class V # D15405. This will put the cooler between your oil filter and your oil lines from proper cooling function and an easy installation. I've attached the installation details to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 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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Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 6 Round
- 7 Round
- CURT
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Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Adjustable Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class V
- Engine Oil Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Class V
- 9-7/8W x 9-1/2T x 1-1/4D Inch
- With - 8 AN Inlets
- Derale
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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