Trailer Wiring and Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ford Escape
Question:
I need trailer wiring for my 2018 Ford Escape. I don't know if I have the tow package but I don't have wiring or a hitch currently so I think I do not have the tow package?
asked by: Chuck D
Expert Reply:
Since your 2018 Ford Escape does not have trailer wiring or a hitch that would essentially mean you do not have the tow package so for trailer wiring you'd want the T-Connector part # C56320 because it's the most reliable option we offer for your truck and it doesn't require any splicing. I attached an install video for more info as well.
For a hitch I recommend the etrailer hitch part # E98866 because it has a 2 inch opening, great towing capacities, and has a hidden crosstube which makes it less visible than other hitches. I attached a picture that shows this hitch installed as well as an install video.
Since 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.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - 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
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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