How To Add A Tow Package to a 2016 Ford Escape Titanium

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Looking at a 2016 Ford Escape Titanium with no tow package. I want to be able to tow a small canned ham camper that weighs 2000 lbs. Can I add your class III hitch and wiring and get Fords 3500 lbs tow rating? Can’t find solid information on Fords tow package and what does it include and can it be added as after market. Thanks

asked by: Chris I

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I do have the parts you will need to tow a trailer with your 2016 Ford Escape Titanium but these cannot be added after the fact to then give you the towing capacity of the version equipped with the factory trailer towing package because the towing capacity for the vehicle will remain unchanged throughout its life in the eyes of the manufacturer. That said, the factory towing package usually consists of a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and transmission cooler. I have attached these parts for you below.

Without Brakes:
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75782 (Hidden Crosstube)
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118566 (Most Reliable)
Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13502
Ball Mount Kit part # 989900

With Brakes:
7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part # ETBC7L
Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 (Easiest Install)

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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