Hitch Ball Kit and Wiring Adapter for Trailer 7-Way on a 2019 Ford Escape

Question:

I have a Ford SE 4WD, it cam with a Tow package inside dimension across is 2 inch Tight and a 4 port electrical connection for a trailer. 3 female ports and 1 male. I am looking for Ball Mount and hitch ball. And a 3 male prongs and 1 female port together to convert to 7 flat blade ports

asked by: James E

Expert Reply:

For a ball mount kit I checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900 because it includes two ball mounts, one with a 3/4” rise/2” drop and the other with a 2-3/4” rise/4” drop, a 1-7/8” hitch ball, a 2” hitch ball, and a pin and clip. You will want to refer to the attached ball mount article to ensure that this kit is correct for your towing application. These fit a 2" hitch receiver which is sounds like what you have.

Then for a wiring adapter I recommend the Hopkins # HM40975 which should plug in where the wiring connection is for your current 4-Way. The Hopkins connector gives you both a 4-Way as well as a 7-Way so that you can tow different trailers. This comes with a mounting bracket that can be drilled into place or installed with the No-Drill Bracket # 18140 depending on if you have access to the crosstube of your hitch or not.

expert reply by: Jon G