Recommended Hitch Fit for 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

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Good Afternoon, I have a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and in need of a hitch. I watched your youtube video for installation and I checked my vehicle. On the driver side I have 2 or 3 silver tubes very close to the frame. Is this going to be a problem? Thank you in advance.

asked by: Virgil B

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I'd recommend a Curt Class III receiver for your Escape. Curt makes a great product with a durable powder coat finish. The hitch you need will depend on if your Escape is already equipped with the factory 1-1/4 inch hitch. If it is, you'll want to use # C13651. If it isn't, use # 13650. As confirmed by Curt, these hitches are compatible with the hybrid model, and the only slight issue you might run into is if your Escape is equipped with the exhaust dampener as shown in the provided photo. If if is, all you'd need to do is pry the dampener up and away so it doesn't contact the hitch. This is easily done with just a pry bar.

The Draw-Tite # 75751 you'd looked at is a fit, but Curt does a better job on the hitch finish in my opinion, so I'd personally go with the applicable Curt hitch.

I'm not sure that the silver tubes you speak of are, but Curt assures me that the hitches mentioned above are fits.

If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a wiring harness, a ball mount, a trailer ball and a pin and clip. For a wiring harness, use # 118551 or # 118251 if your Escape is equipped with the tow package. For a ball mount, use # C45010 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball. For a pin and clip, use # PC3.

You can see installation videos by clicking the provides links.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part #75751 that fits your 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid does allow you to use a full size spare.

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75751 is Class III hitch with a 2" receiver tube opening. It has a maximum gross trailer weight (GTW) rating of 4,500 lbs and maximum tongue weight (TW) rating of 675 lbs. While using a…

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Answer 5

I have some good news for you! The Curt #C13651 and Draw-Tite #75751 will install on your 2010 Ford Escape without having to remove the factory hitch. I have attached the installation instructions, a video, as well as a picture to illustrate how…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

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