Will the Hands-Free Liftgate Feature Work With a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Ford Escape
Question:
Would this negate the foot sweep power gate operation?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Installing any aftermarket trailer hitch on your 2013 Ford Escape will not completely eliminate the use of your Hands-Free Liftgate feature, but it will limit the sensor areas to either side of the vehicle (see photo).
The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch # 75758 that you referenced will fit all models of the 2013 Ford Escape
If you were planning on doing any towing, then you will need a few more items to complete your towing set up. You will need a wiring harness to power the lights on a trailer. For a wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118566. You will also need a ball mount, hitch ball and a pin and clip. For this, I recommend the Ball Mount Kit, # 989900, that includes a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, a 2 inch hitch ball, two ball mounts with different rises and drops, a pin and clip and a storage bag.
I have attached installation videos and instructions for the trailer hitch and wiring harness on a 2013 Ford Escape for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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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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Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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