Ball Mount for 2016 Ford Fusion

Question:

Hi. I just installed the hitch on my 2016 Fusion. I have a Harbor Freight 1195 lbs capacity trailer. As I measure it, it looks like Ill need a 9-10 rise ball mount, but I cant seem to find one. Would you be able to point in the right direction? Thanks!

asked by: Todd M

Expert Reply:

Assuming you are in that 9-10" range you can use the Draw-Tite Ball Mount # 80248. This has a 9-3/4" rise and a gross towing weight of 3,500 lbs which would be perfect for your trailer. You will also need # C40002 for a 1-7/8" ball or # 63845 for a 2" ball.

Just to be sure, I'm going to run through the process to measure for rise/drop. The first thing you need to measure is the hitch height. With the tow vehicle parked on level ground, measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver opening. For the coupler height, measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. Hitch Height (A) - Coupler Height (B) = Rise/Drop (C).

expert reply by: Robin H

Todd

4/1/2024

Hi Robin. Thanks for the reply. According to the description for Mount # 80248, the mount is for a 2" hitch. I'll need something for the 1-1/4" hitch.

Robin H.

4/1/2024

@Todd I see, you have the # C12091 on your Fusion. The highest rise on a 1-1/4" ball mount we carry is 5-1/2" with the # BM96 which leaves you off by quite a bit. I would double check that measurement to be sure it is what you need. I would say use an adapter like # C45785 to make it a 2" but they're not rated for towing. Unless you can find another one somewhere else you may need to install the # 306-X7239 if you want to tow a trailer.

Todd

4/1/2024

@RobinH I forgot to ask if you can offer any kind of a discount on the 2" hitch should I decide to buy one? I got a good deal on the 1-1/4", which is why I bought it from etrailer. Thanks

Robin H.

4/1/2024

@Todd I'm sorry to say there is no discount available on that hitch. Only way that might happen is if EcoHitch runs a rebate which happens from time to time but that may never happen for this particular hitch. We have no control over those offers.