Is There a Towing Capacity for the 2012 Ford Focus

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Anyone have any idea what the tow capacity is for this auto? Ford gives no info. I dont expect it will be much.

asked by: Al

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I tried looking up the towing capacities of a 2012 Ford Focus and wasn't able to find any information. This leads me to believe that Ford does not want you to tow with this vehicle. The Curt Hitch part # C11158 that you referenced would be better off used for hitch accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers.

You should note that all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. For this you would want the part # 18050.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The hitches that are available for your 2012 Focus Hatchback are all Class I hitches, that have a 200 lb tongue weight capacity. This would mean that 200 lbs is the maximum amount of weight that would be suspended from the hitch, which would include…

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Answer 2

I have a great solution for you for a bike rack with a ramp. Unfortunately, Saris does not make a ramp for the Saris MTY Bike Rack SA4031. We also do not have a bike rack that has a ramp for a single bike. With that being said, we do have a 2-bike…

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Answer 3

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 4

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11158 is going to sit right up against the bottom of the bumper fascia on your 2018 Ford Focus hatchback so it's not going to affect ground clearance too much. This Class I hitch features a tongue weight capacity…

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Answer 5

The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24979 is currently the only receiver we have which fits your 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI S trim. This is custom fit receiver which only requires a small 2"x3" section of the rear fascia to be…

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Answer 6

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2018 Ford Focus ST hatchback is the Curt Class I part #C11431 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. Currently it's the only option we have for your vehicle but it's a great USA made trailer hitch…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Curt Hitch part #C11158 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Ford Focus so I would recommend it for you. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

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Answer 8

The trailer tire size you referenced, 18.5 x 8.5-8, has a modern metric equivalent, which is size 215/60-8. This tire size fits rims that are 7-inches wide and when mounted and inflated the tire's overall diameter will be just over 18-inches. The…

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Answer 9

For your aluminum trailer with a galvanized steel tongue (swing-away tongues cannot be used on aluminum tongues), you'll need a die-cast steel tongue with a zinc finish from Fulton. The correct fit is going to depend on the size of your trailer…

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Answer 10

It depends on what wiring harness you are using on your 2012 Ford Focus. If you are using a hardwire harness where you have to find and splice in the wires from the harness to the tail light wiring on the vehicle, you will need to use a circuit…

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