Trailer Hitch Installation and Recommendation for a 2014 Ford Escape

Question:

We have a Ford Escape 2014. Saw the video for installing the trailer hitch # TH910XT. Do you have an approximate cost to have it installed?

asked by: Dennis H

Expert Reply:

The part # TH910XT is actually a trunk mounted bike rack that hasn't been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Ford Escape.

But for a hitch that has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle I would recommend the Draw-Tite part # 75758. This is a Class III hitch with plenty of capacity for towing or carrying an accessory like a bike rack.

I attached an install video to show you what it would take to install this hitch. It's a pretty simple install that should only take a shop about a half an hour to accomplish so the shop would most likely charge you whatever their hourly rate is.

For towing purposes you would want the # 118566 for trailer wiring.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.