Best 2020 Ford Escape Flat Tow Set Up - Base Plates Video

Products Featured in this Video

Best 2020 Ford Escape Flat Tow Set Up - Base Plates

Hey, everybody. Ryan here at etrailer. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at our best flat tow setup options for your 2020 Ford Escape. Before we start talking about some of the different types of setups that we can use to flat tow our Escape, let's go over the main components that we're gonna need in the first place. The first one is going to be your base plate, and that's going to provide us… see more >

Info for this part was:

Video by:

Joshua S

Video by:

Jonathan Y

Video Edited:

Jacob T

Video Edited:

Dustin K

Video Edited:

Chris R

Test Fit:

Ryan G

Test Fit:

Clayton O

At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.

Explore Expert Info

Most Popular

Videos

Help Articles

Expert Answers

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Installation - 2020 Ford Escape

Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar Installation - 2020 Ford Escape

Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2022 Ford Escape

Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System Review

SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Test Course

Roadmaster InvisiBrake Braking System Installation - 2020 Ford Escape

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2020 Ford Escape DR47FR

Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit Installation - 2020 Ford Escape

Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System Review

Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System Installation - 2017 Ford Edge

Roadmaster InvisiBrake Braking System Installation - 2018 Ford F-150

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Installation - 2022 Ford Escape

Performance Chips and Modules

Must-Have Flat Towing Components

The Definitive, Step-by-Step Flat Towing Setup Guide

How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class

Can You Flat Tow a Ford Escape?

How to Choose a High-Low Adapter

Flat Towing Package for 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Ford Escape and Who Could Install Them

Base plate kits like the Blue Ox part #BLU55XR that fits your 2021 Ford Escape do not require a specialist at all. They are pretty basic and mostly just require removing some front fascia components and then attaching directly to the vehicle frame.…

view full answer...

For your 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid models, you will want to use the etrailer #e89YR, which has been confirmed as a fit on your Escape Hybrid. When it comes to the operations of the hands free lift gate, we have found that in order to use this feature…

view full answer...

Flat Towing Equipment Recommendations For A 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid

I spoke with Roadmaster and they stated the plug-in hybrid would be the same fit. You will want to make sure you follow your owner's manual to ensure you are properly set up to flat tow if your vehicle is able to. To flat tow your 2021 Ford…

view full answer...

You'll need to look in your owner's manual under the "Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle" section. On the online manual I found this to be page 321. This will list out very specific instructions for you to complete to get your 2021…

view full answer...

Does etrailer Hitch for 2020 Ford Escape Fit Hybrid and Allow Hands Free Liftgate

The etrailer hitch part #e89YR that you referenced does fit the hybrid models and will still allow the hands free liftgate to function but you'd have to kick to either side of the hitch opening to activate it.

view full answer...

The Curt #C23FR has been confirmed as a fit on the Hybrid models of the 2020 Escape. If you're going to be towing with your Escape you'll also need a wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball. For a wiring harness, the Tekonsha #TE54FR is the…

view full answer...

How Tight Should Hitch Pin of Thule Camber Bike Rack be Torqued

Thule doesn't list a specific torque rating for the hitch pin bolt of the Thule Camber part #TH9056 that you referenced and instead says "hand tight with included wrench". For a replacement hitch pin you'd want the part #853-5917.

view full answer...

Is There Any Big Difference Between The Curt Vs etrailer Hitches For A 2022 Ford Escape?

The main difference between the Curt #C23FR and etrailer #e89YR for your 2022 Ford Escape is the finishes. The Curt #C23FR has a glossy black finish and the etrailer #e89YR has a matte black finish. Their capacities and installations are the same. It…

view full answer...

Will Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit a 2020 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #DR47FR is a fit for your 2020 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid as indicated by the Q&As that you've seen. From what I could find it looks like Draw-Tite has gone back and forth as to whether this…

view full answer...

Draw Tite Hitch That Fits 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part #DR47FR is a confirmed fit for the hybrid models of the 2020 Ford Escape like what you have. This would fit and work great! For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha kit part #TE54FR for an easy to install and…

view full answer...

Will the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Class II - 1-1/4 Fit a 2020 Ford Escape SE

The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #DT92RR is confirmed to fit all 2020 Ford Escape models with the exception of the Hybrid. I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III -…

view full answer...

Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

We do have a trailer hitch confirmed to fit all models of the 2020 Ford Escape, including the Hybrid - the etrailer Class III Hitch Receiver #e89YR. This has a 2 inch receiver and a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs, perfectly suitable for a bike…

view full answer...