Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Ford Edge - Draw-Tite Video

That is an excellent question; one that we have often wondered. Curt believes that the use of a stabilization strap reduces stress put on a trailer hitch when using said hitch for non-trailer loads. The thing is that this requirement is on some but…

I spoke to my contact at Draw Tite and he said that the hitch part #75234 will still allow the powered liftgate of your 2015 Ford Edge to function. He said that as long as you don't put your foot directly under the hitch opening it will…

For your 2016 Ford Edge Sport I recommend the 2-inch Class III hitch option over the 1-1/4-inch Class II since it will give you a better safety margin for handling the weight of your chosen bike rack and bikes. For that you would want the part…

Yes, fishwires do come with out trailer hitches like the Draw Tite part #75234 that you referenced. This one comes with 4 actually. I attached a picture that shows them.

We have confirmed that the 2 inch hitch part #75234 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ford Edge Sport. Draw Tite has test fit your exact vehicle and found that the hitch fit just fine. Now if Ford told you that installing a hitch on your vehicle is…

The weight of a trailer you are able to tow with your 2015 Edge depends on a couple of things. I have attached a chart from page 228 of the owner's manual that shows the maximum trailer weight you can tow based on the drivetrain and engine size.…

The heat shield might need to be removed on your 2020 Ford Edge when installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #75234, depending on your specific model. The installation instructions at the end of Step 1 state that on Sport and MKX AWD models, the heat…

I spoke with my contact in the technical service department at Curt, who confirms that the installation procedure mentioned in the instructions is indeed correct. Removal of that center section really is necessary in order to tuck the hitch back up…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

Your best bet is always going to be using an existing opening. If you can find an existing grommet where a factory wiring harness passes through the firewall into the passenger cabin, you can use a sharp knife to carefully poke a slit in the rubber…

Powered trailer wiring harnesses like #C56292 have a direct connection to the battery for 2 reasons. First, it powers the trailer lights instead of drawing the power and the signals all through the vehicle tail light wiring. This helps protect the…

According to the 2015 Ford Edge owner's manual you can flat tow the 2015 Edge Titanium if it has the 2.7 liter EcoBoost or 3.5 liter motor and 6-speed automatic transmission. Since you have a 3.5 liter then as long as you have the 6-speed…