Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Ford Escape - Draw-Tite Video

According to Ford's Trailer Towing Selector, the 2017 Ford Escape with factory equipped towing package came with a 4-way trailer wiring harness, hitch receiver, and a trailer sway control in comparison to models of the 2017 Ford Escape that…

Based on my research your 2017 Ford Escape with the 2.0L engine has a towing weight capacity of 3,500 pounds if it's equipped with the Class II factory tow package or 2,000 pounds if it's not. If you are unsure if you have the tow package I…

There are 2 T-connector wiring harnesses for your 2017 Ford Escape, parts #HM40524 and #C56320. Basically, they serve the same purpose but are made by different companies. Part #HM40524 is made by Hopkins and #C56320 is made by Curt. Between them…

I would have a qualified weldor, weld a Safety Chain Loop, #E950, to the bottom of the trailer frame which would give you an attachment point for the safety chains like part #2118-348-04, with Safety Chain Quick Links, #2114-553-04

When installing a trailer wiring harness like part #C56320 on your 2017 Escape, the Black power wire needs to be run to the positive battery post. A lot of folks want to use a circuit near the back of the vehicle instead of running the wire all the…

In regards to installing a trailer wiring harness like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #C56320 on a 2018 Ford Escape, you must run the power wire directly to the battery per the instructions. This…

The install times for these hitches on your 2017 Ford Escape vary depending on the style of the hitch. The difference between the Draw-Tite Hitch #75758 and the Curt Hitch #C13186 that you asked about is that the Curt sits above the muffler, while…

For your 2018 Ford Escape SE I recommend the etrailer.com Class III Trailer Hitch #E98866 because of its hidden crosstube design that allows for a clean factory appearance because only the receiver itself is visible (see attached image) and unique…

Yes, to install the Curt hitch part #C13186 on your 2016 Ford Escape will require you to trim part of the heat shield. In the install video I attached you can see how this is done. I also attached a diagram that I took from the instructions that…

It sounds like you're looking for the mounting hardware kit for a Curt #C13186 hitch which is a confirmed fit on the 2013 - 2019 Ford Escape. You'll want to use the Replacement Hardware Kit #RHK and in the field on that page where it says…

The 2017 Ford Escape S has a set of turndown exhaust pipes that are different than the other sub-models. The only Curt hitch that is a confirmed fit for the S edition is indeed part #C13186. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver is a Class III hitch with a…

Thank you for your purchase of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98866 for your 2014 Ford Escape. The issue you are seeing with the hitch not appearing wide enough is called "flexing" and can be an unfortunate byproduct of the what…