Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Ford Escape Video

I looked at the picture that you sent and that connector does not look like what the #40455 plugs into. The connection point is located behind the bumper near the driver's side tail light. The connection location can be seen in the video of this…

I would actually recommend Tow Ready wiring harness #118426, as it pulls power directly from the vehicle battery instead of from the tail light circuit. This protects the wiring on your 2005 Ford Escape from overload. Since this wiring harness is…

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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…

There are several trailer hitches that will fit the 2006 Ford Escape and it is possible that those hitches will fit other vehicles so the opposite can also be true. I will break down each of the hitches to determine which vehicles they fit. Curt…

It sounds like your Escape is not equipped with the Tow Package even though the connector is still there. The correct wiring harness you need for your Escape is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part #118426. This harness will plug into the back of…

There are a few troubleshooting steps to help you figure out why you have no power. I would start by making sure that there is not any corrosion or debris blocking your connection points. If they are clean or still no power after cleaning, I would…

Hopkins trailer wiring harness #40455 is designed to fit a 2006 Ford Escape that came with the factory tow package. If you are not sure how your Escape is equipped a Ford dealer should be able to look up the VIN and tell you what options it has. The…

The hitches available for the 2005 Ford Escape like part #75751 will not increase the towing capacity of the Ford. From what I can tell from my research the 2005 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L V6 can tow up to 3,500 lbs according to the owner's manual.…

For a 4.80-12 trailer tire, the overall diameter or height is 20.5 inches. For a 5.30-12 it is 21.9 inches. That is a difference of 1.4 inches but you will only see half of that, 0.7 inches, in added height. Please keep in mind that going to a taller…

From customers we've learned that the fuse slot number 1 is the one associated with activating the factory trailer wiring circuits of your 2005 Mazda Tribute when installing wiring like #40455.

We do have the correct replacement fender for your Demco Kar Kaddy SS, though it is different than the part you mentioned, which is for a Kar Kaddy 3. Instead, the correct replacement fenders for your tow dolly are the following: - Driver Side:…