2017 Ford Focus Trailer Hitch Installation And Review Videos

Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Ford Focus- Video

Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer, and today, we're taking a look at installing the CURT Class 1 trailer hitch receiver on a 2017 Ford Focus. Now this is what your hitch is gonna look like when it's installed on your Focus, and the great part is, it's a hidden cross tube, meaning the only thing that you're visibly gonna be able to see from the outside of the vehicle is gonna be the receiver. And so you get all the use of a hitch without having anything gaudy hanging down underneath the vehicle. Now this is a Class 1, meaning it's gonna be an inch and a quarter inch receiver tube opening, so you're a little bit limited when it comes to ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers. I have one of these on my vehicle because that's all that was available, but there are definitely bike racks out there and cargo carriers that will work with this. Either way, you're adding a lot of usability to your vehicle, and all of your accessories, no matter what they are, will be loaded up and held in place with a half-inch pin and clip. more

8/18/2023 10:15:23 AM

Best 2017 Ford Focus Hitch Options- Video

Speaker 1: Today we're going to be taking a look at the best hitch options for your 2017 Ford Focus. On top here we're going to have to Draw-Tite Class 1. Right below it we're going to have to CURT Class 1 hitch. Now both of these hitches are going to work with the sedan and hatchback model, but if you have an ST model focus, you will need to find a different hitch.The Draw-Tite here is going to be a Class 1 hitch so it's going to give us that 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" receiver tube opening and have that nice clean flush-cut finish on it. The CURT is also a Class 1 so it's going to have that 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" receiver tube opening, but it does have that reinforced collar, giving it a nice look.Now both of our hitches are going to feature a 200 pound tongue weight along with a 2,000 pound gross trailer weight rating. Now I do want to mention you always want to double check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure it can handle that amount of weight. more

9/6/2017 12:12:20 PM

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

Today on our 2017 Ford Focus, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the draw tight class one custom fit trailer hitch receiver, part number 24872. The crosstube's going to be tucked up behind the bumper nicely, and all we're really going to see is our receiver tube sticking out. It is a class one hitch, so we're going to get that 1 1/4" by 1 1/4" receiver tube opening. Our hitch is going to use a standard 1/2" pinning clip. They're not included, but you can pick some up on our website using part number PC2. Now as far as the safety chain loops are concerned, they're going to be a rolled steel stock style, that's welded to the bottom of our receiver tube and as you can see, we're not going to have too much trouble getting most sized hooks on or off. Now our hitch is going to feature a 200 lb tongue weight, along with a 2,000 lb gross trailer weight rating. more

6/28/2017 2:37:28 PM