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• Parts Needed to Tow Tent Trailer With 2011 Mercury Mariner
  The wiring you will need for your 2011 Mercury Mariner is T-One Harness # 118551, which will give you a 4-way connector. To use that with the 7-way on your tent trailer you would need to use the 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector # 30717, which provides connection points for both your vehicle and trailer's plugs. To mount the adapter you may want to use no-drill bracket # C57202 along with Mounting Bracket for 7-Way # 18138. You can see how to mount this adapter in the video...
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• Recommended Hitch for a 2010 Ford Escape
  Yes, we do have a hitch for a 2010 Ford Escape. It is the etrailer hitch item # e56AR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Escape with included hardware. The etrailer Hitch item # e56AR is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum tongue weight that can be increased to 5,000 lbs and 500 lbs when used with a weight distribution hitch. This hitch is made in the USA and weighs 36 lbs. This hitch fits hybrid models but will not...
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• Recommended Hitch for a 2010 Ford Escape hybrid
  Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e56AR. I checked with our vendor. This hitch is confirmed to fit all models of the 2010 Ford Escape including the hybrid. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # 118551 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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• Recommended Hitch for a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
  The best way to tow your Kawasaki Ninja with your Ford Escape is going to be with the etrailer Trailer Hitch item # e56AR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Escape with included hardware. It is confirmed to fit the Hybrid model Escapes. I recommended this hitch because out of the available options this will be the best one for your application. It has plenty of capacity with 3,500 lbs gross towing weight and 350 lbs tongue weight. Tongue weight is typically 10% -15% of your trailer's...
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• Complete Towing Setup Including a Transmission Cooler for a 2012 Ford Escape AWD 3.0
  I would be happy to help you set your 2012 Ford Escape up for towing. You're going to need a hitch, a couple of wiring harnesses, a brake controller and ball mount. Plus the requested transmission cooler. Since your Escape does not have the towing package you are going to need two separate wiring harnesses to have a connector like the Hopkins 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket item # HM40975. You will also need to hardwire in your brake controller since you do not...
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• Will a Trailer Hitch from a Different Vehicle Fit a 2006 Ford Escape
  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 hitch # 13650 and etrailer hitch # e56AR both fit: 2005 - 2012 Ford Escape 2005 - 2011 Mercury Mariner 2005 - 2011 Mazda Tribute Curt hitch # C13651 fits: 2005 - 2011 Ford Escape 2005 - 2011 Mercury Mariner 2005 - 2011 Mazda Tribute Draw-Tite...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver & Wiring For 2010 Ford Escape
  The trailer hitch receiver I recommend for your 2010 Ford Escape is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e56AR. I like the # e56AR because of its matte black finish that hides the inevitable dings, scuffs, and scratches better than any other option. And while it does not come with a 4-way wiring harness you can get one separately, with the correct fit being the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56329. The # C56329 does work on models without backup sensors.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation For 2014 Ford Escape Titanium With No Tow Package
  From the research I did, I found that the towing capacity of your 2014 Ford Escape is 3,500 lbs. That number may be dependent on the engine or drivetrain on your Escape. You will want to check with your dealership to make sure you have that capacity for towing. For your Escape Titanium I recommend part # e56AR. This is a Class lll trailer hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. We also offer a ball mount kit that I recommend. It is part # 989900, and comes with 2 hitch balls, 2 ball...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2008 Ford Escape
  The difference between wiring harness # 118551 and # 118251 is what models of the 2008 Ford Escape they fit. If your 2008 Ford Escape did NOT come with the factory tow package then you would use # 118551. If it did come with the tow package you would use # 118251. You can have a Ford dealer run the VIN of your Escape to tell you how it is equipped and then choose the correct harness. You could technically use # 118551 with or without the factory tow package. However, it would be an extra...
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• Trailer To Haul an Adult Trike and Adult Bike with a 2008 Ford Escape
  The Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer part # K2MMT4X6 is what I recommend you use to haul both your adult trike and adult bike with your 2008 Ford Escape. This trailer only weighs 305 lbs so the Escape won't even know it's back there and it has a ramp so it's easy to load. The internal dimension of 72" long x 48" wide will be plenty for your two bikes and this particular trailer has all that you need to hit the road. In order to secure the bikes to the trailer you could also use the...
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• Recommended Wiring and Trailer Hitch for 2012 Ford Escape
  Based on the picture of the plug you found pinned beneath the rear bumper, and also considering that there is not a factory trailer hitch installed on your vehicle, I do not believe you have a factory tow package for your 2012 Ford Escape. I am not sure what the connector might be used for, but you can use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to see if it is active and what their functions might be. You can also visit your local Ford dealer with the VIN and they will be able to tell you exactly...
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• Best Kayak Carrier and Roof Rack for 08 Ford Escape to use with 100lb Fishing Kayak?
  I was able to find out from my research that the factory roof rack on the 2008 Ford Escape has a 100-lb capacity, so carrying a kayak that weighs that much on your roof is not going to be the safest option you have. If you are going to try to stick with a roof mount option then a good crossbar system that works with your 2008 Ford Escape is the Malone AirFlow 2 # MPG215 which has the towers needed to mount your crossbars to the factory side rails as well as the Aero style crossbars that...
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• Hitch, Wiring and Transmission Cooler for 2012 Ford Escape with 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine
  The etrailer Class III hitch # e56AR is a confirmed fit on your 2012 Ford Escape and when the option exist, we almost always recommend a 2-inch Class III hitch over the smaller Class II since the capacity is much higher and the cost is not. In terms of ground clearance, a 1-1/4-inch hitch might win the comparison. For a wiring harness you can use 4-pole kit # 118551 which works on Escapes with or without the backup sensors. Install videos for both items are linked for you. You may also...
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• Recommendations for Tow Package for 2008 Ford Escape
  A factory tow package can vary with different manufacturers. Based on the information you provided we would need to start by testing the connector you mentioned in the back. You will need a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. You indicated that there are fuses in the 31C, 31D, and 31E positions on your fuse panel. You might check your owner's manual and verify that these are fuses for the left turn, right turn, and park / running lights. You will need to have someone sit in the front...
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• Trailer Hitch Compatible with 2001 Ford Escape and 2008 Ford Escape
  A trailer hitch like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13506 is a fit for a 2001 Ford Escape. This will only fit Escapes through model year 2004. For your 2008 Ford Escape I recommend the etrailer - Matte Black Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # e56AR. This will fit 2005 to 2011 models.
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• Correct Wiring Harness For 2008 Ford Escape Limited With Backup Sensors
  The item you selected Tow Package Wiring Harness, part # 118251, will not work on vehicles equipped with backup sensors. You would need to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118551, which draws power for your trailer lighting directly from your vehicle battery instead of the electrical system. You will need to plug part # 118551 directly into the vehicle wiring behind each tail light and then run the included wire and make a connection to the battery via included in-line fuse....
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• trailer Hitch Recommendation For 2005 Mazda Tribute To Tow Small Boat And Trailer
  The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2005 Tribute is the etrailer, part # e56AR. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. I recommend going with a Class lll hitch because it gives you a lot more versatility when you want to carry any accessories or when towing. You can use Class l or ll accessories in the Class lll hitch but if you install a Class ll hitch like part # 36501 you will be limited to Class l or ll items. If you plan on doing some towing you might...
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• Will a Trailer Hitch Receiver From a 2017 Ford Escape Also Fit a 2008 Ford Escape?
  In comparing a Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98866 for a 2017 Ford Escape with one that fits a 2008 Ford Escape # e56AR the mounting points are very different. For this reason you will not be able to bolt on the hitch from your 2017 to the 2008. Currently I do not see a hidden hitch available for your 2008 Escape. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118551 will give you a 4-way flat connector. This is the common connector used on smaller trailers and can also be used with Auxiliary Lights # C53201.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 1-1/4 to 2 for a 2010 escape
  There are adapters available to increase a 1-1/4" to 2" hitch, the Curt Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2" - 6", # C45785. This adapter turns your 1-1/4" trailer hitch receiver into a 2" receiver so that you can mount a bike rack, cargo carrier or other 2" hitch accessory. Using this adapter will however reduce your hitch's weight capacity by 50 percent. Please verify the specs for your current hitch. If for example you have the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver (our lowest weight rated for example)...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2009 Ford Escape
  For your 2009 Ford Escape the hitch I recommend is the etrailer part # e56AR which has great towing capacities, installs easily, and is the more popular 2 inch hitch size. To see all the options we have for your vehicle check out the link I attached on this page.
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• Recommended Towing Solution for Bikes and Seadoo on a 2011 Ford Escape with 1-1/4 Trailer Hitch
  Since your Escape was outfitted with a 1-1/4 trailer hitch, it is possible that you would be able to upgrade your trailer hitch to a 2 inch like the etrailer Class III # e56AR to support the weight of a bike rack like # S94FR and the seadoo trailer. This hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 525lbs and a towing capacity of 3,500lbs. You will want to check the capacity of your vehicle on the placard on the inside of your driver's door to confirm the vehicle it self has this capacity for...
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• Friction Sway Control For a 2012 Ford Escape Towing a Trailer
  Yes, the friction sway control part # 83660 that you referenced can be used on your 2012 Ford Escape towing a trailer as long as also get the part # RP26005 and you have a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4 inch opening on your 2012 Ford Escape like the Draw Tite Hitch part # 36501. A better option would be a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening like the part # e56AR and to use the # RP26003 with it instead of going the Class II option as a Class III hitch will have more capacity. The # RP26005...
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• What Hitch, Wiring, and Ball Mount do I Need for My 2012 Ford Escape?
  Hello Caleb, Yes, the Curt Multi-Fit Hitch # C13900 can work on your 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid, but it is considered a universal style hitch, so drilling into the frame is required during installation. Because of that, the install can take quite a bit more time compared to a custom-fit option. For your Escape, I would actually recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e56AR instead. This hitch is custom fit for the 2012 Ford Escape, so it lines up with the existing holes...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2014 Ford Escape Titanium with Hands Free Lift Gate
  The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75782 is the best fit for your 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. This hitch is designed for the hands-free lift gate system to work as originally designed without any modifications needed. This hitch will have a really nice look installed and I've attached a video of this installation to assist. The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e56AR is not a fit for your 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. That part fits 2005-2012 models only. If you will be...
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