Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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2017 Ford Escape
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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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It went on without a problem less than 2 hours.
Couldn't be more satisfied with the products ordered thru this website.
Easy to install and fit perfectly. Great product with fast delivery. Thank you
Solid, well built. Installed alone in about 50-60 minutes without any major problems.
Been in auto buisnes 40 plus yrs retired needed hitch for 2012 explorer. Every.one was miss informed and had crazy pricees .Iknew what iwanted and what i i should pay.Everything was as described and service was the best.
arrived as promissed, easy install, two guys and a lift..about 45 inutes, in your garage it will be a bit longer...definetly watch the install video before you start..
Good Product, Good Price, and Great Service from etrailer every step of the way.
Documentation was excellent.
Product received free of defects.
Installation was easy.
I do not know that I have ever received such excellent service.
The procuct was top of the line and your delivery service was exceptional.
I was more than pleased, I was impressed. I would recommend etrailer.com overall.
Nice company to do business with. The hitch was receive in less than a week. It took less than 45 minutes to get it installed. The wiring kit was very easy to install. I even got a follow up email from this company to make sure that everything was OK.
Removing the muffler from the rubber mounts was not easy. I tried soapy water for a long time then went to silicone. Forget the soapy water...go silicone. This is definitely a job done much more easily with two people. But, once in place and secure it looks great and works great. I would definitely recommend over paying close to $500 for the Ford installed version.
I choose etrailer for the name brand qualities that use - drawtite is well known and when I received it, it did not dissapoint.
Other than price, the installation videos sealed the deal.
Very easy to install, just follow the instructions as they are laid out in order. You will have no problems at all. I only wish that they made an aftermarket hitch that installed behind the removable bumper cover insert.
The Hidden Hitch trailer hitch receiver and vehicle wiring harness I ordered for my 2013 Ford Explorer arrived fast and installed quickly. I am very impressed with both purchases and will certainly purchase from you again.
I initially ordered the wrong hitch and contact etrailer by email immediately to address the issue. I had nothing but excellent service. The correct hitch was ordered and the incorrect hitch was removed. I received the ordered items promptly. I am completely happy with the service I received.
I have yet to put the part on at this time.
Thank you for such great service. I look forward to installing and using the hitch.
I will highly recommend etrailer to my friends and family.
Pictures of the hitch on my new 2011 Ford Explorer!
The Hidden Hitch is great. Easy installation. Clean concealed look. Exactly as described.
Rather than write a product review, which is very good, I want to write a report on the excellent level of service received from etrailer.
Great upfront information, tracking data, and especially the follow up. I have never received the level of complete service on a vehicle accessory plus details installation instruction that were easy to follow.
I received the hitch yesterday and installed in by myself in under one hour.
As I need additional accessories I will rely on etrailer.
Thanks. Your service is what service should be.
William R. Smith
Mt. Home, AR
Enclosed are completed installation pictures of Thule hitch on our Ford Explorer 2011. Installation took approximately 1.5 hours.
I bought a new 2011 Ford Explorer, I need to pull a small utility trailer. I bought this hitch from etrailer, this was so easy to install. It took about an hour to install by myself. Reading the directions, they were very easy to understand. The tips were very helpful too, soap was a very helpful tip to get the rubber isolators off the exhaust. I lowered the exhaust in the three places, and it fit perfectly. One thing I needed to do that was a pain was to do as they said, I should have tightened the bolts to # 6, 7, and 8 before I raised the hitch onto the car. I thought it only needed to be in place before installing. Make sure to put on the rubber isolators onto #6, 7, and 8 and tighten the set up before raising the hitch onto the car (it was a pain to tighten while hitch was up on the car. The hitch looks great, it is not ugly and works great. See attached pics.
The hitch looks good but tore through the box from shipping and has the powder coat rubbed off on the side that faces out. I had to touch up with paint . Is there anything you can do for me? I needed it so don’t want to exchange or return. Thank you
Gwendolyn Y.
1/15/2025
Dang mark, getting a hitch come in looking like that is not what we want our neighbors to go thru. I'll get you taken care of.
I purchased this hitch through etrailer because they were able to get it to me in less than a week and it was $50 less than what I found on Amazon. The hitch was packaged good with only a small rip in the box. Very solid product and very easy to install myself in less than hour verses spending $200 to have a shop install it for me. I would recommend etrailer and Draw Tite hitches to anyone.
Ryan
7/27/2025
The Trailer Hitch I purchased has been great. No issues and it was easy to install on my own.
Lazer S.
7/28/2025
This was a perfect match for my Ford Explorer. I was a little worried with the installation of the bolts, but it was very easy to install and the instructions were very clear. The support from etrailer is unmatched.
Great Product! Bought it to use for my Hollywood Bike rack SE-4. Recently used it to tow a uhaul trailer over 900 miles with no issues. Its strong and sturdy. Installation is fairly easy. Recommend looking at how to video in advance. Arrived quickly in order to use it in a short timeline I needed the hitch. Advise to look at stock bolts that will need to be removed in advance to see how much rust exist. Could be a challenge removing them. This is not against the product or etrailer. Highly recommend this product and wished I purchased it sooner. Additionally purchased Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and curt mounting bracket.
Javi
3/10/2022
Used the hitch many times over the year for my bike rack. Still strong and sturdy. Really have not used for towing but its very strong and sturdy.
First time buying from etrailer. My order arrived at my house faster than expected. Installation of the drawtite hitch on my 2014 ford explorer went exactly as expected- I followed the video tutorial on the etrailer website and was able to install the hitch by myself in just under 2 hours at home in my garage. I am NOT a mechanic, so I was relieved when my installation followed the video exactly. The video was well done, the hitch went on smoothly, and the parts appear high quality. I am very pleased with the purchase. I will buy from etrailer again.
David
12/2/2018
One year later, and the hitch is still working great. It was a great purchase, these guys are highly recommended!
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3/30/2016
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