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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, Lincoln MKZ trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
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Tech Tip
Underbody panel must be trimmed and reattached on Fusion Energi to protect the battery compartment. No drilling required for installation , Underbody panel(s) must be permanently removed for hitch installation , Fits Hybrid models as well
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (455 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.Really impressed! Installed this on my 2020 Fusion. 30 minutes working by myself though I had the advantage of a lift. Honestly, it would not have been much harder doing this on the ground. Excellent powdercoat finish on it, packed well and no scratches. Clear instructions and even had Grad 8 hardware.
Super easy install on my 2018 Ford Fusion Enrrgi. So glad I have a hitch now.
I'm very happy with this trailer hitch receiver, and with the fast and friendly service from etrailer.com!
I haven't actually used it for anything yet, as I just put it on yesterday, but it seems very solid, it was easy to install, and as you can see from the photos, it is very unobtrusive once installed. Almost all of it is hidden behind the bumper, which is one of the things I liked about this hitch receiver. I got it to hold a bicycle rack, and when I don't have the rack installed, I like that you can barely see there is a trailer hitch on the car.
The photos and videos on the website were very helpful in showing how it would look on my car, and explaining how it was installed. I was able to do it by myself in 90 minutes, which includes the time it took me to get the tools out and put them away. It would have gone easier/quicker if I had someone to help me raise it into position while I threaded the nuts on, but I was able to rig up some supports to help me hold it in place. That was actually the hardest part, so if you have a helper, that will be good.
I think I might have been able to do the job without raising the back end, but it would have been tight. I used some ramps, and that gave me more room to work. Ramps, or jack stands, or some kind of lift would definitely be helpful. And I rented a torque wrench from the local auto parts store, as I didn't own one. The installation was pretty straightforward, as shown on the very helpful videos on this website.
Thanks etrailer.com! I will definitely be back here for other trailer-related needs.
I ordered this product and it arrived in 2 days. It was exactly as described and it fits perfectly.
The installation was very simple thanks to the video with the instructions they uploaded. For me it took more than 20 minutes because I installed it myself and I did not lift the car that much. I used a car jack to lift the car about 30cm off the ground. The hard part was until I managed to screw the first nut, after that the hitch stood in place and I could screw all the other very easy.
Pros:
- price (lower compared to other offers I had)
- durable
- nice look and finish
- very easy to install, you can do it yourself - hardware included (not the wrench)
Cons:
- it requires the removal of the wind deflector
This product may have other pros / cons different from the ones listed above; however, this is what I experienced so far.
I definitely recommend this hitch.
Daniel C.
5/1/2018
Still working and looking great! I had no issues during this time. Still 5 stars from me and I also recommend it!
I can't work on cars as much as I used to, (getting old) but this hitch was in and completed in about 45 minutes. The only help I needed was the wife helped me lift it up into place holding one end up for a couple minutes with the guide wires through the holes in the hitch while I put one nut on my side. Then she left as I grabbed the side she lifted and stuck another loose nut on. It is best to leave the pull/guide wires on the bolts when lifting it up to prevent losing a bolt into the frame channel. They give you 4 pull guide wires just so you can do that. The help isn't for the weight but more so to make it easier to put the guide wires through the hitch holes as you raise it up into place. For one person it would be awkward. One thing is the directions.
If not looked at carefully one might place the rectangular thick steel washers on the outside of the channel. Note that those washers are actually backing and strengthening plates for the frame channel and also keep the bolt from turning while tightening the nut and go """inside the channel""". Using the pull wires feed them through the access hole first before the bolt and they go in fairly easy. The bolt will pull back into them and through the frame fastening holes without a hitch. (not to use a pun here)
That said installation was a breeze
Kevin
4/11/2013
How was it removing the underbody panel? Im apprehensive about permanently removing something from a brand new vehicle. Is it noticeable visually? Any road noiseother issue? Just looking for some reassurance that removing this panel has no effect aesthetically or otherwise. Thanks!
Although Ford does not recommend ANY towing on a Fusion Hybrid, I installed this hitch in order to facilitate using a hitch platform for my 95 year old mother's wheelchair. Install was easy, if not identical to the hitch I installed on a 2013 Ford C-Max. No drilling and 'fishing' four bolts was easy. The most difficult step in the install was lifting and aligning the receiver to the bolts, which I did accomplish single handed with assistance from a floor jack. Even without the plastic shield everything is secure under the vehicle.
Love the installation video!
Great support,if and when needed! Installation process very easy... simple with help! I undercoated all exposed areas the shield protected then installed the hitch. Took me an hour not rushing. Then I decided to cut down the heat shield so I could install it to complete the job to 110% satisfaction.
John
8/30/2022
The hitch is still doing its job and the finish is holding up.
Easy install, took less than an hour. Love that it is hidden under the car/bumper BUT my 1/4”-2” 5” raised extender is too short. Will need to get the 7” 1 14” etrailer extension to make it work.
Jenny N.
10/3/2022
I am glad that you like the hitch. You mentioned that you would need a different extender and I wanted to give you some information. For part # e93YR, from the pin hole to the back of the upright adapter it is approximately 3 inches so you would want to measure to make sure it would fit for your needs. There is also a straight adapter, part # e43YR, and the distance from center pin hole to center pin hole is 6.5 inches. Keep in min that using the adapter will the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. This will be important when it comes to the weight of the bike rack and bikes.
Easy to install. The only tricky part is mounting the actual hitch to the vehicle (its heavy and awkward). Would definitely recommend having a second person (or 2 additional people) to assist with this step.
I was able to re-install the underbody panel. I trimmed the ends off each side with a jigsaw so the panel sits inside the width of the hitch when installed. I used a rotary tool to remove the six plastic ribs on the underbody side of the panel so it can sit flush when the hitch is installed. Per the manufacture's recommendations and many reviews, it is not necessary to re-install underbody panel but I thought I would give it a shot, and it turned out great.
Overall a great looking concealed hitch. I only plan to use for bike rack (no trailering).
I recommend etrailer.
Yes, it's working well. We use it to attach a 2-bike rack.
I just completed the install of the curt hitch on my 2017 Ford Fusion se.
Let me begin by saying, I didn’t want to do this. My car is fully customized and I show it in location and national events, the last thing I wanted to do is mount a trailer hitch in this car. But we were blessed to have our family grow and I still want to go to shows in other states, so this hitch was nessary.
The kit comes with absolutely everything you need for a smooth and trouble free install, the bolt threading wires are a god send.
This was a 2 out of 10 on difficulty scale only because I did it by myself and had to hold the hitch up with one hand while I put the nuts on with the other.
The hitch is beautifully painted and wrapped for shipping, boxed in a rough secure package.
The tong hangs just below the rear plastic bumper and doesn’t look terrible on my car.
My car is equipped with air ride and I’m thinking of hooking a drag block to the bottom of the bar to throw sparks when going down the highway.
If you need one I suggest you buy this hitch .
Instructions rate this as "moderately" difficult. It's really very easy. If you can jack a car up and support it, you can put this hitch on. It's 4 bolts. Instruction video suggests a helper to support the hitch while bolting up. I didn't have one but managed easily myself. Really a simple install. Nicely finished hitch. Most is hidden under car. Only square receiver visible. Fish wires supplied with hitch are the key to this easy install. Very nice build quality on hitch, good welds, nice black painted finish. Hitch will be used for bike rack, light towing and cargo rack on a 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium.
Both hitch and bike rack delivered 3 days earlier. Hitch was very easy to install even without lifting the car. I did it in the street where my car is parked in front of my house. I’m a 76-year old man and it took me 1 hour and 25 minutes including watching the video which was very helpful. Luckily my 2019 Ford Fusion needs NO DRILLING. With no help and I did it all by myself I put hitch on top of two hollow blocks on both ends to make it closer to the 4 bolts. I have most of the needed tools but 7mm and torque wrench which I bought immediately. Ellen was very helpful in making sure that the hitch will fit my car
This hitch worked out great on my 2016 Ford Fusion. The etrailer installation videos were really helpful, and the Curt hitch is hidden well behind the rear bumper. Install was done by myself in 40 minutes without jacking up the car. Hard to tell theirs even a hitch on the car.
Watched the installation video and was confident I could do it myself. I used a jack and jack stands to lift the vehicle and make accessing the holes in the frame easier. I’m not sure if it can be done w/o lifting the vehicle. Maybe... Anyway feeding the fish wire through was a little tricky at first but I quickly became proficient after fishing the first bolt through. I had to recruit my wife to thread the nuts as I lifted the hitch in place. Warning! Carefull with this step as you can easily push the bolts back through. My wife got all four nuts threaded successfully and I torqued them down the rest of the way. I don’t even think it took us 30 minutes. Awesome product!
Installation video was very accurate. I was able to do the job by myself, with just a couple wrenches. When you install this part however the plastic cover underneath the bumper doesn't fit on anymore though. It seems that the plastic cover is not necessary. But regardless, later on I went above and beyond to custom cut the plastic cover and reinstalled the plastic cover after removing some of the plastic ribs and cutting some plastic away with a buzz saw. A year later and very pleased with the result.
I chose the Curt model over the Draw Tite due to the higher capacity (350 lbs vs 200 lbs). I use it primarily to carry a bikes on a hitch-mounted rack.
My hitch shipped out the day I ordered it, and I received it 2 days later. It came with all necessary hardware, and wire to fish mounting bolts through the frame of my vehicle. It came with printed instructions, and there are also videos showing how to install it on the etrailer website.
Installation was easy. No drilling or cutting. I removed the OEM underbody shield, and the mounting bolts go right into already existing frame holes. I was able to do it on my own, but a second set of hands to hold the hitch in place while starting the nuts would have been nice.
It looks great on the vehicle, nice low profile.
Even though I'm a pretty good 'shade tree' mechanic, I decided to let my local pro install this one.... he implied it was a tad difficult but I am fully satisfied with the product. I did have it installed on a Ford Fusion Hybrid only so I could mount a cargo basket on the back.
This is the 2nd trailer hitch I've gotten for a Ford Fusion. First was on my 14, now on my 17. LOVE them! Easy install, great product. Same with the Swagman bike rack. I highly recommend etrailer. You can go wrong with this business!
Bought this receiver mainly for my bike carrier. I’ve been a mechanic and auto enthusiast for years and always helping friends work on their vehicles including mounting numerous receivers. This was by far the easiest one I’ve ever installed and didn’t even need to raise the rear end to do it in about 20 minutes. It is sturdy and gets the job done for small trailer towing as well! Highly recommend.
I got this for my ford fusion and it works perfectly. Easy to install with the help of a freind. I use it for my cargo carrier and nothing wrong has happened the first year.
Super easy to install. Best if you can use car ramps to make getting under car easier. I also decided to do what the instructions and the videos say you don't need to do. That is modify the fascia to put back in place. I chose to do this as I have the Hybrid and wanted to maintain the aerodynamics that this piece provided. The one picture shows the 3 small pieces removed and not used.I went one step further and used stainless steel tape used for furnace ducts to stabilize the ends not attached by the stock screws. I do not feel I would have needed the tape to have a successful job. I then spray painted the tape black so you would not see it once vehicle was on ground. I am extremely please with the provided instructions and the video specific to my vehicle was outstanding.
Delivered as expected. I ordered it late Friday night and it arrived in Arizona the next Wednesday. It might have arrived Tuesday but there was a holiday that Monday.
The install was just as the website video explained. Very easy with two people.
My vehicle is a 2014 Ford Fusion SE and the bike rack is a Thule Vertex 2 (9028.)
Install was as easy as it could have been! Fish wires for the bolts and spacers made the job really easy! Getting the first nut started was the most difficult part but not too bad. Was able to do it solo but would have been easier with 2 people. Trimming the heat shield to reinstall almost doesn't fit, had to cut out the reinforcement ribs inside and chop off the ends
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David B.
4/8/2018
Still working great! I have been using it to carry a bicycle rack, with one or two bikes on it. It does a fine job, and I have had no issues with it.