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Installation of etrailer Hitch e89YR on 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid (not PHEV)
This hitch is a perfect fit to the frame. No enlarging of existing holes in the frame is necessary, including access to insert the bolts and retainers.
On each side of the frame (outboard side), just forward of the exhaust hanger mount, is an oblong hole in the frame. I tried to upload a photo, but the upload keeps failing. The retainer and bolt will pass through this oblong hole, without enlarging the hole.
Insert the fishwire, coiled end first, into the bolt hole closest to the rear of the car, and thread the coiled end through the frame and out through the oblong hole on the side of the frame. This was easier than working the fishwire in the other direction.
Once the threaded end emerges through the oblong hole, thread the retainer and then bolt onto the fishwire. Then carefully insert the retainer, then bolt, through the oblong hole. To get the bolt through the oblong hole, set one of the carriage bolt sides against a flat side of the hole and push the other side of the bolt through the hole. You might need a slight tap to push the bolt head through the hole. Then carefully pull the retainer and bolt through the frame and into position in the bolt hole. Repeat this for the middle bolt hole and then the forward bolt hole. Following this order keeps the bolts being pulled through the frame from catching on the other bolts.
Looks great, works great. I had mine installed by my mechanic, as my 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid had some complexity required for installation (exhaust had to be moved out of the way). I don’t use it for towing, just to connect a bike rack. I appreciate that there’s no visible bar across the backside, the only part you see is the square receiver tube.
Matt
12/11/2025
Still looks and works great!
I had this unit installed on a 2023 Ford Escape. It was an exact fit Due to my age I had a garage install it but it was a piece of cake for them. There may have been a bolt to temporarily remove on each side of the frame. The fit means that the bolt-up left no gaps and as the picture shows it fits like etrailer said it would. I just go up town and rent a trailer when I need to move a large bulky item that doesn't fit into my truck box.I use it for utility trailer or my bike rack. I'm satisfied.
Brooke M.
5/15/2025
That's great, Mike! What kind of bike do you ride? The hitch looks awesome :)
The hitch is high quality. I recommend following the installation instructions exactly. I had a couple holes that didn't line up and I had already bolted 4 down. I had to order the accessory bolts and fishwires (luckily etrailer gave me a good price), and buy a rasp bit for my drill to finish installation. Installation took longer than expected, but wasn't that hard.There was a slotted hole on the side of the frame that the hardware fit through.
Easy to follow instructions and the wire fish-line made this a breeze to install. Wish I didn't have to modify the holes on the frame of the car to accommodate the holes on the hitch (seems like they could just manufacture the holes on the hitch larger/ in a different location to begin with), but overall very pleased with the product. Bought to tow small trailer and also a bike rack. Seems like this will do the job just fine.
Installed on my 2021 escape phev, watch the videos on pulling the bolts through and moving some egr sensor slightly aside. Thanks etrailer.
Website was easy to use. YouTube video was a great reference. Delivery was fast. Installation was easy. Fitment was right on. Definitely a doable project for the first-timer and quick work for a DIYer.
Fit and assembled (mostly) as advertised. Note on the 2022 Escape SE Hybrid there is a heat shield extends onto the passenger side frame where the hitch is mounted, so there is a fastener that needs to be removed before you mount the hitch for a clean install. Otherwise all good. The video help was outstanding.
This is the 3rd hitch I have bought from etrailer so you can already tell that my experience has been excellent. The fit is perfect and took only a bit over an hour to install including stops to talk with neighbors. I am 71 yrs old and retired, so no need to rush. Before buying the hitch I had submitted a question regarding my application and received a quick and complete response.
I would not consider going anywhere but etrailer to purchase a hitch or other related parts.
This was an easy install. I had to drop the mufler down a bit to fit this. The n once the bracket was situated loose, I simply retightened the mufler back in it's original place. The fish wire was freaking amazing. I used an alagator clip and a magnet to help me pull the wire through. There is no need to drill any holes. Just use the slightly bigger hole slightly in front of the target bolt holes on the side of the frame rather than under it. It worked like a charm! I'm glad I did this myself rather than blow $$ on having it installed.
G
5/28/2025
So far, still functional. I remember how easy this was to install. Im glad I did. We use it for mountain bikes. It certainly does the job.
Perfect fit. Very well designed hitch and everything needed to fish the anchors in place. The instruction video made it clear that the hole needed to be opened up to accommodate the metal block however they didn’t make it clear that the carriage was bigger than so. I had to work open it up more after an hour to get the fishing string in place. The second side went much faster just using a step bit to open hole.
Great product great instructions saw the video on YouTube from you guys good quality.
Easy install. Used to haul motorcycle same day. Looks good. For elongating holes in frame (longest part of install). Used a carbide tip drill 1/4 inch (pilot) and then 1/2. Then 1/2 inch drill grinder to smooth out edges.
You had the hitch that I needed. I thought the price was very good. I installed it and it fits. Perfect thank you.
Stanley
8/20/2025
The hitch installed flawlessly no problem at all. If everything fit everything was in the package been using it for a year now with no complaints whatsoever would highly recommend it and E trailer to anyone.
Great product, well painted. Company kinda slow. Sent wrong part first order, sent it back and they sent me correct part I hope. Takes 14 days to get a refund on returned hitch. I think they deliberately send the wrong part the first time then milk all the interest they can out of your money for 2 weeks. When I asked why so long for a refund they replied "lots of returns".
This is the best hitch for your Sienna. Tucks up under and preserves almost all of the little clearance they have! We did pay to have it installed...
Perfect fit, strong !
Rowland
1/25/2025
Yes, perfectly!
Jerred H.
1/25/2025
Great hitch for the money.
Looks nice on vehicle!
I e-mailed support to verify fit to a 2023 Ford escape PHEV, and they said its an exact fit. I knew from looking at the photos I would have to modify the hitch frame. Using a cut-off disk I removed several inches on the drivers side frame and sacrificed one bolt hole to accomodate a mounted plastic box that Ford installed on part of the frame. I could not locate all of the fasteners for the box so removing some steel was my best option. My hitch will only be used to haul a bike carrier or an aluminum cargo box, so this hitch will do the job. No modifications had to made to the vehicle. Every thing was stock when complete with the hitch install. Photo taken was without the heat shield, the last part to install when the job was done.
Delivery was on time, the item was packed well, everything was as in the package and the installation was exactly as described in the video. I am completely satisfied and will recommend etrailer to anyone look for towing items. I apologize for having no photos but I can assure you that it looks seamless and I can hardly notice that the hitch is there. It's as though it was put on at the Ford factory.
Tom M.
11/26/2024
I am completely satisfied and would purchase from etrailer in the future.
The 6 bolt feeder wires made the job very easy.
I would highly recommend this hitch assembly.
You will have one hell of a time installing it, but it’s a great mount that comes will the important pieces. The problem is Ford. If you don’t buy an Escape with the hitch already, you’re really stuck cutting into the frame drain holes to widen them so the bolts and plates can pass through. We installed this on an Escape PHEV SE and it works but you need to move some box out of the way and it’s tight mounting it back once the hitch is in. I expect you’ll have a hard time finding someone that’s done an Escape hitch install, and if you do, they won’t want to do it again. If you’re reading this before you buy and Escape, get one with the hitch. Otherwise it’s a great hitch. Works as expected. Looks good.
The fit was perfect and installation was easy.
Fit perfectly and finish is great. This is my second hitch from ETrader. I will buy my next hitch from here as well!
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Mike L.
2/26/2026
Thanks, Pete! We appreciate the tips...