Choosing a Ball Mount for Use with Curt Hitch C11158 on 2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

Updated 02/18/2015 | Published 02/17/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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$171.17

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs

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$34.49

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs

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$36.80

Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

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$46.30

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Question:

Hi, I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE hatchback and am about to order the Curt class 1 receiver P/N: C11158. I would like to order a ball mount at the same time and was wondering if you knew the rise dimension required to put the top of the ball mount at 15inch above the ground? Thanks.

asked by: Alan R

Expert Reply:

The Curt Class I trailer hitch you referenced, part # C11158, is indeed a correct choice for your 2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback. As noted in the linked installation video at the 18-second mark, the top of the receiver opening will be approximately 10-3/4-inches above the ground once installed.

With this hitch you will need to use one of the ball mounts recommended by Curt. If you want to use a standard ball mount that allows you to select your own hitch ball you can order part # C45521. This includes a ball mount with 2-5/8-inches of rise. This combination will result in the ball mount ball platform being at about 13-1/2-inches above ground.

With this ball mount you can use 1-7/8-inch ball # A-80 or 2-inch ball # A-82.

If your trailer has lights you will also need a wiring harness. You can use Curt # C56140.

I have linked for you several articles on hitch installation and also one covering towing basics.