Ball Mount for a Class II Factory Trailer Hitch on a 2012 Ford Escape

Updated 04/06/2015 | Published 04/05/2015

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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4-3/4" Drop - 7-1/2" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 7" Long - 3.5K

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

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

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

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Question:

I ordered the Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - 36078 1 1/4inch Class 2 Drawbar with a 4 3/4inch Drop. I have a 2012 Ford Escape Limited with the 6 cylinder 240 hp engine. The Class 2 Hitch is rated for 3500 pounds. Just want to make sure this ball mount is OK for this vehicle. Thanks

asked by: Phillip

Expert Reply:

The ball mount that is recommended for aftermarket Class II Draw-Tite hitches is # 36051, or for Curt hitches for your 2012 Ford Escape you'd use # C45521. You will want to consult the vehicle owners manual and/or Ford though because on many Class II hitches you have to use the ball mount specified by the hitch manufacturer. If they don't specify then yes, you could use # 36078.

Either ball mount accepts a ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank. For a 1-7/8 inch you can use # A-80 (rated for 2,000 pounds) and for a 2 inch you would use # A-82 (rated for 3,500 pounds).

expert reply by: Michael H