Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Ford Fusion

Published 12/21/2015

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

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 9-3/8" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

Ok thanks for previous answer, so if I upgraded my choice of vehicle to a. Smaller suv I am thinking Ford Escape or a Subaru what would max weight I could carry. Thanx

asked by: John E

Expert Reply:

Long story short you would need a trailer to transport a heavy duty power scooter with a 2015 Ford Fusion.

The highest rated hitch we offer for your vehicle is the Curt part # C12091 that has a 350 lb tongue weight rating which doesn't sound like it would be enough when you consider the weight of the carrier as well.

This hitch would work well to tow a light trailer with though. For a ball mount you would want the part # C45016, hitch ball # 19256 for 1-7/8 inch and part # 19258 for 2 inch hitch ball.

For trailer wiring you would need the part # 118574.

expert reply by: Jameson C

John

12/21/2015

Ok thanks for previous answer, so if I upgraded my choice of vehicle to a. Smaller suv I am thinking Ford Escape or a Subaru what would max weight I could carry. Thanx

Jameson C.

12/21/2015

The hitches for the 2015 Ford Escape have a much higher tongue weight capacity. For example the Hidden Hitch part # 87267 has a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs. However, I checked a Ford Escape owners manual and they do not have the same capacities. They basically have the same capacities the Fusion hitches I previously mentioned depending on how the vehicle is equipped. Subarus are going to have about the same capacities. You would need a larger vehicle like a Ford Expedition that comes with a higher capacity hitch.