Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2014 Ford Focus

Published 07/05/2016

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

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$171.17

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

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$58.55

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

(2621)

$16.53

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

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$17.55

Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K

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Question:

The towing is all rated for a uhaul but will this system physically work? Like hitch size.

asked by: Paul F

Expert Reply:

During my research for your vehicle, I found that in the owner's manual it states that you should never tow a trailer page #202.

This means that the hitch is intended to transport items like a bike rack or cargo carrier. See page #195 for more information about this.

If you decide to tow anyways you will need a hitch, wiring, a ball mount, and ball to tow a trailer. The Curt hitch # C1118, you were looking at will be a fit for your 2014 Ford Focus. There are ball mounts like # 3593 and balls # 19258 and # 19256 that that fit the 1-1/4 sized hitches. To determine the proper height, see the linked Help Article. The wiring harness you will want for lighting is # 118548.

I have linked all the above parts to this page for your purchasing convenience.