Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver And Towing Accessories For 2012 Ford Fusion SE

Updated 06/09/2017 | Published 06/08/2017

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

(361)

$35.57

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

(361)

$40.41

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

(20)

$231.38

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

(2327)

$51.26

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2977)

$3.90

Question:

Hi, there! I have a new 2012 Ford Fusion SE, and I need to get a hitch onto the thing. Most modern hitches are of the hidden Euro-hitch variety, which require lengthy extensions and have commensurate weight and leverage limitations. Are there any old-school hitches available? Id prefer to have the hitch receiver visible and sticking out, as God intended. : Am I out of luck?

asked by: Kirk K

Expert Reply:

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24865. This hitch is 5-1/2 inches from the outermost part of the bumper to the center of the itch pin hole. The Curt Hitch # C11390 has a measurement from the outermost bumper of 5 inches to the center of the hitch pin hole.

For your ball mount, I recommend the Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs # C45521 along with a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball like # A-80 or a 2 inch ball like # A-82. You will also need the Curt Class I and II Pin and Clip - 1/2" Diameter # F-4.

For your trailer wiring, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118422. This harness will connect to your factory wiring behind each tail light. You will connect the harness to your battery using a wire with a fuse holder. I've attached an article to assist as well as videos.