Ball Mount and Roof Rack for 2015 Ford Escape

Published 06/21/2018

Products Featured in This Question

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

(2282)

$41.29

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

(121)

$239.69

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

(343)

$36.80

Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 4" Drop - 7,500 lbs

(468)

$35.90

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

(2948)

$3.42

Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5192

(477)

$159.95

Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4

(160)

$179.87

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1275)

$279.95

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1275)

$279.95

Question:

Thanks for checking all this for me. It says on the original window sticker class II however, the 1 1/4 won't work. I should have provided you with measurements. 2 inch opening and 17" to the top. I need the 2 inch ball and required reciever. Remeber the trailer manufacture says 16 inches to top of ball to tow level. Thanks so much for all your help.

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

Let's start with the ball mount; since your Escape has a towing package and a hitch, you should start with a ball mount. You mentioned a Class II hitch so I am assuming your receiver is 1-1/4". As for the correct rise or drop, since your camper company specified 16 inches to the top of the ball you'll only need to measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver and find the difference between the two measurements.

If the height of your hitch is greater, you will need a ball mount with that amount of drop. If the height of the coupler is greater, you'll need a ball mount with that amount of rise. Based on a test fit we did of Class II Draw-Tite hitch # 36524 on a 2015 Ford Escape, which was 13-3/4" from the ground to the top of the receiver, it seems likely that you'll need a ball mount with rise, such as the Curt # C45016. This ball mount will give you 2-5/8" of rise, which would work for you if your hitch was in fact 13-3/4" from the ground to the top of the receiver.

With this ball mount you would then need 2" ball # A-82 and pin and clip # F-4.

In terms of a roof rack for your 2015 Escape with a naked roof, 50" bars will not be long enough, and since you want to stick with Thule there are three different parts you will need. The first is 53" Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420 (Black) or # TH711400 (Silver), as well as Foot Pack # TH480R and finally Fit Kit for Thule Evo # TH145192.

I have added a link to a video review of this rack on a Ford Edge for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

click to enlarge

David

6/21/2018

Kyle S.

6/21/2018

Appreciate the additional info and with that we can get you everything you need. Since the trailer manufacturer is saying it is 16" to the top of the ball to tow level, the bottom of your coupler will measure to right about 14"; and because you have 17" to the top of your hitch the perfect ball mount is the Curt # C45154. This ball mount has a 3-1/2" drop and comes with a welded-on 2" hitch ball as well as a pin and clip.