Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2017 Ford Focus ST Hatchback

Updated 06/19/2019 | Published 06/17/2019

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

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

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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 Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Stainless Steel

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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’m looking to put this on my focus st. My goal is to get a small light weight 4x6 trailer and haul 2 dirt bikes. Is this possible?

asked by: Walter

Expert Reply:

Curt 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch # C11431 is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Ford Focus ST Hatchback and the written instructions and a help article are linked to assist you in mounting it on your Focus. However, the online owner's manual I reviewed indicates that this "vehicle is not approved for trailer towing. Never tow a trailer with your vehicle". Your printed manual may differ so I recommend checking it. Sometimes the generalized online versions of manuals have different information.

If you choose to tow (since a 4 x 6 trailer and a couple of smaller dirt bikes may weigh only 600-lbs or so) then you will need a ball mount # C45521, a hitch ball like either 1-7/8-inch # A-80 or 2-inch # A-82 and a hitch lock # C23517. If the trailer has lights you'll also need a 4-pole wiring harness # 118674. For tie-downs for the dirt bikes you might consider # ETBMB-05852 which is a 4-piece set.