Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Ford Escape with a Factory Hitch
Updated 06/25/2012 | Published 06/21/2012
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Question:
Will this product fit with the existing factory installed class II hitch?
asked by: Christopher T
Expert Reply:
I do have a hitch for your 2012 Ford Escape that will fit with the factory hitch that is installed on your vehicle, but the Curt Hitch # 13650 that you referenced is not designed to work on Escapes with factory hitches.
You would want a Draw-Tite Max-Frame, # 75751, as this hitch is confirmed to fit the Escapes with factory hitches. Check out the installation instructions and installation video I attached for this product.
If you plan on doing some towing you may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup:
- Draw-Tite Wiring # 118251 (installation instructions and video attached)
- etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # EBMK4
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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