Which Blue Ox Base Plate Kit for 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid  

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We do offer two Blue Ox base plate kits that fit your 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Hybrid. The part # BLU44FR and the part # BX2672. I would go with the smaller and lighterweight version part # BLU44FR as it also installs a bit easier as well.

Then for a tow bar the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420 would be a really great solution as well as it's the easiest to use and allows the towed vehicle to track behind the tow vehicle better as well.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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