Is Drilling Required To Install etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver e89YR On 2020 Ford Escape?

Updated 05/19/2021 | Published 05/17/2021

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Question:

Is the e89YR A bolt unit or or does it require drilling.

asked by: Warren

Expert Reply:

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e89YR you were looking at for your 2020 Ford Escape will not require any drilling any new holes for it to be installed. However, you may need to use a drill, file, or rotory tool to enlarge the existing hole. You will need to open up the access hole on each side of the frame to fit the 1/2" carriage bolts through, and will need to trim the heat shield.

If you are planning on towing with your vehicle you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # TE54FR.

I included a video of the # TE54FR being installed and a link to the written instructions of the # DT56MR for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C