Differences Between Curt Trailer Hitches for 2022 Ford Escape

Published 01/06/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(163)

$234.49

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(3858)

$14.94

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1356)

$12.47

Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4" Rise, 6" Drop - 14-1/4" Long - 6,000 lbs

(3828)

$47.74

Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span

(894)

$16.51

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

(66)

$73.46

Question:

I see that you show the # C23FR as a fit for the 2022 Ford Escape, but you used to sell a # CU56FR. What's the difference between the two?

asked by: Sal

Expert Reply:

Both the # C23FR (Curt 13454) and the CU56FR (Curt 13436) are fits for a 4th generation Ford Escape, however the CU56FR which isn't a fit for the popular Escape Hybrid has been phased out in favor of the redesigned # C23FR which DOES fit the hybrid.

If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # TE54FR, a ball mount like # D-28 along with a # PC3 hitch pin and # 40038 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball.

I've linked to install instructions and step by step videos for the # C23FR hitch and the # TE54FR trailer wiring harness.