Does Blue Ox Base Plate Fit 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid

Question

Question:

I spoke with Blue-Ox and they said that there base plate for the 2024 Ford Escape Plug in Hybrid BX2697 was not officially approved yet. Does your part # BLU82CR fit a 2024 Escape plug in hybrid...Have you installed any yet to verify that Ford did not make any changes between the 2023 and 2024 models. Thanks for your help. Bill

asked by: Bill P

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

Hi Bill; I can understand wanting to make sure, and I can tell you the Blue Ox base plate will fit a 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, though no we have not done an install. We have our own team here dedicated specifically to these fits, and I can tell you that Roadmaster has officially verified the same base plate for the '23 fits the '24, and that the only change for the '24 Escape Plug-In Hybrid is that a couple of colors that aren't offered.

The big facelift of the Escape Plug-In Hybrid was done for the 2023 model year. So the Blue Ox base plate will fit, and I'll go ahead and list the parts out you need to flat tow in case you need more than just the base plate.

- Base Plate Kit: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU82CR

- Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380

- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267

- Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25

- Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400

- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251

expert reply by: Kyle S

1

Bill P.

3/8/2024

Thanks Kyle. You fully answered my question and gave me excellent information of what I need to do in order to complete my project.

Answer 1

Hi Ken! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C67MJ will indeed fit your 2025 Ford Escape PHEV. I confirmed this directly with Curt and this hitch is actually specifically for the PHEV and will not fit the other versions…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Hey Danny, yes the etrailer hitch part #e89YR that you referenced does fit your 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid as long as it's not a PHEV model.

view full answer...

Answer 3

Hi Randy, Starting with the necessary parts I have the following recommendations: Baseplate: If you have a non plug-in hybrid then you'll need the #BLU92CR; if you have a plug-in hybrid then you'll need part #BLU82CR instead. Tow Bar:…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Hi Bob! We have you covered for both. For the base plate, I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #RM77GR. They make the best base plate in the industry and are the ones to get. That said, do you already have tow…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Hey, Bill. If you’re not installing a supplemental braking system, like part #DM86VR, then the answer is no, you won’t need to install a charge line kit (part #RM-156-25). You will, however, want to double-check your owner’s manual for the exact…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Hey Terry, thanks for all of the insight! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU92CR works for your 2025 Ford Escape Hybrid as long as it isn't the Plug-In Hybrid version, so it sounds like you're good to go on that front! For your Blue Ox Patriot…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Hey Paul, I checked with Roadmaster and there are indeed base plates for the 2024 Ford Escape Hybrids. Depending on what you have, here are the fits: - 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid & Hybrid Platinum: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Hey Vickie, the extended length of the coiled adapter that comes with the part #RM-15267 is 8 foot and the Demco part #DM9523010-54 adapter is only 7 foot long.

view full answer...