Recommended Flat Tow Setup For 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Using Blue Ox Tow Bar
Updated 03/19/2026 | Published 03/16/2026
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We are getting a 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid My 2012 Pheaton already has a Blue Ox tow bar and an Air Force One brake system on the coach. previous owner used AF One I would like to know what I need to get for outfitting the car. Baae Plate, Air Hose, Wire bus to car. Can you please tell me what else will be needed to make the Ford compatible with the system?
asked by: Kirt S
Expert Reply:
Hey Kirt,
Congrats on the new car!
To get your car safe to flat tow you'll need the following parts:
Base-Plate # RM39FR
Tow-Bar Adapter # RO64FR
Lighting # RM-15267
Chargeline # RM-156-25
Air-Force One Vehicle Side # SM99209 and Hose # SM99666 (if you do not still have the vehicle side of the kit, I didn't see you mention that)
OR
Air Force One # SM99226 (If you still have the hose and vehicle side of the kit)
You may also need a high-low adapter, your tow bar needs to be within 3" of level, so if you can measure from the ground to the center of the receiver on your Pheaton I can confirm which, if any, adapter is needed.
The reason for the Roadmaster base plate is Blue Ox does not make one for a plug-in hybrid, so this base plate with the mentioned adapter will be required to reuse your Blue Ox Tow Bar. Also I am assuming you still have the safety cables that came with your tow bar, but if you don't, just let me know and I can recommend some.
What car did you flat tow before?
Ron F.
3/18/2026
I have used this exact setup for the past three years. It was an easy installation (and the wires were plenty long). It worked perfectly right out of the box - no troubleshooting required. The wiring kit has worked without a glitch for three years. It works so well that I often wonder when the next shoe will fall and I have to do some maintenance or repair to keep it working. But that has not happened - It just works perfectly! I would recommend this setup without reservation (Air Force One, Blue Ox towbar, and the Blue Ox wiring kit). All the best, Ron
Jeff
3/19/2026
Hi Kirt, I installed this kit on my 2019 Chevy Traverse AWD. The wiring kit worked just fine and hasn't given me any problems since I installed it in the Summer of 2024. I too have an air assisted accessory brake system and a Blue Ox tow bar and my coach is a 2014 Tiffin Allegro Red 38QBA. I am not familiar with your Ford Escape car but the wiring kit worked perfectly for my Traverse. I have no problem recommending this kit! God bless!
Jeff T.
3/19/2026
Works as advertised… Although I had the battery charge wire also installed so I would not have to stop every 6 hours and start my tow car
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The wiring kit works just fine . Wire loom was too short though .