Do etrailer and Curt Hitch for 2020 Ford Escape fit Hybrid Models

Updated 03/19/2026 | Published 03/18/2026

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Question:

The e89YR and C23FR trailer hitches for a 2020 Ford Escape has under confirmed to fit, but then states excluding Hybrid and PHEV Hybrids. There are numerous answers to questions that it does fit on a 2020 hybrid model. So why the discrepancy? Am I missing something? I have a 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Titanium and would like to use it just to carry bikes.

asked by: David M

Expert Reply:

Hey David, sorry for the confusion but the Curt hitch part # C23FR and the etrailer hitch part # e89YR both fit the hybrid models of the 2020 Ford Escape. We have it in our fitguide in a confusing way but the short version of the story is that it fits both the hybrid and non-hybrid model versions of the vehicle. What kind of bikes do you have?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bobby

3/19/2026

It fit my 2020 Escape Hybrid, but I recall that I had to enlarge an existing hole to get it to fit right. The instructions were clear about this and I expected to have to do it. It did make the install a bit more challenging, thought. You could always have a shop do it! :)

Randy

3/19/2026

Hello David. I installed my curt c23fr on my 2023 Ford Escape all wheel drive Hybrid when it was new in 23. The install was easy. Took about an hour with my brother and me installing. I also bought the plug and play wire harness. Easy to install also. Love the trailer hitch. Pulls my 12 foot utility trailer easy.