Best Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Ford Fusion

Published 09/12/2014

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness

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$65.54

Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4" Rise - 10" Long - 2,000 lbs

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$30.89

Question:

Curious about the true capacity of the setup. I have a small snowmobile trailer that has been easily towed behind other small/midsized vehicles and the total weight of the trailer and snowmobiles is 1,700 lbs with only about 50-100 lbs of weight at the hitch. The trailer uses a 2inch ball on it. Im debating if this is a good or a bad idea to do with a newer fusion and would love to hear your thoughts.

asked by: CB

Expert Reply:

I checked online at Ford and the owners manual for the 2016 Ford Fusion indicates a 2,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity if it has a 2.0 liter motor. If you have any other motor then you will not be able to tow a 1,700 pound trailer.

The Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24897 has a 2,000 pound capacity so it can handle the trailer. For a ball mount use # 3594 in the rise position only. And you mentioned that you need a 2 inch ball so you can use # 19258.

And for trailer wiring you can use # 118574.

expert reply by: Michael H