Custom Fit 2004 Ford Escape Accessories

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

Tow packages come with additional wiring that often requires additional relays. Since your Escape did not have a hitch on it, it did not come with a tow package and the port that Hopkins part #30445 uses will not properly function. The tail lights…

If your 2004 Ford Escape came with the factory tow package the trailer wiring harness it would need is the part #C55255 which plugs right into a connector at the rear of your vehicle. If instead you do not have the tow package you would need to…

Assuming your tires are in good shape without any bulges the easiest way to determine if you have a bent spindle is to take a straight edge that is longer than the tire and lay it across the tire parallel with your trailer frame and then measure…

The first thing I would check is the trailer wiring running light fuse located in the power distribution box under the hood. Once the fuse box is located check the legend on the lid to determine the correct fuse to check. Blown running light fuses…

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

Since we do not carry a direct model replacement for your Magnetek 6620 Power Converter, your best option is a full unit replacement. I recommend going with the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart…

The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under…

I checked the owners manual for the 2004 Ford Escape and it doesn't have tongue weight capacity information for the vehicle itself. Based on the wording in the manual it would appear that the tongue weight can be as high as 525 pounds (if the…

No, you will not have to remove your existing OEM hitch/bumper, see sheet 2 of instructions (linked below). You will be required to remove the heat shield and trim it somewhat with tin snips. You will also have to drill a hole on both sides of the…

I do have options for you but we would not have a direct replacement for your 3,500 Lb Lippert Axle. Instead, we have the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System part #ASR3500S05 or part #ASR3500S06 which as the title states is an axle-less style…

You may have a ground problem. In your situation, you have a ground that is strong enough to provide some lighting functions but not all. This is called a weak ground. When the taillights and brake lights are used at the same time, it creates the…