I'm thinking about getting a 2016/2017 FE Titanium with the 2.0. I believe that Ford lists the max tongue weight of their Class II hitch at 350lbs. I need a hitch with a tongue weight of at least 450. I saw that ETrailer has them, but they all say they won't work with the installed Class II hitch. Can the Class II hitch be removed to install an aftermarket Class III?
Whalensdad
yes you can remove it. search for Ford oem trailer hitch install. then do the the reverse. you'll be left with the notch cut in the bumper skin.
can i ask what you need the tongue capacity for?
can i ask what you need the tongue capacity for?
Would you be selling the OEM hitch? Not sure if you're near NC, but I'm wanting to get the OEM hitch.
Just FYI for anyone following .... it's the '13-'18 Escape that has a recommended max trailer tongue weight of 350#, regardless of the hitch hardware capacity itself. Changing the hitch hardware does not increase that vehicle maximum recommended tongue weight limit. All reputable aftermarket hitch manufacturers state that the appropriate maximum limit is the one imposed by the vehicle manufacturer.
Example, from 'fine print' on the etrailer website:
"..... When we're using that with our trailer, our tongue weight rating stays the same at 675, but our max gross trailer weight rating increases to 5,000 pounds. We'll want to make sure that we consult with the owner's manual of our Ford Escape and not exceed what the vehicle's rated for. We want to go by whichever number is less. ...."
Example, from 'fine print' on the etrailer website:
"..... When we're using that with our trailer, our tongue weight rating stays the same at 675, but our max gross trailer weight rating increases to 5,000 pounds. We'll want to make sure that we consult with the owner's manual of our Ford Escape and not exceed what the vehicle's rated for. We want to go by whichever number is less. ...."
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