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The 2016–2019 Escape receiver installs to factory frame openings after the exhaust is supported and lowered. The hitch is positioned above the muffler and secured with enclosed-frame hardware.

1. Confirming Fitment and Factory Equipment

We inspect the frame, bumper, spare-tire area, and any factory tow equipment before the vehicle is raised.

2. Creating Safe Working Clearance

The exhaust, spare tire, splash panels, or bumper fasteners are moved only as required for the specific generation.

3. Preparing the Structural Mounting Points

Factory holes and weldnuts are cleaned; enclosed-frame hardware is fishwired where the design requires it.

4. Raising and Centering the Receiver

The hitch is lifted evenly and every structural fastener is started before final tightening.

5. Applying Final Torque and Restoring Components

Hardware is torqued to specification, removed components are restored, and receiver, exhaust, and bumper clearances are checked.

Finished Appearance: The receiver and portions of the cross tube are visible below the rear fascia, providing a durable fixed 2-inch opening.