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Ford Escape (2023–Present) Hitch Installation

Vehicle Coverage: 2023–Present Ford Escape; exact trim, body configuration, and factory tow equipment are verified before scheduling
Receiver: Fixed 2-inch receiver
Hitch Rating: 3,500 lbs towing / 525 lbs tongue weight, subject to Ford's vehicle limits
Installation Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours
The current Escape receiver mounts inside both rear frame rails. Existing access openings are enlarged only enough for the structural hardware, which is fishwired into three attachment points per side.
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 cross tube sits high beneath the rear bumper; the centered receiver and safety-chain loops remain visible below the fascia.