Thursday, February 2, 2012

How hard is it to install a trailor hitch to a 02 Ford Escape?

I have a 2002 Ford Escape that does not have the towing package. I just boat a boat and now need to pick it up. What all do I need? How hard is it?How hard is it to install a trailor hitch to a 02 Ford Escape?Most of the hitch manufacturers have a hitch that will work, and most are pretty cheap. But be prepared to removed some hardware and FOLLOW the directions. I once had a bolt come loose from the guide wire and a 1.5 hour install turned into 3+ freaking hours under my wife's new car. (I felt like taking it back to the dealer). With Fords, the hitch is pretty easy, but check to see if you can get an inexpensive wiring harness too. Our old Taurus' harness was outrageous and I ended up finding a wiring 'workaround."How hard is it to install a trailor hitch to a 02 Ford Escape?Not hard at all if you buy the correct one for your vehicle. It simply bolts into place.

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