I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
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I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
I don't think Ford does a towing package for this car, but we need to light duty hitch so we can tow a kiyak trailer that holds just 2 x 44 lbs or so. Also, maybe to haul a 1/2 cubic yard of light compost or stuff like that, not more than 300-400 lbs or so. Tell me if you know if this is possible, and how.
Thanks in advance,
Noel
Thanks in advance,
Noel
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Re: I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
You will have not trouble. Install a 2 inch hitch, connector for trailer lights and you are ready to go. Need more information? Try etrailer.com for details.
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Re: I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
Do a search here. This has been discussed at length. I have a 2007 with a Drawtite hitch and a wiring kit from etrailer. I haul a small Harbor Freight trailer all the time.
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Re: I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
I recently installed a hitch and wiring kit from etrailer.com also (on my 07 FEH). I have trailered my 2 dirt bikes a couple of times with no issues (total weight probably 750lb). My fuel economy didn't dive as bad as I though it would either!
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Re: I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
I have been told that an aftermarket wiring harness will ruin the electronics? Has anyone else heard this? We are extremely frustrated since the owners manual clearly states that the hybrid will tow 1000lbs, but the dealership flatly denies that it will tow anything and refuses to advise us as to the best equipment to use or how to install it. We bought Ford wiring harness for a regular Escape, but it doesn't come with a wiring diagram. Is this harness compatible with the FEH and if so where can you find the diagram?
Last edited by alaskansunbeam; Jul 16, 2010 at 05:37 AM.
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Re: I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
I installed a 2" hitch and lighting kit that I purchased from etrailer.com. Both were very easy to install. I've towed my dirt bikes a dozen times and the FEH does really well. I think this vehicle tows better than Ford thinks it does.
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Re: I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
I have been told that an aftermarket wiring harness will ruin the electronics? Has anyone else heard this? We are extremely frustrated since the owners manual clearly states that the hybrid will tow 1000lbs, but the dealership flatly denies that it will tow anything and refuses to advise us as to the best equipment to use or how to install it. We bought Ford wiring harness for a regular Escape, but it doesn't come with a wiring diagram. Is this harness compatible with the FEH and if so where can you find the diagram?
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Re: I need to do light towing with our 2007 FEH
You can get a hitch at U Haul too. Using their online hitch selector it doesn't matter if you put in Escape FWD, 4WD, Hybrid or 4WD Hybrid it comes up with the same Class III #3500 hitch. Never asks if you have a I4 or V6 either. Do you think they know more than the manufacturer??
