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Installation Instructions

Ford Escape

Part Numbers:

75758

87627

44681

Hitch Shown In Proper Position

Equipment Required:

Wrenches: 11/16”

Frame rail

Access hole

Fastener Kit: 75758F

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle

Manufacturer’s Rating or

Hitch type

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

Max Tongue

WT (LB)

Weight Distributing

5000 (2270 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)

Weight Carrying

Ball Mount

3500 (1589 Kg) 525 (239 Kg)

Wiring Access Location: SUV 1 & 2

Frame rail

Tail pipe

Fascia

Kink pull wire to keep

spacer independent of bolt

Figure 2

Figure 1

Figure 3

Lift gate sensor reduced to this

area on vehicles with the “Hand

free lift gate” option.

Wrench

Access hole

File

Accessory Rating

Note: With the hitch installed on vehicle with “Hands free lift gate” options it will only work in limited area.

See Figure 2.

1. Feed spacers and carriage bolts into position using the pull wires provided (both rail). Leave pull wire attached. Note: It is much

easier if bolt and spacer are not engaged while inserting them into frame, refer to illustration. See Figure 3.

2. Push (only) fasteners back into frame rail leaving pull wire and the extra wire sticking out of the frame rail.

3. Raise hitch into position between frame rails, feed pull wires thru adjacent holes in the hitch. On the passenger side raise the

forward end of the bracket over the hoses crossing the frame rail (not shown).

4. Pull fastener back through access holes and hitch.

5. Remove pull wires and attach conical washers and nut (be careful not to push fastener back into frame rail).

6. Tighten to specification.

Sheet 1 of 3 75758N 8-14-12 Rev. A

Qty. (4) Carriage bolt 7/16-14 X 1.50 GR5

Qty. (4) Hex nut 7/16-14 GR2

Qty. (4) Spacer ¼ X 7/8 X 3.00

Qty. (4) Pull wire 7/16

Qty. (4) Conical washer 7/16

Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners and ball are properly tightened. If hitch is removed, plug all holes in trunk pan or other body panels to

prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working

beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch.

This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5

and SAE J684.

Form: F205 Rev A 5

Note: Fasteners typical both sides

Tighten all 7/16-14 GR5 fasteners with torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N*M)

Vehicle forward

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 . Check to see if spacer and bolt head will fit through access hole, if not

modify hole to accept hardware, the illustration above shows two ways of

achieving this, the first is using a file, the second is by inserting a wrench or

prying as shown. Enlarge hole just enough to get hardware through.

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Summary of Contents

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Installation InstructionsFord EscapePart Numbers:75758 87627 44681Hitch Shown In Proper PositionEquipment Required:Wrenches: 11/16”Fra

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