Ford C-Max Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)
A hitch turns your C-Max into the one that takes a bike rack or a small cargo carrier. CURT builds one hitch for the Ford C-Max from 2013 to 2018, Class 1, rated 3,500 lb, from $282.35 CAD with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Your year decides the part. Find it in the table, open the year page for the exact hitch, price and wiring, and you're done in a few minutes.
2013 through 2018 C-Max$282.35 CADSee the hitch →
Which hitch fits your C-Max, by year
| Years | Hitch | Class, receiver, rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2013 through 2018 C-Max | CURT 12092 | Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 3,500 lb / 350 lb tongue | $282.35 CAD |
Pick your C-Max year
Each year page has the hitch, the harness and the ball mount that go together, with the price of each.
CURT parts for the Ford C-Max
Wiring, ball mount and the rest
A bike rack needs nothing but the hitch. A trailer needs lights, and CURT 55774 ($49.65 CAD) is the four-flat harness that plugs into the C-Max's factory connector for 2018. No cutting, no scotch-locks.
Then a ball mount sized to the receiver: CURT 45521 ($51.38 CAD) drops straight into a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Pick the drop or rise that keeps the trailer level, and match the ball to the coupler. The ball mount guide covers both in two minutes.
Canadian winters eat hitch hardware. Salt and brine get into the receiver and the trailer plug, so a smear of grease on the pin, a cap on the receiver and a rinse under the bumper in spring keep a CURT hitch looking new for years. The rust and salt care guide has the full routine.
Ford C-Max hitch questions
Which CURT hitch fits my Ford C-Max?
It depends on the year. CURT 12092 covers 2013 through 2018, a Class 1 hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver rated to 3,500 lb. Open your year page and the exact hitch, price and wiring are on it.
Can I put a bike rack on a C-Max with this hitch?
Yes. The 1-1/4 inch receiver takes any 1-1/4 inch rack, and a loaded rack counts against the hitch's tongue weight (350 lb on CURT 12092), so a four-bike platform rack with bikes on it is the most you'd want on it.
Can I install the hitch myself?
Most owners do. CURT rates CURT 12092 a novice install, about 30 minutes with hand tools and a jack. The main body tucks behind the bumper so only the receiver shows. The install video above is the real job, uncut.
How much can a C-Max tow with a CURT hitch?
The hitch is rated to 3,500 lb, but the C-Max's own tow rating in the owner's manual is the ceiling. The lower of the two numbers is your limit, every time.
