Ford EcoSport Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)
A hitch turns your EcoSport into the one that takes a bike rack or a small cargo carrier. CURT builds one hitch for the Ford EcoSport from 2018 to 2021, Class 1, rated 3,500 lb, from $307.14 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.
2018 through 2021 EcoSport$307.14 CADSee the hitch →
Which hitch fits your EcoSport, by year
| Years | Hitch | Class, receiver, rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2018 through 2021 EcoSport | CURT 12188 | Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 3,500 lb / 350 lb tongue | $307.14 CAD |
Pick your EcoSport 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 EcoSport
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 EcoSport's factory connector for 2018 through 2019. 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 EcoSport hitch questions
Which CURT hitch fits my Ford EcoSport?
It depends on the year. CURT 12188 covers 2018 through 2021, 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 an EcoSport 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 12188), 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 12188 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 an EcoSport tow with a CURT hitch?
The hitch is rated to 3,500 lb, but the EcoSport's own tow rating in the owner's manual is the ceiling. The lower of the two numbers is your limit, every time.
