2008 Ford Escape Trailer Hitch
The hitch that fits, the harness that plugs in, shipped free anywhere in Canada
Every part below is matched to the 2008 Ford Escape, priced in Canadian dollars, and on its way to your door with no shipping charge.
CURT parts for the 2008 Ford Escape
2005-2012 Ford Escape / 2005-2011 Mazda Tribute + Class 3 Trailer Hitch CURT 13650
$330.33
2005-2011 Ford Escape / 2005-2011 Mazda Tribute + Class 3 Trailer Hitch CURT 13651
$363.86
2005-2012 Ford Escape / 2005-2011 Mazda Tribute + Class 2 Trailer Hitch CURT 12060
$475.10
CURT 120603 CLASS 2 TRAILER HITCH 05-12 ESCAPE/MAZDA/TRIBUTE/MERCURY/MARINER CURT 120603
$511.47
CURT 56329 WIRE HARNESS EDGE/ESCAPE/FREESTAR/MKX CURT 56329
$111.43
CURT 58952 CUSTOM TOWED-VEHICLE RV WIRING 04-12 FREESTAR/ESCAPE/MARINER/EDGE CURT 58952
$145.54Your 2008 Ford Escape has four CURT hitches to choose from, and the right one comes down to what you're pulling and whether your Escape came with a factory receiver. CURT 13650 is a Class 3 hitch with a 2-inch receiver, rated to 3,500 lb gross trailer weight and 350 lb tongue weight, $330.33 CAD. Every one ships free anywhere in Canada.
- CURT 13651 is a Class 3 hitch with a 2-inch receiver, rated to 3,500 lb gross trailer weight and 350 lb tongue weight, $363.86 CAD.
- CURT 12060 is a Class 2 hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, rated to 3,500 lb gross trailer weight and 350 lb tongue weight, $475.10 CAD. It's for an Escape that didn't come with the factory receiver.
- CURT 120603 is a Class 2 hitch, rated to 3,500 lb gross trailer weight and 350 lb tongue weight, $475.10 CAD.
Trailer lights are a plug-in job on this one. CURT 56329 is the four-flat plug harness for the 2008 Ford Escape, $111.43 CAD, and it clicks into the factory connector so you're not splicing wires behind the bumper. A second harness fits as well; both are below.
What you need to tow with a 2008 Ford Escape
A bike rack only needs the hitch. A trailer needs all three, and every piece ships free anywhere in Canada.
- CURT 13650 hitch, $330.33 CAD. The receiver that bolts to the Escape.
- CURT 56329 wiring harness, $111.43 CAD. Plugs in, no splicing; the trailer lights follow the Escape's.
- CURT 45836 ball mount, $41.70 CAD. Ball mount with the ball already on it, ready to hook a trailer. Bigger coupler? CURT 45041 carries a 2-5/16-inch ball, $62.42 CAD.
Watch the install
CURT's own crew bolting a hitch onto a Escape, so you can see what's involved before you order.
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2008 Ford Escape hitch questions
Which trailer hitch fits a 2008 Ford Escape?
CURT 13650 (Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 3,500 lb), CURT 13651 (Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 3,500 lb), CURT 12060 (Class 2, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 3,500 lb), and CURT 120603 (Class 2, 3,500 lb) all fit. Pick the class that covers your trailer with room to spare, then check the fit table on the product page for your build.
How much can a 2008 Ford Escape tow with this hitch?
The hitch is rated to 3,500 lb gross trailer weight and 350 lb tongue weight, or 5,000 lb with a weight-distribution hitch. Your Escape has its own tow rating in the owner's manual, and the lower number is your limit. A loaded bike rack counts against tongue weight too.
Do I need a wiring harness for the 2008 Ford Escape?
If a trailer is going on, yes. Brake and turn signals have to work, and CURT 56329 plugs into the factory connector so the trailer lights follow the Escape's. Order it with the hitch and it's one install.
Will it fit my Escape?
Nearly every build, with a few exceptions. CURT 12060 is for an Escape that didn't come with the factory receiver. The full fit table is on each product page, so check it before you order.
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