Curt trailer hitch install 2016 Ford Escape (one person)
Channel: Rob Withoff
Date: 2022-06-04

Finally got to install the CURT 13186 trailer hitch on my Escape. There are a couple of tips that aren't in the official video (below), so you might want to watch both. 

I ended up using a floor jack to help me hold it in place while I tried to get it in over the muffler/resonator. Having another person or two would have helped immensely as it's really difficult to maneuver it around the driver's side, bit I highly recommend the jack no matter what. That hitch is heavy!

Adjusting the passenger side to align with the exhaust clamp holes took a mallet, leg pressure, and a clamp to get it to move. 

If you do this by yourself, I'd set aside a few hours. More if you have helpy dogs.

Official installation video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7SueDag5OE