Mark Johnson Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) We are looking to purchase a 2015 Edge. We are current owners of a 2008 Edge.I am debating about ordering a 2015 Titanium with the tow package or purchasing one without and adding an aftermarket hitch, such as a Curt.My local dealers don't have any Edges with Tow package that I can see. So, that leads me to my questions.If you have the factory installed tow package, does it come with a 2" receiver or a 1.25" receiver?I realize that the factory hitch is a class II, and the Curt hitch is Class III.My hesitation on passing on the tow package and just going for the after market Curt hitch is that I possibly loose out on other benefits of the tow package such as trailer sway control and upgraded cooling fans.I really prefer the 2" receiver as that opens us up to more accessories and I can use my existing Thule bike rack that needs 2".Thanks for any answers and feedback. Edited June 28, 2015 by Mark Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacyon Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 My .02 cents and vote would be to do the factory tow "package" as it more than just a place to connect your toys to. IIRC correctly, this includes better cooling, higher output alternator, and Tow Stability Control in the drive train's computer. Not 100% sure on the first two, but 100% on the stability control as I have the factory tow package on my 2011. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklein61 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hi Mark I asked this question also. The factory hitch comes with a 2 inch receiver, upgraded cooling fans and radiator, 4 pin wiring harness and trailer sway control. Also the hitch is more hidden then an aftermarket which makes for a better appearance. To me this makes the factory installed hitch a no brainer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Johnson Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Thanks Guys. This is what I wanted to know. I have always been leaning towards the factory installed, but just needed the confirmation that it has the 2" receiver. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterS Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Just to reconfirm for you. Our 2015 Titanium came with the 2" receiver and the trailer wiring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossross Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Here is a pic of the factory installed hitch in my 2015 Titanium. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Proefrock Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 See my post in the Sport Towing thread Post#20 There are some real issues for aftermarket hitches. If you think you remotely are interested in a hitch, spend the $400 to get it as a factory option. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmick Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I love the hitch in my titanium, looks good, like it belongs, not just stuck under the bumper, and with the back up camera, if you cannot center your hitch over the trailer you are backing up to, then. You must be blind...very very easy and right on the mark every time... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Just got my 2015 Titanium, with factory hitch. It is 2", tucked up under the bumper. To do a aftermarket, and get it to set up hidden away, you will have to do surgery on the dam that sets below the bumper. This is all molded around nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlkansascity Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 We are looking to purchase a 2015 Edge. We are current owners of a 2008 Edge.I am debating about ordering a 2015 Titanium with the tow package or purchasing one without and adding an aftermarket hitch, such as a Curt.My local dealers don't have any Edges with Tow package that I can see. So, that leads me to my questions.If you have the factory installed tow package, does it come with a 2" receiver or a 1.25" receiver?I realize that the factory hitch is a class II, and the Curt hitch is Class III.My hesitation on passing on the tow package and just going for the after market Curt hitch is that I possibly loose out on other benefits of the tow package such as trailer sway control and upgraded cooling fans.I really prefer the 2" receiver as that opens us up to more accessories and I can use my existing Thule bike rack that needs 2".Thanks for any answers and feedback. I've wrestled with the same decision on my Gen 1 and what it came down to for me was the fact that other things are included with the factory option. Like on the older ones, I think you got receiver hitch, engine oil cooler, larger radiator, upgraded battery and cooling fans, wiring harness and 4-pin connector I looked up the 2014/2015 class ll tow package and this is what Ford says is included; Class II Trailer Tow Package includes hitch receiver, larger radiator, upgraded cooling fans, wiring harness with 4-pin connector, and trailer sway control (3,500 lbs. max.) To me, it ended up being more about enhanced cooling, etc. than the actual receiver. I also hate the small receiver as I have lot's of 2" stuff I can't use on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Folks I am having a tough time following this discussion. The pictures look like two inch class 3 receivers yet the spec. says Class 2 which is smaller. Is the spec. wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklein61 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 It is a class II which this particular factory hitch is 2 inches. That threw me off also as most class II are 1 1/4". I do have the factory hitch on my 2015 Edge SEL and it is a 2 inch receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v167 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Dealer is installing tow package on my 2015 Sport next week. He is including a 7 pin connector and transmission oil cooler but said I didn't need a larger capacity radiator as tow limit is only 3500 lbs. Does this sound right or do I need the larger radiator? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Dealer is installing tow package on my 2015 Sport next week. He is including a 7 pin connector and transmission oil cooler but said I didn't need a larger capacity radiator as tow limit is only 3500 lbs. Does this sound right or do I need the larger radiator? Thanks Can you post pics when finished? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Sport Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Dealer is installing tow package on my 2015 Sport next week. He is including a 7 pin connector and transmission oil cooler but said I didn't need a larger capacity radiator as tow limit is only 3500 lbs. Does this sound right or do I need the larger radiator? Thanks The tow rating on the Sport is 2000lbs, check the owners manual. Having the dealer install any of the listed items does not increase it's capacity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v167 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Here are pics of the new rig. I thought it would be an OEM Ford unit but they gave me this Cort instead. Dealer said max tow capacity for the Sport is 3500 lbs but they didn't recommend going higher then 3100 lbs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmick Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I like the factory one better personally.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
built2prfctn Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I like the factory one better personally....image.jpegimage.jpeg You dont have a sport... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmick Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 You dont have a sport... I know I don't have a sport..... am I wrong in assuming that the factory hitch would be the SAME for the entire edge line up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Sport Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I know I don't have a sport..... am I wrong in assuming that the factory hitch would be the SAME for the entire edge line up? They are the same for all models but most people are a little hesitant to cut the lower bumper cover on the Sport to make it fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmick Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I don't know why....must be a personal thing...I would rather have ANY option installed by the factory not an aftermarket. To me it looks better, and if there were any issues down the road I would imagine it would be easier to resolve them as it "came that way". I don't think they "cut" em as they are molded,,, Different strokes.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I don't know why....must be a personal thing...I would rather have ANY option installed by the factory not an aftermarket. To me it looks better, and if there were any issues down the road I would imagine it would be easier to resolve them as it "came that way". I don't think they "cut" em as they are molded,,, Different strokes.. They would have to cut the rear valance on the Sport since there was no option for Towing from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotBuyEdge Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Do not purchase a 2015 or later Edge that doesn't already have a hitch on it if you want a hitch that is not aftermarket. I spoke to several dealerships in the area on March 23, 2016 and Ford changed the 2015 Edge design so there is no longer a factory hitch available. You can get an ugly Uhaul hitch or other after market hitch that hangs down and sticks out below the back bumper but the factory hitch that is built into the bumper is not available. I am disgusted with this change and if I had been informed of this before my purchase I would not have bought an Edge. Why spend $40,000 on a vehicle to deface it with an ugly hitch. Bad move Ford! Never buying a Ford again. Will stick with Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I don't understand - if they're building them at the factory then you should be able to buy the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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