SLB1904 Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Has anyone installed a hitch receiver on their Edge Sport models (with lift gate sensor)? Looking to have one for my '17 Edge Sport for bike rack purposes only (not for towing). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edsasdelli Posted March 25, 2018 Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 I installed a Draw Tite #75234 on my 2015 Edge Sport, sensor still works but little harder to activate, I have to fish around with my foot. I tow a motorcycle trailer with it, no problems. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Ford/Edge/2015/75234.html?vehicleid=201542261 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 When I purchased my 2017, I was trying to get the kick sensor to work. The sales man pointed out that the tow hitch is in the way and then he said I can have that removed for you.... I said thanks but no thanks. Haven't towed anything yet, but when I do its great that its already there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I added a hidden hitch to our MKX and have no problems with the kick sensor at all. How are you trying to activate it? You need to kick straight ahead and up touching your shoelaces to the underside of the bumper. Don’t sweep it side to side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I added a hidden hitch to our MKX and have no problems with the kick sensor at all. How are you trying to activate it? You need to kick straight ahead and up touching your shoelaces to the underside of the bumper. Don’t sweep it side to side. It seems hit or miss, but you are correct the deeper my foot is and the higher up in terms of almost touching the body seems to activate it. 8/10 I just hit the button on the keyfob. But I do appreciate having the ability to use the kick if my hands are full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 I added the oem hitch to my 16 sport. It's not designed to fit but I cut the hole for the receiver in the bumper cover to make it work. Also had to order the 'split' lift gate sensors from a titanium with the hitch to make foot liftgate work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted December 4, 2018 Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 14 minutes ago, mr_jason said: I added the oem hitch to my 16 sport. It's not designed to fit but I cut the hole for the receiver in the bumper cover to make it work. Also had to order the 'split' lift gate sensors from a titanium with the hitch to make foot liftgate work. Whenever you get a chance can you post the part number for the split liftgate sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 I can't recall the part numbers, the dealer looked them up for me. The lower mount was flat vs rounded so I had to fab up a flat mount to attach. here's a few pictures If you decide to do this or try to do this to your vehicle I'm not responsible for anything you mess up, break, destroy. You assume all responsibility. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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