mr_jason Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) Over the weekend I decided to take a chance and add the oem ford hitch to my 2016 Edge sport. This meant cutting a hole in the bumper, swapping the foot sensors with the split sensors and adding the 4 pin trailer lighting. I had the draw Tite hitch and decided I didnt want to remove the heat shield bumper support or have it hang down. The only down side was fabricating the lower foot sensor mount, it wasnt a direct replacement. If you decide to do this Im not responsible for anything you do to your car. Edited May 7, 2018 by mr_jason 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezndo Posted May 7, 2018 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 That looks great! I also was not a fan of how far the aftermarket hitches hang below the bumper. My 2016 is lowered w/H&R springs, so the hitch would have been even lower, approximately 7” above the ground. I would have no fear of cutting the bumper just like you did. Please post any tips, details you care to share and then I’ll decide if I want to go that route. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Measuring and cutting was a big worry... Mess it up and I'm buying a new bumper cover. I made sure to measure multiple times and cut once taking my time - spent 2+ hours just cutting and measuring. The hitch replaced the metal bumper. I had to replace the foot activated sensors with the 'split' ones from the Titanium with hitch model and fab up a mount for the sensors. Seems to work. I did notice the hitch pin hole is very close to the bumper cover. I use mostly the hitch mostly for a bike rack and getting the bike rack bolt and wrench was a little tough but doable. Here's a few additional photos. I'm not responsible for anything you do to your car. Edited May 10, 2018 by mr_jason 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I added a hidden hitch to our 2016 MKX reserve and did not change the foot sensors - they still operate normally. Maybe it's a different design than the Edge Sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 The foot senors still work. This hitch is the OEM version, it doesn't hang below the bumper or require the removal of the supporting plastic/heat shield behind the bumper. It's also not specifically designed for the sport trim. I had an aftermarket hitch and didn't really like how hung below the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I forgot the OEM hitch was higher. That would make a difference with the sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesquivel Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Can you guys share the Hitch Assembly (OEM) part number? By any chance is the FT4Z19D520AA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 I don't recall the part number. I found it on parts.ford.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Mr_Jason, that looks great. I am looking to use the Ford OEM hitch on my 2016 Sport too. I really like how the hitch is in-line with the exhaust instead of hanging down low affecting ground clearance. I see in your write-up that the hitch pin hole is tight. From the angle of the picture, it is had to tell if the Hitch pin hole is in front of or behind the Sport bottom fascia (between fascia and muffler). Could you say a bit more about this? Where is the pin hole in relation to the fascia (front or back)? Will a locking hitch pin fit? I have a few Reese hitch pins with the cylindrical locks on them. Thanks! Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted July 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 It's on the outside. I use it for a bike rack most of the time so the lock on the pin is tight. It fit's, but tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thanks for the quick response. I am glad it is on the outside. The hitch hole is 5/8". I know some bike racks like my Swagman one uses a 1/2" one. So it begs the question, is it tight on a 5/8" pin or 1/2" pin? One other question before ! order the hitch and parts. Did your Ford Hitch come with the bolts or did you order separate parts. Thanks for your help! Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted July 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Mine came with all the bolts and instructions and torque specs. I also had to modify and fab up different sensors for the foot activated liftgate. The existing one on the bumper cover will not work since they go all the way across. Edited July 29, 2020 by mr_jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_jason Posted July 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I think the hitch part number I ordered was ft4z-19d520-aa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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