2013 Escape Accessories/Mods

[transitman]

I finally remembered to take a look and I only have one access point/tow hook point on the passenger side.

[Escapism]

Ah, thanks for checking. I was a little mystified.

[transitman]

I picked up my recovery hook and wheel locks today, here are some pics. The cover came off easily enough, but I'd be a little worried about snapping it back in place in freezing temps.

Edited November 3, 2012 by transitman

[CuivreParc]

It looks like the thread is left handed by the picture. Is it?

[transitman]

It looks like the thread is left handed by the picture. Is it?

Yes.

[CuivreParc]

Looking online for a recovery hook, it list front or rear hook $25. I did not see a spot on the rear, I will have to look again when I get home.

[transitman]

I've looked and couldn't find an attachment point in the rear, if you find one let me know. Otherwise, I'll have to plan my future spin outs into the snowbank so I'm facing forward. I see you hail from Troy, MO, in the early 90's I lived in Edwardsville, IL when I went to grad school at SIUE.

Edited November 3, 2012 by transitman

[Escapism]

I too have looked high and low and cannot find anything in the rear to attach the recovery hook to. But since I have a tow package I will be using this. Bolts right to the hitch.

[nobracket]

This is called an "eye bolt"

[Escapism]

^ Really? Never would have guessed. Well genius, call Ford and tell them that, because they call it a recovery hook. :poke:

Edited November 3, 2012 by Escapism

[transitman]

I was going to be clever and post a pic of a hook in an eye. One look at it and I got all queezy and tingly in my finger tips (no kidding, it was gross). So, yeah, I know what an eye bolt is and like Escapism said, Ford calls their eye bolt for recovering vehicles from a ditch, snowbank or for emergency towing a Recovery Hook.

Edited November 3, 2012 by transitman

[nobracket]

Page 191 of 2013 Escape Manual PDF

 

 

TOWING POINTS (IF EQUIPPED)

 

Towing Eye Location

 

The screw-in towing eye is located in the

 

spare wheel well.

 

The towing eye must always be carried in

 

the vehicle.

 

 

 

Installing the Towing Eye

 

The screw-in towing eye has a left-hand

 

thread. Turn it counter clockwise to install

 

it. Make sure that the towing eye is fully

 

tightened.

 

 

 

Diagram here

 

 

 

Insert a suitable object to pry open the

 

cover (1). Use recessed/notched portion

 

of the cover. Screw in the towing eye (2).

 

[transitman]

OK, you win.

For future reference and just in case you want to purchase one, here's a link to the Ford Accessory Store page.

 

http://accessories.ford.com/recovery-hook.html

Edited November 3, 2012 by transitman

[Escapism]

Now everybody knows why I picked the double face palm as my avatar. It comes in handy sooo often when dealing with online forums.

 

I stand corrected with transitman. From now on its a forged closed eye bolt w/left-hand thread.

Edited November 4, 2012 by Escapism

[Escape'13]

No, only listed front and the cargo liner.

 

Weathertech finally has the 1st & 2nd row digitalfit floor liners on their website for order!! Just ordered mine today!

[PajamaGuy]

From now on its a forged closed eye bolt w/left-hand thread.

 

I thought it's called a "Recovery Hook" ?

 

:bag:

[transitman]

I thought it's called a "Recovery Hook" ?

That, sir, is the center of the debate. I have conceded that it is in fact an eye bolt. My argument going forward is that it is an eye bolt that is used as a recovery hook. This may be a controversial position, but I stand by it.

[nobracket]

I'm changing my handle to "no-tow-eye-bolt"

 

Not even a welded eye bolt.

[PajamaGuy]

is it an open eye bolt ?

 

 

 

... a screw eye bolt ?

 

 

...a swivel eye bolt ?

 

 

 

maybe a ...lag eye bolt ?

 

 

 

 

Whereas:

 

World English Dictionary recovery (rɪˈkʌvərɪ) — n , pl -eries 1. the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation 2. restoration to a former or better condition 3. the regaining of something lost 4. the extraction of useful substances from waste 5. the recovery of a space capsule after a space flight 6. law a.the obtaining of a right, etc, by the judgment of a court b.(in the US) the final judgment or verdict in a case 7. fencing a return to the position of guard after making an attack 8. swimming, rowing the action of bringing the arm, oar, etc, forward for another stroke 9. golf a stroke played from the rough or a bunker to the fairway or green

 

Definately #2 "restoration to a former or better condition "

 

...so "recovery" is the right descriptor...

 

but "hook"...

 

hook

¹    /hʊk/ Show Spelled[hook] Show IPA

 

noun

1.

a curved or angular piece of metal or other hard substance for catching, pulling, holding, or suspending something.

2.

a fishhook.

3.

anything that catches; snare; trap.

4.

something that attracts attention or serves as an enticement: The product is good but we need a sales hook to get people to buy it.

5.

something having a sharp curve, bend, or angle at one end, as a mark or symbol.

 

... it ain't a "hook"

 

It cood be a Recovery Hook Receptacle Receiver

 

Receiver:

 

re·ceiv·er

   /rɪˈsivər/ Show Spelled[ri-see-ver] Show IPA

 

noun

1.

a person or thing that receives.

2.

a device or apparatus that receives electrical signals, waves, or the like, and renders them perceptible to the senses, as the part of a telephone held to the ear, a radio receiving set, or a television receiving set.

3.

Law . a person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a bankrupt business or person or to care for property in litigation.

4.

Commerce . a person appointed to receive money due.

5.

a person who knowingly receives stolen goods for an illegal purpose; a dealer in stolen merchandise.

=======================

 

A thing that receives..!!!!....Yeah, that's the ticket!

 

It receives the hook~!

 

So, if you want to buy one, you better ask for a "2013 Ford Escape Recovery Hook".

If you're at Ruth's Chris in Seattle, sucking down $22 GreyGoose martinis, you better be telling her it's "a Recovery Hook Receiver"!

But if after leaving "Dogs-R-Us" in Titusville after a dozen Miller Lites you get stuck in the sand at Playalinda Beach, and your buddy shows up 3 hours later with his Jeep, you're gonna say, "Give me the *&^%$$in' Eyebolt"

 

Burma Shave

[nobracket]

I found the "left hand threaded welded tow eye bolt" it was rattling around in the pocket of the drivers door.eh

 

and I was able to remove the watchermacallit that covers where it gos, with my finger.

[jcthorne]

I don't think "most newer cars" have a tow hook. Actually it's a ditch extraction hook and it's required in Europe so you can thank the Kuga for that one. Subarus are not your average American market vehicle. My 2000 Lincoln LS had one because it was supposed to be exported to Europe but that's the only other vehicle I know that actually came with a hook from the factory.

 

 

Ford GT came with the tow hook. Same hook by the way except factory installed ones were cad plated and replacenets from parts are black like the ones for the Escape. But they are interchangeable.

[Escapism]

BTW, the one I ordered from Ford Parts is plated, not black. Or did I misunderstand your post. ^

[jcthorne]

No, you did not misunderstand. The one I got from the local dealer was black but otherwise identical to the one for my Ford GT (which is oem and cad plated). Must be several different production runs. Not unusual.

[transitman]

My Intro-Tech windshield shade arrived yesterday. It was a little pricey at $59.95 and there's a fairly large gap by the mirror, but it unfolds easily, fits side to side really nice and it comes with a nice storage bag. I think it will work just fine. Here's some pics.

Edited February 28, 2013 by transitman

[Escapism]

Very nice. Thanks for posting.