jfischetti Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) So it looks like the hitch cover on the 2020 Aviator is an all-or-nothing affair, where the cover is either on and covering the entire hitch receiver and plugs, or it's off and exposing the entire area. While I realize that the designers pretty much want the hitch hidden because it messes up the look of the car, there are definitely times where I would want the hitch connected for say, a weekend without that inelegant open look. Hoping there might be an additional cover to allow hitch to come thru bumper without all that exposed area. These images were from the latest video from Aviator Complete Video Guide from Long McArthur Ford Lincoln https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR_AKJ20kMg&feature=youtu.be Edited October 6, 2019 by jfischetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolScoop Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) I plan to order an extra cover and cut the minimum opening required to be functional... I'll use cardboard to experiment and make a template. I agree they should offer one as an accessory. Edited October 6, 2019 by CoolScoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfischetti Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Yes I plan to do the same if there is not an add'l version to accommodate the hitch. I was figuring i could use a digital caliper to measure from the top of the trim piece to each of the corners of the hitch receiver to figure the space to cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 33 minutes ago, jfischetti said: Yes I plan to do the same if there is not an add'l version to accommodate the hitch. I was figuring i could use a digital caliper to measure from the top of the trim piece to each of the corners of the hitch receiver to figure the space to cut. What about the light connector? You going to make a hole for that too? HRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfischetti Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 I live in NYC, so the hitch is actually a good deterrent from people bumping me (not that I park on the street a lot). I frequently use the hitch transport 420 sailboats so I tend to leave it on to be functional and good protection. I figure I’d rather have just the hitch hole in the second cover and I would remove for actual trailering l when I need to plug it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Are extra covers available and at what cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfischetti Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 I actually found and ordered the part yesterday. This is the plastic part, not the primed piece that gets car color 19D528 Cap Part# 17F000 Usages: 05/06/2019, CTV Lincoln Aviator 2020-, Towing Pack 1, Wheel Lip Moulding - Moulded Black MSRP: $85.86 https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/bumpers/bumper-assy-rear-11575349-1?dealerId=22178&catalogId=251&langId=-1&storeId=1405&krypto=2P9fj5vTMKCaQWYZXSZimUYhpsZBhI3uNDFCvV61EletZyqgxcmcljwvPshG5F7qGbkL9yUMcaG%2Bb3v21lNOU7awnsEZmMbIItLx2YOH3XQ%3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T hawker Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) Is the trailer harness plug set back far enough where you can have the hinged plug cover open and still have the bumper cover installed? I ask because I believe if the car thinks there is a trailer connected, the auto stop/start is disabled. So installing a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter may "fool" the car, even if you had to install a jumper to run a light when you stepped on the brakes and just tuck that light up under the bumper so it's out of sight may solve the auto stop/start issue for those of us that don't like it and don't want to go through the menu every ignition cycle. Aviator Auto Stop Start.pdf Edited November 13, 2019 by T hawker add attachment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfischetti Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) My Hitch and adapter are currently attached to the car and Auto Start/Stop does engage. The bumper cover is not on, but i believe that an "adapted" cover with hole for hitch receiver will fit back on the car with hinged plug cover open - not sure about adding a jumper though. I will confirm tonight for you. Edited November 13, 2019 by jfischetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, T hawker said: Is the trailer harness plug set back far enough where you can have the hinged plug cover open and still have the bumper cover installed? I ask because I believe if the car thinks there is a trailer connected, the auto stop/start is disabled. So installing a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter may "fool" the car, even if you had to install a jumper to run a light when you stepped on the brakes and just tuck that light up under the bumper so it's out of sight may solve the auto stop/start issue for those of us that don't like it and don't want to go through the menu every ignition cycle. Aviator Auto Stop Start.pdf I wonder if one of these would have enough "load" to disable? HRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 1 hour ago, T hawker said: Is the trailer harness plug set back far enough where you can have the hinged plug cover open and still have the bumper cover installed? I ask because I believe if the car thinks there is a trailer connected, the auto stop/start is disabled. So installing a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter may "fool" the car, even if you had to install a jumper to run a light when you stepped on the brakes and just tuck that light up under the bumper so it's out of sight may solve the auto stop/start issue for those of us that don't like it and don't want to go through the menu every ignition cycle. Aviator Auto Stop Start.pdf You might want to look at one of these. I think it would be a better solution. https://www.autostopeliminator.com/collections/products-for-lincoln-vehicles/products/2020-lincoln-aviator-autostop-eliminator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumpster Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Thanks for the info, jfischetti! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T hawker Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Yes, thank you for the link. I will order one from AutoStopElinminator for my mothers MKC, she already dislikes the auto start/stop and she's only had the car for a week. I thought she would have problems with the push button transmission, she says to me "it's no different then my 1960 Dodge Dart I had" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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