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DRAW-TITE Class 1 trailer hitches are the perfect mix of style and stability for those times when youre working on a home project or heading out on an adventure. This DRAW-TITE Class 1 receiver hitch is rated for up to 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) and up to 200 lbs. tongue weight (TW). No weight distribution kits can be used on this specific trailer hitch. DRAW-TITE hitches are designed to provide top towing performance, with solid-all-welded construction and a black powder coat finish to resist rust and corrosion. The Class 1 trailer hitch has a 1-1/4 inch square receiver tube opening so you can easily attach accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier, or a utility trailer. Includes all the mounting hardware needed for installation and are backed by a nationwide lifetime limited warranty. DRAW-TITE trailer hitches are tested to exceed V-5 and SAE J684 standards. DRAW-TITE: North Americas Favorite Hitch.
| BRAND: | DRAW-TITE |
| PART NUMBER: | 24961 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 26.1 LBS |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 2,000 LBS. |
| GROSS TONGUE WEIGHT: | 200 LBS. |
| RECEIVER SIZE: | 1.25 IN. |
| HITCH CLASS: | I |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| ATTACHMENT LOCATION: | REAR |
| HITCH VISIBILITY: | VISIBLE |
| CROSS-TUBE TYPE: | SQUARE TUBE |
| BALL MOUNT INCLUDED: | NO |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
| FINISH: | BLACK POWDER COAT OVER E-COAT |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| MOUNTING LOCATION: | VEHICLE FRAME |
| MOUNTING TYPE: | BOLT-ON |
Draw-Tite has designed custom-fit trailer hitches since 1946 and is one of North America's most widely fitted hitch brands. Receiver hitches use solid all-welded construction and low-profile designs that follow modern vehicle contours, install with minimal bumper cutting or drilling, meet or exceed V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards, and carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Draw-Tite has been leading custom-fit trailer hitch design and engineering since its founding in 1946, and it remains one of the most widely fitted hitch brands in North America. The company's stated approach is straightforward: every hitch is tested rigorously so that it performs well beyond published industry standards, a philosophy it markets as Tested Tough. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Fulton, Bulldog, Tekonsha, Bargman and Wesbar.
Custom fit is the defining characteristic. Rather than adapting a universal design, Draw-Tite engineers a trailer hitch for a specific make, model and model year, so it bolts to existing frame locations with minimal bumper cutting or drilling. Low-profile designs follow the rear contours and aerodynamic styling of modern vehicles, which matters more than it once did now that rear fascias are shaped and sensor-equipped. Construction is solid all-welded steel for maximum strength, and every hitch meets or exceeds V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards and is backed by a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
The range spans receiver sizes and classes to suit different loads, from 1-1/4 inch receivers for bike racks, cargo carriers and light trailers up through 2 inch receivers for heavier towing. Front mount hitches add a receiver at the front of the vehicle for winch mounts, snow plows, spare carriers and precise trailer positioning.
The Hidden Hitch series takes concealment further by mounting behind the vehicle's rear fascia, so the vehicle keeps its factory appearance until a removable receiver is fitted. Each is custom designed per make and model for a no-drill installation that does not compromise ground clearance, rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Matching plug-and-play wiring completes the towing system.
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How to Install a Receiver (Trailer) Hitch - Draw•Tite®
The Draw-tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Square Receiver, Black for Select Ford Fiesta 24961 (Part #DT24961) fits 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta models. The 2019 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The Draw-tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Square Receiver, Black for Select Ford Fiesta 24961 (Part #DT24961) fits the following vehicles: 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the Draw-tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Square Receiver, Black for Select Ford Fiesta 24961 (Part #DT24961) is designed to fit the 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta.
The Draw-tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Square Receiver, Black for Select Ford Fiesta 24961 (Part #DT24961) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The English section of the manual states this hitch fits 2011-Current Ford Fiesta Hatchback. However, the French and Spanish sections list 2017-Current. Visit the Cequent website for the most up-to-date information regarding application years and trim levels, as noted in the manual.
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight: 2000 lb. (908 kg). Maximum Tongue Weight: 200 lb. (91 kg). Do not exceed the lower of your towing vehicle manufacturer's rating or these limits.
Required tools: ratchet, torque wrench, safety glasses, sockets (10mm, 11/16", 3/4"), 6" socket extension, exhaust removal pliers, and tin snips. The manual notes that installation time is 30 minutes for professional installers.
Yes. You must lower the muffler by removing two rubber isolator hangers from the hanger rods. Spray lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and rubber isolator to ease removal. Support the exhaust to prevent damage.
Yes, if necessary. Remove the heat shield nuts with a 10mm socket. Measure 1" rearward from the middle attachment hole on the heat shield, mark a perpendicular line, and remove the rear portion of the heat shield using tin snips. Reinstall the heat shield with the two remaining attachment holes.
Tighten all 1/2"-13 Gr.5 and 7/16"-14 Gr.5 bolts and nuts with a torque wrench to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N·M). Proper torque is essential to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Always wear safety glasses when installing the hitch. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle. Do not use a torch to cut access or attachment holes. Support the exhaust to prevent damage. If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or body panels to prevent water and exhaust fume entry.
Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened. Verify that the hitch is securely mounted to the vehicle periodically. If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or body panels to prevent water and exhaust fume entry.
Fastener kit 24961F includes: (2) Carriage Bolts 7/16"-14 x 1 1/4" GR5, (2) Special Washers 3/16" x 1" x 2" (part no. 1204), (2) Conical Washers 7/16" (part no. 01292007), (2) Hex Nuts 7/16"-14 GR2, (2) Hex Bolts 1/2"-13 x 1.25 GR5, (2) Conical Washers 1/2" (part no. 01292008), (2) Handle Nuts 1/2-13 GR5 (part no. 1332), and (2) Fish wires 7/16" (part no. 5481).
An authorized drawbar kit (part no. 3594) is available and sold separately. The drawbar must be used in the RISE position only.
Hitch 24961 is a weight-carrying hitch. Weight-distributing capability is listed as N/A in the manual specifications.
The reverse fishwire procedure is used to insert 7/16" Carriage Bolts and special washers into the vehicle frame. The procedure involves: (A) inserting the bolt and block into the frame, (B) aligning the block on the access hole, and (C) pulling the bolt through the block. This must be done on both sides of the vehicle before raising the hitch into place. Fish wires (part no. 5481) are left attached during initial hitch positioning.
Carefully raise the hitch into place over the muffler and up around the bolts installed in Step 1, being careful not to push the bolts back up into the frame. Leave the fish wires attached. Install 7/16" Conical Washers and 7/16" Nuts onto the bolts securely without tightening to hold the hitch in place. The conical washers must have the teeth side against the hitch.
Bend the Handle Nuts (part no. 1332) as shown in the manual illustration and insert them through the access holes in the frame. Align the handle nuts over the slots in the hitch. Install 1/2" Conical Washers (part no. 01292008) and 1/2" Hex Bolts (1/2"-13 x 1.25 GR5). Torque the fasteners to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N·M), then raise the muffler back into place.
The carriage bolts are 7/16"-14 x 1 1/4" Grade 5 (GR5). Two bolts are included in fastener kit 24961F.
Two sizes of conical washers are used: (2) 7/16" Conical Washers (part no. 01292007) and (2) 1/2" Conical Washers (part no. 01292008). The teeth side of the conical washer must be positioned against the hitch.
Special Washers (3/16" x 1" x 2", part no. 1204) are used during the reverse fishwire procedure to insert the 7/16" Carriage Bolts into the vehicle frame. Two special washers are included in fastener kit 24961F.
If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes. A hitch or ball that has been damaged should be removed and replaced.
Always wear your seatbelt. Slow down when towing and never exceed any posted speed limit. Load the trailer heavier in front. Do not exceed the lower of your towing vehicle manufacturer's rating or 2000 lb. GVWR / 200 lb. tongue weight. If excess sway occurs, take your foot off the gas pedal and hold the steering wheel as steady as possible. Do not apply your brakes and do not speed up.
Cequent Performance Products, Inc. offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original consumer purchaser only. The product is warranted to be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The warranty is valid only if products are returned for inspection and testing, the alleged nonconformance has not been caused by misuse, neglect, wear and tear, improper installation, unsuitable storage, improper repair, alteration, or accident, and the product was installed, maintained and used in accordance with instructions. Product replacement is the sole and exclusive remedy. Contact Cequent at 47912 Halyard Drive, Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170, or 1-800-632-3290 to make a warranty claim.
Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened. The manual emphasizes that proper torque is needed to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
The manual does not mention disconnecting the vehicle battery as part of the installation procedure.
No. You only need to lower the muffler by removing the two rubber isolator hangers from the hanger rods. Support the exhaust to prevent damage. The muffler is raised back into place after the handle nuts are installed and torqued.
The manual does not mention drilling as part of the installation procedure. The installation uses existing frame access holes and the reverse fishwire procedure to insert fasteners into the frame.
No. The manual explicitly states: "Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch." Use tin snips to trim the heat shield. Measure 1" rearward from the middle attachment hole on the heat shield, mark a perpendicular line, and remove the rear portion of the heat shield with tin snips.
The average installation time is 30 minutes for professional installers. The manual notes that if you do not feel comfortable performing this installation on your own or are in need of assistance, you should contact a professional installer.
Do not cut, weld or modify this receiver. The manual explicitly prohibits these modifications.
The manual specifies that hitch 24961 fits the Ford Fiesta Hatchback only. Visit the Cequent website for the most up-to-date information regarding application years and trim levels.
Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened. If fasteners are loose, retorque all 1/2"-13 Gr.5 and 7/16"-14 Gr.5 bolts and nuts to 50 Lb.-Ft. (68 N·M) using a torque wrench. Proper torque is essential to keep the hitch secure to the vehicle when towing.
Spray a lubricant or soapy water on the metal hanger rod and the rubber isolator to ease removal. This will help loosen the connection and make removal easier.
1 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2019 | Ford Fiesta | Hatchback | Class 1 Trailer Hitch: 2000 lbs 200/2,000 lbs. Weight Carrying (tongue weight/gross trailer weight) Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 30 minutes |
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