I installed a DrawTite hitch on my 2004 Ford Escape and it went flawlessly. A simple coat hanger, some electrical tape, a proper sized wrench, and the hitch package was all I used. Fish three plates and three bolts through the rear of the frame and bolt it on. It took me about 30 minutes, with a second person I am sure it could be done in under 10 minutes.

A aux. transmission cooler can be added as well. The factory tow package is a small receiver. Mine is a full 2" hitch. I use mine soley to hold a bike rack though.