I am spoiled with my 2007 Ford Edge. I installed a roadmaster hitch on it when it was new. No problems yet. I installed a braking system with a used CC motor from a Nissan under the dash, the CC motor cable pulls on the brake pedal to the floor, and works great! I use vacuum from my RV to power the brakes and CC motor.
You can look up towing guides for many models of Fords, 2002 and newer, and then check the towing guide for the flat towing information. Hopefully the car you are buying will have the information inside the - in the owners manual.
http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/Good luck!
Fred.
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