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Can you put a trailer hitch on a 2016 Ford Explorer?

Can you put a trailer hitch on a 2016 Ford Explorer?

Will Handsfree Liftgate Sensors Work When Hitch Is Installed on 2016 Ford Explorer The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2016 Explorer is the Draw-Tite #76034. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. The hands-free liftgate option will still work.

Can you add a tow hitch to a Ford Explorer?

To add a trailer hitch to a 2018 Ford Explorer you will need only a few tools, a Draw-Tite 76034 trailer hitch and about 45 minutes to complete the installation. Follow these basic steps to begin hauling all kinds of hitch-mounted accessories with your Ford Explorer today.

How do you put a hitch on a Ford Explorer?

2018 Ford Explorer hitch installation steps

  1. Support the exhaust.
  2. Lower the exhaust.
  3. Remove the tow hook.
  4. Remove the passenger exhaust hanger.
  5. Attach the exhaust hangers to the hitch.
  6. Feed the carriage bolt into the frame.
  7. Position the hitch.
  8. Torque the hitch.

Does my Explorer have a hitch?

Your 2016 or 2017 Explorer may have a panel on the rear bumper that hides the trailer hitch. This panel can be easily removed by placing your hand under the center of the panel, lifting up and out, then placing your fingers behind the panel and gently pulling it off. Putting it back is just as easy.

How long does it take to install a trailer hitch for a Ford Explorer?

Buy 2016 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch from AutoZone. Notes: 500/5,000 lbs. When used with a weight distribution kit (tongue weight / gross trailer weight). 675/4,500 lbs. Weight carrying (tongue weight / gross trailer weight). Install time is 45 minutes.

Can a Ford Explorer tow a camper trailer?

Take your adventure quotient to the next level: Equip your Explorer with this rugged receiver that bolts directly to the rear frame and provides the capability to tow a boat, camper or trailer. Constructed of tubular steel crossmembers and high-strength steel brackets.

What are the dimensions of a Ford trailer hitch?

Constructed of tubular steel crossmembers and high-strength steel brackets. Finished with a durable E-coat and black powder topcoat for maximum corrosion resistance. Dimensions – approximately 17.5″ long, 51.1″ wide, 10.0″ high. Includes hitch, bezel and mounting hardware.

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