2018 Ford Explorer Class 3 Hitch Installation #13386

This video walks step-by-step through the process of how to install the CURT class 3 trailer hitch #13386 on a 2018 Ford Explorer. It covers the tools needed and the steps involved in the installation, such as lowering the exhaust, installing hardware on the exhaust brackets, fishwiring bolts through the vehicle frame, lifting the hitch into position, threading hardware into the factory weldnuts and torqueing all hardware to the correct specifications.

CURT custom receiver hitches are designed vehicle-specific, offering the best possible fit and maximum towing capacity. The #13386 class 3 hitch is uniquely engineered for select years of the Ford Explorer and Ford Police Interceptor Utility.

CURT custom class 3 hitches feature our industry-leading co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and gloss black powder coat. They come with a 2-inch receiver tube and are made in the USA.

Features and benefits of #13386
• Rated to 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 400 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with weight distribution hitch (5,000 lbs. WD / 500 lbs. WDTW)
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat coating, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

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