Class 3 trailer hitch, Explorer, Navajo, Mountaineer

CURT Class 3 trailer hitch custom-built for the Ford Explorer, Mazda Navajo and Mercury Mountaineer (1991 to 2003 depending on model). It mounts under the vehicle (drilling required) and provides a 2-inch receiver that accepts most towing accessories.

Specifications

• Class: 3
• Receiver: 2 in.
• Gross trailer weight (GTW): 5,000 lb
• Tongue weight (TW): 500 lb
• Weight-distributing GTW: 6,000 lb (600 lb TW)
• Finish: gloss black powder coat
• Material: carbon steel
• Crossbar shape: square tube
• Crossbar: exposed
• Installation: drilling required, beginner level
• Mounting hardware included
• Product weight: 31 lb
• Warranty: limited lifetime (1-year finish, 1-year parts)

Highlights

• Compatible with a weight distribution hitch
• Vehicle-specific fit
• Tested to SAE J684
• Precision welded
• Liquid A-coat inside and out, then powder coat, for better resistance to rust, chips and UV
• Open-back receiver, easy to clean
• Designed, welded and coated in Wisconsin, USA

Compatibility

Ford Explorer 1991 to 2001; Ford Explorer Sport 2001 to 2003; Mercury Mountaineer 1997 to 2001 (excluding oversized spare tire); Mazda Navajo 1991 to 1994. Check fitment with the site's vehicle search. Not compatible with bike racks that hang bicycles vertically.

Important: actual towing capacity is limited by your vehicle manufacturer's rating and by the lowest-rated component of the setup. Never exceed the lowest of these ratings.