Class 3 trailer hitch, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Mercury Mountaineer

CURT Class 3 trailer hitch custom-built for the Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Mercury Mountaineer with factory 1-1/4 in. receiver hitch. It bolts to the vehicle's factory attachment points with no drilling 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: 8,000 lb (800 lb TW)
• Finish: gloss black powder coat
• Material: carbon steel
• Crossbar shape: round tube
• Crossbar: exposed
• Installation: no drilling, beginner level
• Fits beneath the factory 1-1/4 in. receiver hitch
• Mounting hardware included
• Product weight: 36 lb
• Warranty: limited lifetime (1-year finish, 1-year parts)

Highlights

• 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 and Mercury Mountaineer 2002 to 2005 and Lincoln Aviator 2003 to 2005, with factory 1-1/4 in. receiver hitch. 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.