CURT 13386 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Fits Select Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility

I love this trailer hitch. I didn't get it for towing, but rather to be able to install a basket on the end of my explorer to store luggage while going on trips. This is relatively cheap, sturdy, and you'll save a bunch of money installing it yourself.Installation isn't quite as simple as the Youtube videos make it seem and you will probably need 2 people... for a few reasons:- The bolts fastening the brackets holding the exhaust up could be pretty rusty and very difficult to break loose and remove. Make sure you have some penetrating spray and a breaker bar.- The rubber bushings that hold up the mufflers could be hard to remove, but do yourself a favor and just buy this tool: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012S9A5U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1- It's difficult to put in place and begin fastening to the vehicle unless you have another person with you. Get a buddy and have some help holding it in place while you begin to get the screws started.- There's this ONE bolt that's different than the others... oh man. The end of the bolt and a small metal plate which the bolt goes through must be placed inside the frame of the vehicle, and then a nut fastens the hitch to that bolt. It wasn't easy for me... but my girlfriend has smaller (and more nimble) fingers and was able to get everything in just the right place.So that last step is frustrating. Maybe you will have better luck. But even with that, highly recommended.

It fit and easy to follow installation instructions. I dyi'ed and it was easy.

So far I've only pulled Jet Ski's and dirt bikes so I'm nowhere near the weight limits, but I don't intend to pull anything too close to them with an Explorer anyways. It's super solid though and I wouldn't be afraid to load it down with a heavier trailer if I need to someday.Install was actually very straightforward. The bare minimum extra tools I would recommend is a decent torque wrench to get the new bolts torqued to the correct spec. An electric or air impact wrench will make getting the old bolts off super easy, but if you don't do much work otherwise that's an expensive tool to sit around. An exhaust hangar tool will make short work of the hangars, but I managed without one and just a bit of good old elbow grease. Maybe rent one from autozone for a day but I wouldn't buy one unless you plan to mess with your exhaust more than once. Also, of course a second person to help lift the hitch up to the frame is incredibly helpful, I'm sure you can manage it alone if needed too. What I expected to be the most difficult part was fishing the extra bolt and metal plate up into the frame turned out to be incredibly easy with the included "fishing tool" thing that was included, I just left it threaded onto the bolt until we had the other 4 bolts holding the hitch onto the frame incase we knocked it out of place, but it was no issue. Overall installing the hitch itself was super easy and nothing actually stopped us from installing it. Took about an hour total because I work slow and extra careful.I sawone review that claimed the foot kick sensor for the rear hatch no longer worked, and I was very worried about this since my wife quite likes that, this is untrue though (unless you somehow disconnect or break your sensors). You just have to kick to either side of the hitch now. The sensors obviously cannot see through the hitch itself but they're wide enough that they can see off to the sides of it.

The installation process is rapid and straightforward, making it suitable for users of all skill levels. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, ensuring that anyone can complete the setup with minimal effort.

Fits as good as factory version.

Installed on 2012 Ford explorer. Hitch fits as designed without any need for cutting or drilling. Hardware was sufficient. Install would have been fairly easy if instructions included an additional note which is very important for the ford explorer install.IMPORTANT!!! The step where the carriage bolt and flat metal plate are inserted into the body of the vehicle should include a note saying to insert the bolt, followed by flat plate and explain to insert the flat plate by the longer side of the plate into the hole first. Inserting the shorter end first prevents the plate from laying in place flatly inside the vehicle frame because the end of the body channel it is inserted into is capped off and prevents it from centering over the hole. IT MUST FACE THE OTHER DIRECTION. The pictorial parts breakdown does show the correct direction, but the written instructions don't say anything about which way it must go. It is an absolute nightmare to get the assembly back out once it's put in wrong. Please take my advice and pay particular attention to inserting that piece in the right direction and get it the correct direction the first time.All else was good except delay in shipping which could have been fault of carrier or seller. I won't speculate either way but will say it did not arrive the day it was supposed to.

The Trailer Hitch is heavy and is very well built. I was able to install in 90 minutes by myself. I was able to do this because of the great instructions. I used jack stands to hold the hitch while I secured the bolts. Highly recommend!!!

Put this on my 2013 Ford Explorer, brought it to a friend at a body shop, he had this installed with the wire harness in about 45 minutes. Works great - make sure you confirm your towing capacity. CURT brands are great, had one on another vehicle and never had an issue