Expert Answers about Ford Explorer

• Roof Rack for a 2020 Ford Explorer with a Panoramic Sunroof
• It looks like the 2020 Ford Explorer comes stock with the raised rails. For this, I recommend the Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Silver # TH53RE or Black # TH69FE, coupled with the Raised Rail Feet # TH69SC. The fact that they have a t-track on top means that you have a wide variety of accessories that you'll be able to mount to them. I spoke with a Thule representative and they assured me that the raised rails of your Explorer would ensure that you will have no problem with the rack...
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• Recommended 4 and 7-Way Trailer Connector with Mount for a 2006 Ford Explorer
• The 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket part # HM40975 is my recommendation for a replacement 4 and 7-way trailer connector for a 2006 Ford Explorer. It will use the US Car plug that comes standard on this vehicle. If you need help with mounting, the No-Drill Bracket part # C57202 can be used to secure it to the trailer hitch.
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• Recommended Drop Down Trailer Stabilizer Jacks for An Aluminum Frame Trailer
• I do have some great drop down trailer stabilizer jack options but I am not aware of any made from aluminum. Instead, I recommend the Stallion Stabilizer Jacks part # 288-01892-2. They will work just fine being bolted to an aluminum frame, just stick some tape between the two mounting surfaces to prevent galvanic corrosion.
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• Can Thule Rapid Traverse Feet Be Used on Flush Side Rails on 2016 Ford Explorer
• I have a solution for you, but the Thule Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R are not designed to fit on flush mounted roof rails, so there's not a fit kit that will allow this; additionally, your older square bars will not fit in the feet that are available for your 2016 Ford Explorer. For these reasons, if you wanted an aftermarket roof rack for your 2016 Ford Explorer so that you've got flat bars, you would need to get an entirely new system. If you wanted to go the aftermarket route, I recommend...
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• Recommended Towing Mirrors for 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
• The CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors - Slip On - Driver Side and Passenger Side # CM11550 are only a fit for a 2015-2018 Ford F-150. For your 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum, we don't have any custom fit options available from any of our manufacturers, so my recommendation is my favorite universal fit mirrors. I recommend the K-Source Universal Dual Lens Towing Mirrors # KS3990. These mirrors have clips that fit on your factory mirror housing and then have ratcheting heavy-duty straps that have...
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• Weight Capacity of 2016 Ford Explorer with Panoramic Sunroof for Cargo Box
• The roof capacity of your 2016 Ford Explorer is 45 lb since you have panoramic sunroof. The versions of your vehicle that do not have the sunroof have a 100 lb weight capacity. The Thule Motion XT part # TH629806 that you referenced weighs 20 lbs so you'd have ability to store up to 25 lbs of cargo safely in the box.
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• Will Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs Fit 2022 Ford Explorer Timberline
• What you're seeing isn't that uncommon with the way the coil springs attach, and the air bags will still function properly. The Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL87CD are confirmed to fit all models of the 2022 Ford Explorer as long as you don't have the factory air suspension system. These will help get you that extra support you're looking for to eliminate the rest of the rear sag.
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• Recommended Base Plate Kit for Use with Blue Ox Tow Bar on a 2014 Ford Explorer
• The main difference between the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit part # 4427-3A and the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part # 4427-1A for your 2014 Ford Explorer has to do with their compatibility of tow bars. The XL Base Plate Kit is compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars whereas the MX Base Plate Kit is only compatible with Roadmaster tow bars that slide into trailer hitch receivers. The XL Base Plate Kit will also require a crossbar and the MX Base Plate Kit will not. If you are using the...
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• Finding Wiring Connectors for Trailer Wiring that Fits 2017 Ford Explorer
• If your 2017 Ford Explorer has one of the connectors for the # 118272 you have the other as well and it would be just a matter of looking further for it. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar 2017 Ford Explorer for you to check out that shows you where you'll be able to find it.
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• Curt Front Hitch Receiver for a 2015 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4
• Curt front mount hitch # C31052 will fit your 2015 Ford Explorer. It fits 2011 to 2016 models excluding the EcoBoost models. I have included another picture from the instructions showing the hitch installed. It is possible that the front air dam and/or fascia will need to be trimmed for installation.
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• Recommended Air Force One Supplemental Braking System For RV's With Air Brakes
• Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243 includes everything necessary for use in towing a vehicle. This is the complete braking system setup, it does not include safety cables etc. This system brakes the tow vehicle in proportion to the towing vehicle. There are no false braking incidents with this setup as it will only engage the brake pedal if the coach brakes are engaged. Included is a breakaway cable, a 7 foot coiled air hose,...
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• Fit of Surco 52015 Folding Adapter with Curt C18113 Cargo Carrier
• As long as the hitch pin hole of your receiver tube isn't recessed more than 5 inches inboard from the furthest rearward part of the rear bumper, the Surco # 52015 folding adapter would work fine with the Curt # C18113 carrier installed in the hitch on your 2021 Ford Explorer. If the hitch recessed so that the hitch pin hole is recessed by more than 5 inches under the vehicle, the folding adpater won't allow enough space for your carrier to fold. I've linked to a video showing how to...
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• Recommended Wheel Locks For Boat Trailer With 1/2"x13 Studs
• I may have an option for you but the only locking 1/2" lugs nuts we offer are the Wheel Lock Set for 1/2" Wheel Bolts # RG01-150 which are 1/2"x20. The only option for your 1/2"x13 studs would be to use the etrailer Trailer Wheel Lock # 288-02020 which will work with tires that are 6-3/4" - 10-1/2" wide or for spare tires you can use the Spare Tire Lock # FSTL0603 which will work with studs up to 9/16 in diameter. The best way to determine the cost and availability of these items is to...
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• Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 2017 Ford Explorer AWD
• I went ahead and checked out the owner's manual for your 2017 Ford Explorer, and if you have the 2.3L EcoBoost engine, you can not flat tow this vehicle, however if you have the 3.5L DuraTec/ 3.5L EcoBoost engine, then you CAN flat tow this vehicle. To be able to safely flat tow your Explorer, you're going to need: -A base plate kit, like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524446-5. -A tow bar compatible with the base plate, and can support the GVWR of your Explorer # RM-422. -A...
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• Components Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Ford Explorer Behind Motohome
• Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution and a supplementary braking system. All of these components are described in detail in the linked article. You can use Roadmaster base plates # 4427-3A; an installation video is linked as a guide along with the written instructions. For a tow bar I suggest Roadmaster's Blackhawk 2 # RM-422 which is an all-terrain type with heavy-duty construction. For safety cables use...
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• How To Determine the Carrying Capacity of a Tandem Axle Trailer
• The first thing you are going to want to do is look near the tongue for a data plate. If there is a VIN listed and the trailer manufacturer is still in business then you can just give them a call as they would be able to tell you this. If not then you would need to look for the GVWR figure which should also be on the data plate as well. If you subtract the weight of the trailer from the GVWR that will then give you your carrying capacity. If the data plate cannot be found then unfortunately,...
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• Does Weight Distribution System for 2008 Ford Explorer Increase Towing Capacity
• The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your fully loaded 2008 Ford Explorer and travel trailer so the hitch weight (tongue weight) would not factor into that. If you looked in your owner's manual and are sure that your GCWR is 15,000 lbs, that would be the total weight that your loaded vehicle and trailer could weigh; additionally, tongue weight does not factor into payload capacity, and a weight distribution system does not factor into the tongue weight. What you need to do is make...
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• Replacement Crossbar and Quick Disconnects for Roadmaster Stowmaster
• It sounds like you are looking for the part # RM-910012-00 which includes the support bar, a pair of quick disconnects, and 2 pins for your Stowmaster part # RM-501.
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• Location of Brake Controller Port on 2016 Ford Explorer with Factory 7-Way
• Brake controller wiring adapter # 3035-P is the correct one for use with a Prodigy P3 controller # 90195 in a 2016 Ford Explorer equipped with the factory 7-way trailer socket. This wiring adapter plugs in at the back of the controller and at the brake controller port. This port is usually located under the dash above your right knee as you sit in the driver's seat. You will need to remove the black appearance panel at the bottom of the dash. Two screws must be removed to do this. A second...
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• Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2016 Ford Explorer
• The Thule Aeroblade Edge Roof Rarck part # TH7504B-TH7504B has been confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Ford Explorer with raised side rails so it would be a perfect option for you.
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