1998 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch

Name: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Brand: CURT
SKU: 13540
Price: 207.53 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.78048780487805 (82 reviews)

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CURT Class 3 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 1998 Ford Explorer

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Installation Difficulty:

3 out of 10

Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

82 reviews

Made in the USA

Made in USA

Code: 13540

Retail:$387.05

Our Price: $207.53

You Save: $179.52

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

400 Pound Tongue Weight

4000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

1998 Ford Explorer Trailer Wiring

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Keeps full size spare under vehicle

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Draw-Tite Class 3 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 1998 Ford Explorer

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Installation Difficulty:

3 out of 10

70 reviews

Code: 75083

Retail:$387.05

Our Price: $213.94

You Save: $173.11

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

1998 Ford Explorer Trailer Wiring

With tow package use 118241 for wiring

Features:

Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Does not fit with 16" spare tire

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Draw-Tite Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 1998 Ford Explorer

Installation Difficulty:

3 out of 10

102 reviews

Code: 75096

Retail:$427.78

Our Price: $231.10

You Save: $196.68

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

750 Pound Tongue Weight

7500 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

1998 Ford Explorer Trailer Wiring

With tow package use 118241 for wiring

Features:

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Hitch will fit with full size spare tire stowed under vehicle

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CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 1998 Ford Explorer

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

9 reviews

Made in USA

Code: C13033

Retail:$347.95

Our Price: $201.95

You Save: $146.00

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

1998 Ford Explorer Trailer Wiring

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Vehicles with a full size spare stored under the vehicle will not be able to store spare underneath after hitch installation

More Information >

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What our customers are saying:

Excellent company to deal with....I received the hitch I ordered promptly and easily installed it as the instructions described. I might add the hitch is mostly hidden from view without detracting from the appearance of my van.

Bill

Glendale, CA