Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Item # C78KR
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2016 Ford Edge
SE and SEL
Sport
Titanium
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2016 Ford Edge - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 4500
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
- 675
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Ford Edge's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA
- Mounting hardware may be imported
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,500 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 4,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 675 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 675 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,500 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
13452 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
4,500 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
675 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
4,500 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
675 lbs.
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
4,500 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
675 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
4,500 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
675 lbs.
Tech Tip
Hands-free Liftgate sensor areas will be limited to areas away from the center where hitch receiver opening is located. No drilling required for installation , Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation , Heat shield will be temporarily removed for hitch installation
Complete Towing Package for 2016 Ford Edge
Retail:$558.39
Package Price:$384.36
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C78KR
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (58 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.by: Daniel03/12/2023
Excellent product! Hitch and wiring kit. Installation was a breeze. Works great! Shipping was stupid fast! Will buy all my towing products from Etrailer!! Awesome company.
by: Mike 11/04/2023
2018 FordEdge
It is an awesome hitch! My brother in law helped me install it on my wife’s 2018 Ford Edge Sport. It was really pretty straight forward and fit perfectly! I really like that you can hardly see it at all, that’s why we chose the draw tight.
Thanks Etrailer, y’all made it so easy !
by: Henry 05/14/2024
I think the Kurt hedge was very good and it was easy to install. The wire was a different program but I got through it and everything works just fine. Thank you much for the good products.
by: James 06/30/2023
The trailer hitch went on perfectly. All of the instructions were right on.
by: Brett 11/13/2021
2018 FordEdge
This hitch seemed like a very heavy duty well made unit. It fit very well. My only minor suggestion would be to make the rectangular washers a little skinnier. They were a little difficult to get through the slot. I was impressed with the pull wires which made the fasteners very easy to get in place. I plan on mostly using this hitch for a bike rack and have no doubt it will be a great match.
by: Christopher 08/17/2023
Bolted up nice and somewhat easy! Another great buy from etrailer! Thank you
by: Darrin06/25/2023
Everything’s great I just wish they would’ve shipped it a little quicker when they received the order installation was very good little bit more difficult because of the vehicle but I won
by: Jaime11/03/2022
I am disappointed and the fact that a critical component of the rear bumper, heat shield and lower bumper stabilizer, cannot be reattached after this hitch is mounted. This leaves that rear lower bumper cover loose and floppy, which down the road is going to be vibrating. There are electronic components in that area for the lift gate that probably should be protected, it's likely the reason why the heat shield is there.. Had I known in advance that this was going to be this way I would have ordered a different style, but that was not made clear. This is an important factor and should definitely be pointed out to customers who buy this product.
Jenny N.
11/5/2022
I am sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the installation of the hitch. I checked and it is the only hitch that requires removing the plastic panel completely for the 2017 Ford Edge Sport. The other hitches such as part # C13234 only require trimming.
by: Brandon 08/15/2022
Perfect fit
Brandon
8/16/2023
Awesome hitch. Did require a second set of hands to mount around the gas tank
by: Michael05/18/2023
Easy to install and everything went together as per the instructions.
by: Stuart12/18/2022
This is the second hitch I.ve ordered from etrailer. I.ve had no issues with either of them.
One suggestion......while there was no damage to the hitch, the box is arrived in was pretty banged up.
by: Yuliana07/31/2023
Ford put today my hitch , Happy , Thanks
by: Logan04/06/2022
2016FordEdge
Excellent product, I waited a few weeks to review so I could get my initial impressions. I have an Edge Sport and like others have mentioned it has a different rear bumper than the other trim levels of the edge. The only reason I cannot give this product 5 stars is once the heat shield is removed your rear bumper does seem loose. I wish there was a product that could work with the hitch and bumper to provide more support to the rear bumper. If you have any other trim level edge this shouldn't be an issue though. I chose this particular hitch over the other options due to it being mainly hidden under the bumper, to me this is a much better look than having a bar beneath your bumper. I did take the hitch and the wiring harness to a local hitch installer to have it professionally installed so I cannot speak to the skills or time needed other than it took the shop a total of two hours to complete the wiring and hitch install.
by: James07/21/2022
Returning customer, so not real surprised at the quality of the Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch that I was unpacking. All hardware for installation was present in the package (we’ve all been there) with adequate instructions; however I [watched video] it…well my wife and I installed it in the garage problem free. So there you have it. Would recommend!!
by: Jay 09/13/2022
Love it. This is like my 4th trailer hitch that I purchased from you. Quick delivery. Excellent service!!!
by: Randall 05/02/2023
Does exactly what I need!
by: James 07/09/2022
Works great. Got it mainly for hauling bikes on a rack. No problems at alk
by: Larry 12/18/2021
The installation instructions were very easy to follow. The installation was seamless. I am very pleased with the outcome. I would buy this again.
by: Travis04/02/2022
Great design & construction & not too hard to install. I love how the look is not too bulky looking like most hitch receivers look so all you see is the receiver it self five stars
by: Lawrence 07/16/2021
I have never experienced any customer service quite like this. Super fast delivery and great online communication and tracking. I have already recommended etrailer to others.
by: Matt03/07/2022
FordEdge
Not too difficult to install. I didn't even have to jack up my Edge to do the work.
by: Ethan 07/25/2022
2018 FordEdge
Instructions videos help a lot!
by: Lynda 09/20/2022
Easy professional install. Looks like it is part of the original car from the factory rather than after market add on. No need to make any cuts to the car for the install. Great customer service and extremely fast order processing.
by: Jay 10/23/2022
The hitch is doing great. Glad I bought it
by: Jeffrey 12/04/2022
Top quality and easy to install.
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Brett
11/14/2022
Still happy with hitch.