Front Mounted Hitch Availability for 1998 Ford F150 2WD

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I have a 2wd 1998 ford f150 that I need a front mount hitch on. I have not been able to find an applicable hardware package on your site for my truck. Do you perhaps have something for my situation that is not listed on your site? Thank you.

asked by: Nick O

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Expert Reply:

According to my contact in the Tech Services department at Curt Manufacturing, their # 31049 will fit a 1998 Ford F150 2WD model as long as it has factory tow hooks mounted to the underside of the frame members. Draw-Tite has the # 65025 listed as a 'no fit' for a 2WD model.

You can see the installation details by clicking the provided link.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

If you wish to retain the front tow hooks on your 1998 Ford F-150 then you are going to want to use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #31049, not the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65025. The reason for this is that…

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Answer 2

The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #31049 is a confirmed fit for a 1998 Ford Expedition 4WD with factory tow hooks. It mounts to the same two holes in the bottom of the frame that the tow hooks use which you can see from the attached…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The front mount trailer hitch #65025 does fit the 1999 2 wheel drive Ford Expedition. There should be holes on the inboard side of each frame rail. I have included a link to the installation details that shows where the hitch installs on the…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2023 Hyundai Tucson is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C94WR which I confirmed as a fit with Curt for all models, including the Hybrid. This trailer hitch features a bolt-on installation so there is no…

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