Will Hands-Free Liftgate of 2016 Ford Explorer Still Function after Curt Trailer Hitch Install
Question:
Will the C13386 work on 2016 Explorer XLT with the foot activated lift gate and will the foot activated lift gate operate when C13386 is installed?
asked by: George
Expert Reply:
With the installation of a trailer hitch on your 2016 Ford Explorer like the part # C13386 that you referenced you will still be able to use the hands free liftgate option, but you will need to kick your foot to the sides of the trailer hitch between the exhaust and the hitch opening.
I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
For trailer wiring you would want the part # 118540.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
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- 500 lbs WD TW
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