Compatibility of the Curt # C14357 on a 2004 Ford F-150

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I have a 2004 Ford F-150 and my total capabilities is listed at 6700# so normally you would use a class lll hitch I believe, but I would like to use this class lV hitch, just because it has the bolt hookup under the bumper. Will this work on my truck, will it fit and bolt right on? I will still stay at or below the recommended wt. of 6700 #. To me, more points of connection is better , the last hitch I had on the truck rotted off as I was picking up my boat, dont want that happening again. Thank you.

asked by: Greg

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV, # C14357, can fit the 2004 Ford F-150 truck if that has never had a factory installed hitch.

The factory hitch uses part of the bumper structure and if removed aftermarket hitches will not be able to mount to the frame and bumper points.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Answer 1

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14357 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Ford F-150 but will not fit with the factory installed hitch. You will need to remove the factory hitch to install an aftermarket hitch like this. This is the strongest hitch…

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Answer 2

The photo of your F-150's door jamb sticker indicates a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 6800-lbs. This is the most the truck itself can weigh, including passenger, cargo weight and trailer tongue weight. I checked the online owner's…

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Answer 3

The factory hitches are often welded on, so you would need to have the hitch cut off if that is the case to have a replacement. All of the aftermarket hitches from all our manufacturers say will not work with factory mounted hitch, so a hitch like…

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Answer 4

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that the Curt Class V Trailer Hitch #C14357 would indeed fit for a 2004 Ford F-150 excluding the Heritage Edition if the factory hitch was removed as long as no portion of the frame or bumper beam is…

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Answer 5

The reason the Draw-Tite Max-Frame, part #75156, and other aftermarket hitches for the 2004 Ford F-150 state they do not fit models with a factory installed hitch is because of how the factory hitches of these trucks are positioned. These factory…

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Answer 6

The factory hitch on your vehicle is integrated into the factory bumper mounting brackets, so removing the OEM hitch will result in losing your bumper. My contact at Curt tells me that he also had an early 2000's F-150, and he ended up having to…

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Answer 7

Curt hitch #13357 and the others made for the 2005 Ford F-150 that are shown on the linked page are intended for the trucks that do not have the factory hitch. As you have already found out, the bumper and bumper brackets are integrated with the…

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Answer 8

Yes, Curt trailer hitch #C14357 will fit the 2004 Ford F-150 new body style. The recommended ball mount for this hitch is #C45341. It takes a ball with a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. And if your truck did not come with a trailer connector you can use…

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Answer 9

According to Ford, a 2005 Ford F-150 SuperCab with four-wheel drive and a 5.4L V8 will have a capacity between 7,300 lbs and 9,300 lbs depending on what wheelbase it has and what axle ratio it has. I recommend finding what yours is and looking in…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Compatibility of the Curt # C14357 on a 2004 Ford F-150

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