What Is The Width Of A Trailer Hitch Receiver For My 1998 Ford Expedition?
Question:
Ive got a hitch that the holes are 38 1/2 to center will they fit 1998 Ford expedition
asked by: Mark T
Expert Reply:
The hitch you have will not fit.
The correct hitch for your 1998 Ford Expedition has a center to center hole measurement of 46-3/4" as shown in the diagram of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13049 that is designed for your vehicle.
Since the hitch you have will not work I recommend going with the # C13049 due to it being made here in the USA, and having a durable powder coat finish which we have seen hold up better than the finish on other hitches.
This hitch has a 600lb tongue weight rating and 6000lb trailer weight rating making it a very strong hitch for carrying a bike rack or cargo carrier, or for using a ball mount to tow a trailer.
If you will be towing a trailer you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # 118344, along with a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.
I included a link to the written instructions of the # C13049 and video reviews of the other products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
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- 7500 lbs GTW
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- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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