Troubleshooting Holes Not Aligned on Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch on 2015 Ford F-150

Question:

Tight fit holes don’t line up. 2015 Ford F-150 3.6 eco boost king ranch

asked by: Chad S

Expert Reply:

It sounds like the # C31083 hitch is slightly bent. This is typically the case when the holes are not lining up correctly during installation. Since the brackets are made from mild steel, the mounting brackets may flex during shipping.

Make sure to inspect your hitch for any cracks or chipped paint which may indicate that if flexed enough to be unsafe. Assuming you don't see any signs of this your hitch can be flexed back. Using something like a table vise you will be able to flex the mounting arm inward or outward back into the correct position.

I have attached a helpful article which covers all of the methods you can use to get the hitch flexed back to where the holes are aligned so you can complete the installation.

expert reply by: Robin H