Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches
- CURT®Class 5 Commercial Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2-1/2" ReceiversUniversal Class 5 Commercial Duty Forged Carbide Black Powder Coat Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Receivers by CURT®. Weight Capacity: 20000 lbs. Ball Hole: 1-1/4". Pushing the limits of standard towing, CURT forged ball mounts are a powerhouse...$110.27 - $124.36
- CURT®Class 5 Forged Ball Mount for 2" ReceiversUniversal Class 5 Forged Ball Mount for 2" Receivers by CURT®. Weight Capacity: 17000 lbs GTW / 2550 lbs TW. Ball Hole: 1-1/4". Pushing the limits of standard towing, CURT forged ball mounts are a powerhouse among receiver-style ball...$55.92 - $74.86
- CURT®Class 5 Forged Ball Mount for 2-1/2" ReceiversUniversal Class 5 Forged Carbide Black Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Receivers by CURT®. Shank Length: 8-1/2". Weight Capacity: 20000 lbs GTW / 2700 lbs TW. Ball Hole: 1-1/4". Pushing the limits of standard towing, CURT forged ball mounts are a...$71.39 - $75.46
- CURT®Class 5 Industrial Duty Forged Ball Mount for 3" ReceiversUniversal Class 5 Industrial Duty Forged Carbide Black Powder Coat Ball Mount for 3" Receivers by CURT®. Pushing the limits of standard towing, CURT forged ball mounts are a powerhouse among receiver-style ball mounts. With solid,...$97.62 - $133.89
- CURT®Class 5 Rebellion XD Adjustable Cushion 1" Rise Ball MountUniversal Class 5 Rebellion XD Adjustable Cushion 1" Rise Carbon Steel Ball Mount by CURT®. With 2", 2-5/16" Ball. Pushing the limits of standard towing, CURT forged ball mounts are a powerhouse among receiver-style ball mounts. With...$449.95 - $649.95
- CURT®Class 3 Towing Starter Kit for 2" ReceiversUniversal Class 3 Towing Starter Kit for 2" Receivers by CURT®. Shank Length: 8-1/4". Weight Capacity: 7500 lbs GTW / 750 lbs TW. Includes a loaded ball mount with 2" trailer ball, hitch lock, hitch tube cover, pin and clip. The towing...$66.19 - $68.38
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Class 4 Dual Ball Mount for 2-1/2" ReceiversUniversal Class 4 Dual Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. With 2" and 2-5/16" Ball. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures safety and years of...$369.00 - $409.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Class 4 Dual Ball Mount for 3" ReceiversUniversal Class 4 Black Dual Ball Mount for 3" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. With 2" and 2-5/16" Ball. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures safety and years of...$349.00 - $379.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Dual Ball Mount for 2" ReceiversUniversal Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Dual Ball Mount for 2" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures safety and years of reliable...$239.00 - $359.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Tri-Ball Mount for 2" ReceiversUniversal Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Tri-Ball Mount for 2" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. With 1-7/8", 2" and 2-5/16" Ball. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures...$249.00 - $369.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Tri-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" ReceiversUniversal Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Tri-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. With 1-7/8", 2" and 2-5/16" Ball. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches...$319.00 - $419.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Tri-Ball Mount for 3" ReceiversUniversal Class 4 Tow & Stow Adjustable Black Tri-Ball Mount for 3" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. With 1-7/8", 2" and 2-5/16" Ball. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches...$359.00 - $399.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Class 5 Ball Mount for 2" ReceiversUniversal Class 5 Ball Mount for 2" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures safety and years of reliable service. It is made from rigid...$55.00 - $74.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Pintle Hook for 2-1/2" ReceiverUniversal Pintle Hook for 2-1/2" Receiver by B&W Trailer Hitches®. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures safety and years of reliable service. It is made from rigid...$389.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Pintle Mount Plate for 2" ReceiversUniversal Pintle Mount Plate for 2" Receivers by B&W Trailer Hitches®. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures safety and years of reliable service. It is made from rigid...Made to stringent quality standardsProvides the finest in workmanship$63.00 - $97.00
- B&W Trailer Hitches®Replacement Stainless Steel PinUniversal Replacement Stainless Steel Pin by B&W Trailer Hitches®. Designed with utmost care and attention to detail this top-notch product by B&W Trailer Hitches ensures safety and years of reliable service. It is made from rigid...Made to stringent quality standardsProvides the finest in workmanship$14.41 - $16.84
- CURT®Chrome Replacement Pintle Ball with ShankUniversal Chrome Replacement Pintle Ball with Shank by CURT®. Out of the monotony comes one name that rises above all others. CURT trailer balls are designed for strength, ease of use and, ultimately, to get you to your destination...$24.81 - $28.79
- CURT®Replacement BallUniversal Replacement Ball by CURT®. Out of the monotony comes one name that rises above all others. CURT trailer balls are designed for strength, ease of use and, ultimately, to get you to your destination without hassle. With its...$17.63 - $21.82
- CURT®RockerBall Cushion Chrome Trailer Hitch BallUniversal RockerBall Cushion Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball by CURT®. Out of the monotony comes one name that rises above all others. CURT trailer balls are designed for strength, ease of use and, ultimately, to get you to your destination...$61.95 - $80.95
- Draw-Tite®Front Trailer HitchFront Trailer Hitch by Draw-Tite®. Add a hitch receiver to the front of your truck. The receiver is handy for all sorts of accessories, from steps to winches to license plates and more. This product is made from high-grade materials to...$208.45 - $395.24
- CURT®T-ConnectorT-Connector by CURT®. A CURT custom wiring connector (sometimes called a T-connector) is a simple, plug-and-play electrical device that eliminates the need for cutting, splicing and soldering when installing vehicle-to-trailer wiring....Creates a safe, reliable connection between your tow vehicle and your trailerTested in-house for safety$13.15 - $107.26
- CURT®Custom Tow Bar Base PlateCustom Tow Bar Base Plate by CURT®. CURT tow bar base plates are engineered for a custom fit on each unique vehicle. It features an OE style design to fully integrate with the front of the vehicle and maintain a factory look. This tow...Provides a secure mounting point for dinghy towingTwist-lock attachment tabs for easy installation and removal as needed$195.04 - $411.58
- Blue Ox®Tow Bar BracketTow Bar Bracket by Blue Ox®. This strong and durable base plate kit is custom designed to fit your vehicle. The hidden reinforcements, along with the removable bracket arms, provide a clean, unobtrusive look when your car is not being...Custom-fit base plates provide attachment points for tow barHidden reinforcement means that less of the bracket shows$63.04 - $592.90
- Dorman®Trailer Hitch Electrical Connector PlugsTrailer Hitch Electrical Connector Plugs by Dorman®. Restore the brake lights and turn signal on your trailer to proper operation with Dorman's Trailer Hitch Plug. The Plug is constructed from durable materials to protect the wiring...Hitch Plug cap flips over to prevent corrosion and other damageDirect replacement for a proper fit$22.05 - $29.69
- CURT®Towed-Vehicle RV HarnessTowed-Vehicle RV Harness by CURT®. If you're towing your vehicle along for your next RV adventure, Bring It® with CURT! CURT towed-vehicle RV harnesses are the ideal solution to connecting your vehicle's electrical system to your RV...Creates a safe, reliable connection between your tow vehicle and your trailerTested in-house for safety$56.07 - $119.68
- Standard®Trailer Connector KitTrailer Connector Kit by Standard®. SMP's vision is to be the leading independent supplier to the automotive aftermarket, providing the highest quality products, competitive prices and the highest reputation for integrity to all...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$9.60 - $213.04
- Husky Towing®Trailer Wiring ConnectorTrailer Wiring Connector by Husky Towing®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Impact And Corrosion ResistantEasy-Pull Grip Design$7.30 - $113.99
- Tekonsha®T-One ConnectorT-One Connector by Tekonsha®. Wire up your tow vehicle and trailer with whatever it takes to get your trailer lights on, the electric brakes slowing down, and the trailer battery charging. From simple wiring connectors, to connectors...Plug and Play T-harnesses to connect to vehicle wiringTrailer wiring connectors, for both truck and trailer$21.41 - $270.95
- CURT®Factory Harness AdapterFactory Harness Adapter by CURT®. There are several different types of connectors used to supply power from a tow vehicle's electrical system to a trailer's wiring system. Some trailers only need the bare essentials - running lights,...Splices into the vehicle’s wiring to provide a connection for a trailer plugProudly made in Wisconsin, from start to finish$21.93 - $52.88
- Husky Towing®Trailer Brake System HarnessTrailer Brake System Harness by Husky Towing®. Plug Quantity: 2. With connector. Compatible With Controllers With a Connector; 36 Inch Length; 2 Plug. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry...The Safest Or Easiest Way To Wire A Brake Control To Your Tow-Prepped VehicleSimply Attach The Adapter To The Brake Control$3.14 - $24.19
Planning to carry some heavy loads on your Ford Explorer? A trailer hitch will make this easy for you. There are plenty of Ford Explorer trailer hitches available at CARiD. If you have never towed a trailer, then there are a few things to keep in mind. When loading the trailer it is not recommended to just throw everything in a heap and then pull it. The weight needs to be evenly distributed throughout the entire trailer with the heavier items at the front. While doing this though, remember the tongue would need to have only 10-15 percent of the entire trailer weight on it. Make sure to secure any load no matter how big or small. This can be done with some tie downs. When the trailer hitch is properly installed but the trailer weight is off, then there is the risk of trailer swaying precariously. This means the trailer will be going from side to side which makes it almost impossible for you to control the vehicle.
Instead of pushing on the gas like normal and straining your Ford Explorer trailer hitch, you want to pull away slowly and gradually increase the speed. If the trailer starts swaying, stop immediately and rearrange the load. An important factor to remember is: when pulling a load, the length of your vehicle is now longer. There is also added weight so when going up the hill or even getting ready to overtake someone on the highway; it is going to take a little longer to hit the desired speed. You never want to slam on the brakes in hopes of stopping. It will take longer to come to a complete stop so allow some extra time. More room is also going to be required while taking a turn or the trailer will end up hitting items on the way. So swing wider on your turns to allow enough room.