2001 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Keeps full size spare under vehicle

CURT Class 3 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
2-Door

Installation Difficulty:

3 out of 10

81 reviews

Made in the USA

Made in USA

Code: 13540

Retail:$387.05

Our Price: $206.69

You Save: $180.36

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

400 Pound Tongue Weight

4000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Keeps full size spare under vehicle

Draw-Tite Class 3 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
2-Door

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

70 reviews

Code: 75083

Retail:$387.05

Our Price: $212.09

You Save: $174.96

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use 118241 for wiring

Features:

Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.

Installation Notes:

Drilling required for installation

Does not fit with 16" spare tire

Draw-Tite Class 3 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
4-Door

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

70 reviews

Code: 75083

Retail:$387.05

Our Price: $212.09

You Save: $174.96

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use 118241 for wiring

Features:

Installation Notes:

Drilling required for installation

Does not fit with 16" spare tire

CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
4-Door

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

9 reviews

Made in USA

Code: C13033

Retail:$347.95

Our Price: $204.86

You Save: $143.09

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Vehicles with a full size spare stored under the vehicle will not be able to store spare underneath after hitch installation

CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
2-Door

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

9 reviews

Made in USA

Code: C13033

Retail:$347.95

Our Price: $204.86

You Save: $143.09

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Vehicles with a full size spare stored under the vehicle will not be able to store spare underneath after hitch installation

CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
4-Door

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

8 reviews

Made in USA

Code: C13106

Retail:$371.95

Our Price: $230.54

You Save: $141.41

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Keeps full size spare under vehicle

CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
2-Door

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

8 reviews

Made in USA

Code: C13106

Retail:$371.95

Our Price: $230.54

You Save: $141.41

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

600 Pound Tongue Weight

6000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use C55241 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Keeps full size spare under vehicle

Draw-Tite Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
2-Door

Installation Difficulty:

3 out of 10

102 reviews

Code: 75096

Retail:$397.10

Our Price: $237.77

You Save: $159.33

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

750 Pound Tongue Weight

7500 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use 118241 for wiring

Features:

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Hitch will fit with full size spare tire stowed under vehicle

Draw-Tite Class 3 Trailer Hitch - 2001 Ford Explorer
4-Door

Installation Difficulty:

3 out of 10

102 reviews

Code: 75096

Retail:$397.10

Our Price: $237.77

You Save: $159.33

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

750 Pound Tongue Weight

7500 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use 118241 for wiring

Features:

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation

Hitch will fit with full size spare tire stowed under vehicle

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