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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from etrailer. etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" part number e52AR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Standard 2" Receiver: Works with ball mounts, bike racks, cargo carriers, and Class III gear
Tows up to 4,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small trailers, boats, and utility loads with stability
Holds up to 400 lbs (TW): Supports carriers and racks without stressing your vehicle
Bolt-On Design: Mounts directly to the frame using standard tools and included hardware
Matte Black Finish: Powder coat over base coat resists corrosion and hides scuffs and dirt

Features to know about

Haul More Without the Hassle: Class III Strength with a 2" Receiver

This hitch is built for everyday towing and gear hauling. With a 4,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and a 400 lbs tongue weight rating, it’s ready for small trailers, campers, or bike racks. The 2" x 2" receiver opening fits the most common accessories, so you can easily hook up a cargo carrier or tow setup without extra adapters. Whether you’re heading out for work or a weekend trip, it adds the utility your vehicle needs.

Built to Last: Fully Welded Steel with Matte Black Powder Coat

The solid steel construction is fully welded for strength and reliability. Its matte black powder coat finish over a protective base coat offers superior rust resistance while giving it a rugged look that stands apart from glossy hitches. The finish also hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than shiny coatings, keeping it looking clean even after long drives and rough use.

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Install It Yourself: Bolt-On Design with No Welding Required

You don’t need special tools or shop equipment to get this hitch installed. It bolts right onto the frame using included hardware—no welding needed. The precision, robotic-welded design ensures it lines up properly for a clean fit. Whether you’re mounting it in your driveway or garage, the straightforward setup makes it a solid choice for do-it-yourself projects.

Specs

Receiver Opening

Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Weight and Capacity

Rating: Class III
Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 4,000 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 400 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

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Installation Details E52AR Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2009 - 2019 Ford Flex with Dual Exhaust
2010 - 2019 Lincoln MKT with EcoBoost

Customer Satisfaction Score:

98% were satisfied with this product

2% of customers were not satisfied

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82 reviews

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by: Ethan 06/13/2024 One Year Later

Very easy to install… once I was able to get one of the bolts off of my car.

Seriously, I have a ford flex and got 3/4 of the exhaust bolts off of my car. The 4th was seized and stuck and Sheered off! It took me many many hours to grind it out. I ended up using glass cutting drill bits.

After that it only took <1 hour to install the hitch and it has worked perfectly ever since.

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Ethan One Year Later

6/14/2025

Hasn’t fallen off yet! I’ve pulled our 3000lbs camper trailer + clothes and bikes and camping stuff and it didn’t show any signs of coming off. It’s a solid product and I would buy another

Nick S.

6/16/2025

@Ethan That is great to hear Ethan, besides that one bolt that gave you trouble. Once you got that off it sounds like it went pretty smooth for you. I am glad it is working great for you! Do you tow with it often?

by: Josh 06/12/2025

Everything fit just as described. No drilling required. Can't wait to start towing my trailer for camping.

Josh One Year Later

6/17/2026

It has been amazing. In fact we just went on out first camping trip this year towing our trailer. I would recommend this tow hitch to everyone.

by: Happy Ford Flex Owner 05/19/2026

The product is working as expected and easy to install. Better shipping container that was hardened would put my mind at ease upon delivery.

by: Jill 06/12/2026

Great. Thank you for the quick shipping. everything arrived well and it is installed and ready to haul stuff!

by: Daniel W 05/23/2026

Overall Great satisfaction with this product and easy installation! Thanks Guys

by: John 07/30/2026

Direct replacement of my damaged hitch.Fit perfect

by: Tom 09/01/2026 One Year Later

Great fit would have been easier to install with a helper

by: Arthur 08/06/2026

Looks like a good product and thanks for the videos.I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this myself. I'll probably take it to a one of your affiliates.

by: Lawrence 06/21/2024

Hitch fits perfectly. Easy to install in about 10 minutes. Dropping the exhaust and reinstalling it took about double the time. Did it by myself with a good set of ramps and a floor jack.

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by: Amanda 06/17/2026

Shipped quickly. Assembly a bit more complex than anticipated and definitely took longer. But very safe and held up well on a 2600 mile drive across country.

by: Gail 06/04/2026

Easy installation and great quality.

by: Charles 03/09/2023

2014 Ford Flex

The hitch is very well constructed and installation was straight forward

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by: Jarrett 06/25/2026

2016 Ford Flex

Great fit!

by: William 03/20/2026

Excellent hitch and great company to deal with.

by: Ryan 03/03/2026 One Year Later

Perfect fit, easy to install, great price.

by: Roy 08/12/2022

Well made hitch BUT install is difficult if you can't raise/lift the rear of the car 2 feet or so. You need the clearance to slide the hitch up and over the mufflers that are lowered for the installation

Roy One Year Later

8/13/2023

No problems. Have used the hitch several times up to the 2500 lb max of my SUV.

by: Patrick 06/10/2025

2017 Ford Flex

Went on very easily, the ford flex was a little difficult to get at the screws even with a car lift, but once we got them off it went smooth.

by: Nathan 06/20/2023 One Year Later

The product works well, and it was easy to install. The hardest part was getting the factory bolts loose, as I had to summon the strength of Hercules to get them off my car. Once that was done, everything else was a breeze I use this hitch for a bike rack, and it's perfectly adequate. The one complaint I have is the packaging was inadequate. The part arrived damaged (paint removed). I do like that you guys made it right and gave me a discount for the rework I had to do (paint touch up).

by: William 09/03/2024 One Year Later

The product was well built and appeared strong! So far it has held up great. The ease of installation & video instruction available made it a simple task. I have absolutely had no problem with the hitch and have been carrying my bike rack around for this first year with no concerns to date! Served the purpose I purchased it for. Thanks!

by: John 10/10/2023 One Year Later

2015 Ford Flex

Put the hitch on a 2014 Ford Flex and it was a 15 minute job. Fit perfectly and looks great. Etrailer has always been quick when we have ordered from them. Happy customer here.

John One Year Later

10/11/2024

Hitch has been working flawlessly. Very happy with may purchase.

by: John 09/17/2023 One Year Later

This hitch was a perfect fit and was easy to install, partly because the instructions were easy to follow. The hitch is snug to the bumper. I towed trailer with a motorcycle on it, as well as a trailer full of furniture. No issues with either haul.

by: Charles 06/25/2024 One Year Later

The hitch was well designed and easy to install. I can't speak of towing durability as we have just used it to mount a bike rack, which it holds well.

by: Dan 05/08/2023

The product was basically easy to install. Would recommend some help with the tow hitch installation; lifing the tow hitch and lining up the bolts is difficult to do by myself. The Videos on the etailer website made installation easy to understand.

by: Aulia 08/09/2025 One Year Later

Solid product but local shop charged me $150 to install. Should have asked around.

by: Randal 05/16/2023

Seems to be quality work, shipping was 5 days late. Packaging was useless but all parts arrived pictures were taken upon arrival. Very glad required bolts were secured to hitch with tape.

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Does The e52AR Hitch For The 2019 Ford Flex Include Hardware?
Hey Willene, thanks for reaching out. I see you already got the # e52AR hitch on order but I wanted to make sure your question was answered. The hitch does indeed come with all of the bolts and hardware needed for install. This one is a very easy install - just two bolts on each side. I've attached a picture that shows the included hardware. What will you be using the hitch for?
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ford Flex with Dual Exhaust
Hey Gustavo, we have the etrailer hitch part # e52AR that is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ford Flex with dual exhaust. This would be a really great option for carrying a bike rack or towing a trailer. For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha part # 118472 which installs easily. Both of these do not require modifications to the vehicle. Do you have a bike rack already?
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Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2014 Ford Flex V6 With Dual Exhaust
Hello Eric. For your 2014 Ford Flex V6 dual exhaust I recommend the etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e52AR. This has a 2" receiver and is rated for 4,000 lbs towing and 400 lbs of tongue weight. This is also the most affordable hitch option available for your vehicle. I have included a link to our install video for you below.
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Recommendations for Hitch and Towing Setup on 2018 Ford Flex
Hello, yes will be glad to provide you with options for a complete solution to using your 2018 Ford Flex for towing a 2019 Coachmen Clipper 17RD. For a trailer hitch, I definitely would go with the Class III etrailer trailer Hitch Receiver, # e52AR if you have dual exhaust and the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e95KR without dual exhaust. These are rated for use with a Weight Distribution System (WDS) which I advise using. These hitches...
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Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2014 Ford Flex Towing a 3,200 Pound Camper Trailer
I suggest a weight distribution system that has sway control. To choose the correct system you'll need the tongue weight of your loaded and ready to tow trailer added to the amount of gear in the Ford Flex behind its rear axle. A trailer's tongue weight should fall within about 10 to 15 percent of its total weight. The best way to determine your trailer's tongue weight is to use a scale # e99044. Since your trailer is 3,200 pounds empty and it's presumable that you will be adding to...
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How Heavy of a Trailer Can 2011 Lincoln MKT Tow with etrailer Hitch e52AR Installed
I found the answer page you mentioned and I also at first didn't understand why Mike H. said that the trailer would need to weigh under 950 lbs but the reason he stated that was because the customer mentioned that his vehicle weighed 3,050 lbs which if you add that to 950 puts the overall weight at 4,000 lbs which is the capacity of the hitch that fits the vehicle. So, with the Class III etrailer hitch part # e52AR installed on your 2011 Lincoln MKT you'd be fine to tow a trailer that...
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etrailer Hitch that Fits 2018 Ford Flex with Dual Exhaust
We have an etrailer hitch that fits your 2018 Ford Flex with dual exhaust with the part # e52AR but the e95KR that you mentioned does not fit your vehicle. I attached an install video link for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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Can 2019 Ford Flex Carry Mobility Scooter
More than likely they were right, but it depends on the weight of the scooter, carrier, and tongue weight capacity of the hitch and vehicle. A hitch like the # e52AR has a max tongue weight of 400 lbs while the # e95KR is 500 lbs so it can vary between hitches. However, even if this is enough it doesn't mean your vehicle can handle it. You will need to check your owner's manual to see how much it is capable of carrying. If you aren't sure, check with your local dealer to find out. Once...
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No Drill Trailer Hitch For A 2019 Ford Flex With Dual Exhaust
Hello Ron. We do offer no-drill trailer hitch for the 2019 Ford flex with the dual exhaust. For that I recommend the etrailer Class 3 Round Tube Hitch # e52AR. This will bolt directly to existing holes in the frame. I have linked our install video for you below.
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What Installation Hardware is Used for the etrailer hitch e52AR on a 2019 Ford Flex
The Draw-Tite # 75679 uses 4 Hex Bolt M12 x 1.75 x 40mm CL8.8 and 4 Conical Toothed Washers 1/2”. You can get a replacement hardware kit by putting that hitch part number in the field for "Hitch Item Number" on the part page for # RHK. I've also linked an installation video of this hitch for you to check out.
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Trailer Hitch for 2013 Ford Flex with Dual Exhaust
Since the Curt # C13110 and the etrailer part # e52AR are so similar in design I'd recommend going with the better priced option.
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Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2013 Ford Flex Limited with Dual Exhaust
We sure do! For your 2013 Ford Flex Limited with the dual exhaust I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e52AR. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle and it will use existing holes in its frame for a no-drill installation. It will provide you with a 2 inch receiver opening and it has a 4,000 pound towing capacity, although you will also want to check your owner's manual for the towing capacity on your Ford Flex....
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Recommended Hitch for a 2011 Ford Flex w/ Dual Exhaust
To add a hitch to your 2011 Ford Flex with dual exhaust, I recommend the etrailer item # e52AR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ford with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and a 400 lbs maximum tongue weight. I have linked an installation video below so you can see how to get this hitch set up. f you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56343 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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Will etrailer e52AR Trailer Hitch Fit 2010 Lincoln MKT without EcoBoost?
The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" Item # e52AR you referenced will fit the 2010 Lincoln MKT both with EcoBoost, so it will not work for you on your MKT. Instead, you would want the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13000. I have attached the installation instructions for the hitch for you. If you are interested in towing a trailer with your MKT, you will also want a wiring harness, like the Curt T-Connector...
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Hitch that Fits 2011 Ford Flex and 2013 Volkswagen Routan SE
The hitch part # 13364 that you referenced does fit the 2013 Volkswagen Routan as long as it's a Canadian market model. For the 2011 Ford Flex you'd then want the part # e52AR if it has Dual exhaust and # e95KR for single exhaust and you'd be set. There isn't a hitch that fits both vehicles.
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Least Visible Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2012 Ford Flex Limited EcoBoost Dual Exhaust
Both of the trailer hitches available for your 2012 Ford Flex with dual exhaust have the same design and install in the same places on the vehicle so they will all look pretty much the same. The cross tube will be visible beneath the rear bumper but is recessed enough to not be glaring. The most popular option is the etrailer trailer hitch # e52AR but Curt hitch # C13110 will work just as well. I would go with whichever costs less. I have included links to videos showing installations...
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As long as you have a Class III 2 inch hitch on your 2014 Ford Flex with dual exhaust like the part # e52AR a folding hitch mounted cargo carrier like the etrailer Cargo Carrier part # e98874 that you referenced would fit and fold up just fine. I attached review videos for the hitch and the cargo carrier you referenced. The Curt carrier part # C18151 would also fit and fold up, this carrier would just have about 4 inches less of depth.
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