Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"

by: Jonathan 04/29/2024

FordExcursion

Perfect fit on a 7.3 diesel 4x4 Excursion. The large eyes for safety chain hooks are great. Looks better than OEM. The factory trailer plug mounted perfectly too. If your Excursion still has the original receiver it might look good from behind the truck, but it probably looks like Swiss cheese from underneath
You will have to at least drop the rear of the fuel tank down to install this. If your fuel filler neck is original, now is a good time to replace it.1775765

by: Charlie 02/11/2024

2003 FordExcursion

Installation was a little trickier than the instruction indicated, but I installed it on a 20 year old Excursion. Still, it fit right and works as it should. New piece of mind not having a rusted receiver on my work horse.1727535

Had no issues with installation. I sprayed down the mounting bolts twice day for a week before I started the job. Dropped the fuel tank and was able to back the bolts right out. Install of the hitch was easy. I was able to remove the old electrical connector for the lights and reinstall it on the new hitch.1690390

I made it work but was expecting better quality from made in the USA! Most of the welds over all are just "ok" and some are poor. The 2 sides were not parallel (1"off front to back) so I had to use clamps to push/pull it into place. My factory hitch was not rusted out like many others but just warn out due to towing. I didnt weigh the hitches but I think I the factory hitch was still heavier.1302327

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Sierra K.

5/26/2022

This flex, as shown in your photo, is typical as the hitch is made with mild steel to flex with the vehicle over potholes and heavy terrain. You did a good job bending the hitch back. Here are some other tips about flex:

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Etrailer has great customer support shipping was fast. Curt manufactured a great hitch direct replacement. Removal and install took around 5 hours with the truck on a lift. I did not have to take the tank out but had to loosen all the tank bolts and support with a stand. Cut a notch out of the old hitch for access to the shear bolt. Pipe wrench and a four foot cheater pipe to remove shear bolt. All the rest was a breeze. 802923

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I am very please with the Curt Class IV hitch I purchased for my 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L diesel. The quality of the steel, welding, and power coat finish looked good enough to part of the car body not as an extension of the frame.

A local installer dropped the fuel tank and did the complete installation. Looks great. Looking forward to pulling my new Jayco trailer when it comes in August.

I was very pleased with etrailer's quick turn around in filling and shipping the order. I have and will purchase other trailer items from etrailer.com!!!398200

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Shipping was super quick. The packaging was destroyed, but the item was not damaged.1734193

All hardware included, fit perfectly!! 1649124

by: Joshua 07/02/2023

Exact replacement for my old rust unit and couldn’t beat the price1614006

Jaime was great to work with on the phone. Was told product would be here Friday. Showed up Thursday. Great customer service!1693776

by: Dave 04/04/2023

FordExcursion

This hitch for a Ford Excursion was the only one available anywhere. It arrived promptly in undamaged condition, was beautifully built, and fit precisely. Highly recommended.1549746

by: Timothy B.03/29/2020

This is a one-year review. Arrived in good shape from etrailer.com. The box was in poor shape, but the hitch itself was pristine. It was installed by a shop and I had them replace all the hardware with heavy duty bolts, nuts and washers. After it's first year, there is some rust developing in the receiver box that I'll need to take care of. We live in Pennsylvania with road salt, but it was a mild winter and I feel the hitch shouldn't be rusting yet. All in all, good replacement for factory hitch.772195

Timothy J.

3/30/2021

After two years, the hitch only has marginal additional rust, although the vehicle was driven fewer winter miles during this past year. Still a solid purchase.

The hitch was a snap to install, and exactly what my 2000 excursion needed!!1688319

I recondition and rebuild Ford vehicles and these hitch assemblies are great with basically an imitated factory look and design. Seller shipped fast too!!1554897

by: Joel03/09/2019

2002FordExcursion

Installed this on my 2002 Excursion by myself in my driveway. The fuel tank has to be dropped which was not a big deal and a great time to replace the aged fuel pump. Purchased as the original hitch was badly rusted and not trustworthy. I am impressed with build quality and ease of install. I would recommend to anyone in need of replacing their factory hitch. Purchased with the intentions of pulling a 10k travel trailer around the east coast. 610839

Joel

3/10/2020

Loving it. Have used this extensively. Was worried about rusting as I use a few different ball sizes and remove the pin and hitch often. No rust has shown up and the finish is holding up amazing. Still black and not faded at all from UV exposure. Very happy with this hitch

Victoria B.

3/18/2020

If you ever do start to notice some rust starting on your hitch, a great way to help extend the life of your hitch is to clean the rust off and cover the bare metal with some rust-resistant black spray paint so that there isn't a place for rust to start.

Matched straight up to frame. Definitely not an install for an amateur. I’m not a professional mechanic, but I do work on my own stuff and it was a straight forward install. Easiest thing to do completely remove gas tank out of your way.1527618

Fitment was perfect, great construction of hitch receiver. Included fasteners were not of same quality/size of OEM fasteners. Didn't use included fasteners and purchased OEM for installation.1439548

Perfect fit, but none of the hardware is useable as it was the wrong size. No need for the fish wire as I was able to remove the shear bolts using an easy out, after I drilled the heads off1322261

Jenny N.

7/14/2022

You mentioned that the hardware was wrong and did not fit. I wanted to ask you what size hardware did you receive? Did it match the hardware listed in the manual? Did you clean out the bolt holes with a wire brush?

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by: Greg H07/25/2019

FordExcursion

I’ve had this hitch for a year now, and I’m generally pleased with it. There were some issues with the original installation as the early Excursion used different hardware to install the hitch. A phone call to George resulted in the correct hardware being sent allowing proper installation. George responded quickly to my problem and resolved it to my satisfaction. My only complaint with the receiver is that the receiver tube seems a little oversized allowing the receiver to float in the hitch.675148

by: Craig03/24/2022

Don't pass this website up! This is my second hitch purchased from etrailer and I'm extremely happy with both. Shipping is very fast, installation is a breeze and I've had the latest one hooked up on my ford excursion that pulls an 8k travel trailer. We live in the Salt belt and it is holding up really well through the elements. Will definately be returning here if I ever need another hitch, thanks guys!1276694

Perfect fit for a 2002 Ford Excursion. As had been highlighted in the e trailer information- the fuel tank/ shield had to be lowered to get access to the bolts and shear bolt. Very pleased with how it fits and looks. The original receiver hitch actually fell apart (due to rotting) as one side was being unbolted. etrailer had an excellent price, free shipping. The receiver hitch had no scratches or abrasion on the painted surfaces- nicely packed by etrailer with the rest of my shipment.977929

by: Jeff05/03/2020

Great product. The only thing That could make it better is a bracket or accommodation for the round 7 point plug. I bought a bracket and it had to be mounted on bottom side of receiver. I backed into a stall and the curb broke the hanger. Has to be a better way.791924

Great replacement hitch for the original that rusted away. Knowing I'd be in for dropping the tank, broken bolts and lots of junk in my eyes I decided to bring it to Performance Plus Diesel and had it installed by a professional. Came out great, very pleased with etrailer and Curt.526771

im giving this product 3 stars only because there were several minor scratches on the hitch when i took it out of the box. there was no packing or wrap on the hitch or inside the box which was likely the cause of the scratches. there were only maybe 3 or 4 areas but we all know how easily trailer hitches rust and having any exposed metal areas or scratches would easily welcome a rust spot. the unit iteslf is well built, looks very solid. i have not installed it yet due to the fact that i want to have it painted or something and address the bare metal spots. i do not want to see rust on this in 3 months.
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The “excellent” rating is not regarding the Curt receiver I purchased but is about Etrailer. I bought the receiver online from etrailer. For whatever the reason ( UPS delivered an empty box to my home ) After speaking to UPS I contacted etrailer and explained what I received. They immediately shipped out another receiver, with no problem. I will buy from them again. 552429