Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Item # C13386
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2011 Ford Explorer
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2011 Ford Explorer - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 4000
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
- 400
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Ford Explorer's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA
- Mounting hardware may be imported
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 500 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
13386 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Replaces C13100
Installation Details
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
4,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
400 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
5,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
500 lbs.
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
4,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
400 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
5,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
500 lbs.
Tech Tip
No drilling required for installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation
Complete Towing Package for 2011 Ford Explorer
Retail:$408.96
Package Price:$272.52
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Arrived Damaged
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C13386
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (117 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.by: Jeff06/19/2019
2012 FordExplorer
This was a perfect fit for my 2012 Explorer. It looks and functions great and the price cannot be beat! eTrailer is a great company; you can tell this by the organization and details on their website. Tracking the package in transit is a breeze and items arrive on time.
The hitch is solid. The moment you take it out of the box, you’ll know you got a great part. I was able to install it myself, though it would have certainly been better to have someone help hold it in position just to get a bolt started on each side. In any case, it does not take long to install. All hardware was included and directions are minimal and straightforward. You’ll need some WD-40 to get the exhaust off its hangers, a strap to support the exhaust while it’s lowered, a socket set, and a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to specs. I did not have a torque wrench that went all the way up to the required torque value, so I ended up purchasing one at the local box store. If you don’t like acquiring tools, you could always ask a neighbor or maybe rent one from the local auto parts store. In any case, with the new wrench, as well as the 4-pole wiring harness and magnetic trailer lights (also purchased from etrailer), I still came out way ahead of what it would have cost to put on a hitch at the dealer. In essence, the $450 bike rack that goes in the hitch receiver and the quality torque wrench ($80) serve as “free” gifts to the family/myself for the DYI installation. Finally, some might want a Ford OEM hitch setup but the curved design of this particular custom hitch looks great. Happy hauling!
by: Vincent07/30/2018
I received my new hitch and wiring harness quickly and without issue. The instructions were all clearly written. I would rate my mechanic abilities as moderate and I was able to complete the installation by myself during a Sunday afternoon in my driveway. I had some issues getting some of the old bolts out of the exhaust hangers due to some mild corrosion but nothing some PB Blaster could not solve. I was able to get all the new bolts secured and torqued down to spec easily and then re-hang the exhaust. I was able to pick up my new boat (about 1500lbs) and tow it home without issue.
Part of the hitch was scratch and some of the paint chipped off during shipping but it wasn't enough damage for me to be concerned with it. I also have not finalized where I am going to put the trailer harness plug so that's just zip tied on at the moment.
by: Michael S08/22/2018
2015 FordExplorer
I have a 2015 Ford Explorer and bought Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver from etrailer.com on a Thursday afternoon. I paid a little extra to have it arrive by no later than Tuesday. The hitch showed up on Monday evening around 6:00. It took me about 35 minutes to put on. Super easy, and it fit perfectly. The instructions and online videos from the etrailer.com website where very informative and took any reservations about installing it myself out of the picture. The young lady Chris from etrailer was very helpful and told me exactly what I needed. I definitely would recommend etrailer.com and this product to others. Nice Job. I was impressed.
by: Michael08/24/2020
2013 FordExplorer
Installed in about 2 hours by myself. Pro tip. Make sure to use the included wire to feed the carriage bolt into the frame BEFORE you insert the tab. Would have been a 45 minute install if not for that. Super simple. Super beefy kit. Great hardware!
by: Cody09/02/2022
Website says it fits 2011 Ford Explorer, but I t doesn’t. Also didn’t come with all the necessary bolts they showed in the videos. Would not recommend buying.
by: Andrew02/27/2022
2018 FordExplorer
Perfect hitch for 2018 Ford Explorer. Have used with bike rack as well as cargo carrier. Very discrete as well under the rear bumper.
by: Jim03/12/2019
2018 FordExplorer
Excellent ++++++ I received my new hitch for my 2018 Ford Explorer. I You Tubed the install from etrailer, and I literally could have sat back and watch it install itself. What a breeze. The ONLY difficulty I had was lining up the blocks to raise the car up a bit to make the install easier. This is my second hitch from etrailer. Needless to say, I'm 100% satisfied. Great product, fast delivery. Thanks
Jim
3/13/2020
Great. Love it.
by: Doug06/14/2020
2013 FordExplorer
Installation was very easy. Video was very helpful.
by: Aaron 01/03/2023
FordExplorer
This has worked very well for me and installing it myself was not too difficult. It was tricky getting above the mufflers as I have a Ford explorer limited and do not have a car lift. It's worked great since.
by: Andrew04/30/2020
Great responses, great product, easy to follow application guide, quick, easy and accurate install product, delivered on time, as described, everything was A+ !! What more can you ask for!!
I will look to order first from etrailer every time!
by: Chris 10/12/2023
Fits great, Thanks
by: Michael 05/29/2020
2016 FordExplorer
I have a 2016 Explorer that the hitch went on as simple as can be. I think it took longer to grab the few tools needed than it did to install it. I’m going to get one for my daughters vehicle. I didn’t do the wiring because it’s only going to be used for a bike carrier and a little loading platform so can’t say how that would go, but the hitch I’d recommend to any one and everyone.
by: Caleb 03/31/2021
I like the hitch a lot that I ordered from this company. They have been very helpful with videos to install it and anything else I needed. I would highly recommend anyone to order a trailer hitch from this company if they need one. I have had it for around a year and I have not seen any rust on it. Thank y'all for a good quality trailer hitch :-)
by: Douglas07/03/2018
2017 FordExplorer
Awesome low profile hitch. It looks great on my Ford Explorer! The installation was super easy. I got it installed in about 30 minutes. The only issue I ran into was removing the exhaust brackets from the factory. They were pretty tough to remove. Had to use a cheater bar to get them off. Other than that, the install was super easy. Everything fit perfectly! The install video was dead on. Watched it a couple of times and knew exactly what to do. Again, awesome hitch!
by: Guy A07/23/2021
2017 FordExplorer
Really like the way the Curt trailer hitch receiver looks on my 2017 Explorer. Class III receiver should be adequate for my 19’ center console boat. Thanks.
by: James 04/29/2021
The hitch was well made and well designed. The fit was excellent and the installation was easy. I like the fact that it rides up close to the body and has never been a problem dragging on steep driveways. It looks and fits like an OEM hitch.
by: Alan 05/22/2023
Good value, looks good, less than an hour to install (on a lift).
by: Joaquin 06/22/2021
Trailer hitch fit perfect, we received it super fast, the price was great, with free shipping!
I use etrailer for all the off brands we get, and even for some dealership cars where the customer wants a heavier class hitch. We've never had any issues, thank you!
by: Adam 05/31/2020
2011FordExplorer
I ordered a hitch for my 2011 Ford Explorer and it fit perfectly. The wiring harness and the receiver installed quite easily as well. I couldn't be happier with the service and quality from etrailer on this order.
by: JanV09/01/2019
Quick shipping; extremely easy to install borh the hitch and the electrical connector; both within a half hour installation with two people
by: William 05/18/2020
etrailor was great! I ordered a class 3 trailer hitch during arrived within a week despite this pandemic. Great quality product and was able to install it myself in 30 minutes this was mostly due to the great video provided on the web site
by: Vincent 08/27/2020
I hope I was leaving 5 stars, don’t know why they weren’t all on one line. Extremely positive experience with trailer, item in stock, fast shipping, great price and excellent tracking system. I will do business again and I will tell my friends
by: Jorge D08/09/2018
2018 FordExplorer
From when I place the order (Curt Trailer Hitch 13386) to when I received it at home I was kept updated. I am very please with the products and prices of etrailer.com. I will always look at etrailer.com, for my truck and suv needs first.
Thanks,
Jorge DLR
by: Marion01/07/2020
This is an excellent product. Even though I installed it by myself without help, I still was able to get it done without any major issues. The hitch is out view for the most part. It is easy to hook up to. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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view full answer... - Does the Fish Wire Bolt of the Curt Hitch # C13386 Have to Be InstalledThe carriage bolt on the passenger side of the Ford Explorer that is giving you trouble when installing the # C13386 has to be used when installing the hitch otherwise the warranty of the hitch would be voided. Fish wiring hardware can be somewhat frustrating. I attached a help video on fish wiring for you to check out as well as an install video that shows how the hitch installs. Right at the 3:55 second mark is where the fish wiring is covered. It is the reverse fish wire technique as...
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view full answer... - Do Curt and Draw-Tite Hitches for 2017 Ford Explorer Use Door in Bumper Fascia Like Factory HitchNone of the hitches we offer for the 2017 Ford Explorer would install so that the receiver tube extends through the bumper like the factory hitch would. The hitches offered by our suppliers would install so that the receiver tube would sit directly under the bumper, like the Curt # C13386 shown in the provided photo. Once the hitch is installed, it wouldn't interfere with the door in the bumper face. An aftermarket hitch like the Curt # C13386 is typically much less expensive and the install...
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view full answer... - Curt Trailer Hitch for 2016 Ford Explorer That Does Not Require Drilling Thank you so much for your continued business! I do have a great option for you, however the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13900 that you mentioned isn't exactly a custom model designed for your Ford Explorer, so it will likely require some drilling and vehicle modifications to install it. For a Class III hitch that is designed specifically for your 2016 Ford Explorer and will allow for a complete bolt-on installation without any drilling or fascia cutting, I recommend the Curt # C13386...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2014 Ford ExplorerI can't speak as to why the factory Ford hitch is installed where it is but as far as aftermarket trailer hitches the manufactures determine the best places to attach a hitch and that is why they install where they do on your 2014 Ford Explorer. I wouldn't say that one height is better than another on a vehicle that is already fairly high off the ground. Its a bigger concern on vehicles low to the ground like mini vans. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount...
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view full answer... - Will Curt Hitch for 2016 Explorer XLT Allow Hands Free Lift Gate to Still FunctionThe Curt hitch part # C13386 that you referenced is confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Ford Explorer and will only slightly interfere with the hands-free liftgate you have. You will have to sweep your feet under the vehicle on either side of the hitch opening to activate the rear door. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with...
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Yeah it will, you have a flexed hitch receiver. This is common and easy to rectify. Use the link provided to find ways to realign the hitch receiver. You can reach out to customer service to have the missing hardware sent to you.
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