Best 1997 Ford Expedition Trailer Hitch Ball Mounts

Coming in at about 45 pounds, the D900 Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount is a BEAST! I purchased for use with my '08 Expedition towing either a small utility trailer w/ 1 7/8" ball or my DooLittle Bullitt cargo trailer w/ 2" ball. I needed 5 inches of drop (at least) for both. This is just about the only economical mount in which to accomplish this. Most if not all two ball mounts are 2" and 2 5/16" balls. Many reviews comment on the length that this mount sticks out and initially that was a concern of mine. Please see the Q&A of the D900 product page to address those issues. Short story: A hollow/tubular extension shank of (about or greater)15" reduces vehicle hitch capacity by 50%. The D900 shank and other components are SOLID steel. No reduced capacity. Specifically in my case; this extra length will allow me some personal maneuvering room when hooked up to the DooLittle and raising the lift gate of my Expedition. Clearance between raised lift gate and cargo trailer was about two inches using my old shank, and I should about double that. The anti-rattle tightening bolt is a nice touch. This is my first Etrailer purchase, but not my last.

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VERY sturdy piece of hardware here. I was worried it might be a little flimsy piece of metal. Not so, this is a substantial hunk of engineering and I feel safe putting anything on the back of my Expedition! Fully adjustable and easy to install, just like it says!

Very strong, easy to install and very secure. Yes a bit pricey, but well worth the money. I did notice there was what I thought was an unusual amount of play in the receiver. I called etrailer and Marcia was so very helpful and very concerned that I may have received the wrong product. She even called the manufacturer and found out what the changes that were made by the manufacturer which made the pictures incorrect. My hat is off to Marcia and all the folks at etrailer

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ball mount fits loosely in the receiver so that the pins that extend out from the ball mount shaft through the holes in the receiver don't extend out far enough, for my liking. This is because since the ball mount shaft has so much play, it will shift to one side. Then, the pin on the other side does not extend all the way out of the hole so that it is not flush. True, i am being paranoid. However, i imagine a case like a crash where enough force could pull the shaft out from the not fully extended pin side to release the trailer to wreak more damage. I would just feel more secure if the pins went out further through the receiver or the shaft was not so loose. Otherwise, i really like the product a lot... enough to give it four stars... :o)

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Sara R was helpful helping me find the right hitch for what I described as needing. I was excited to see the hitch pin in my order details even though I didn't order it. Sadly, the picture gave me a false impression. Overall, excellent customer service and product.

The hitch was received quite quickly and is even nicer than the picture shows it to be. I pull different trailers and it was always a hassle to have the correct hitch. I also like that they did a follow up call when I requested the item be shipped to an address other than my billing address. We are all concerned about credit card fraud. I will definitely order from them again!

I pay to receive the product in good condition, my hitch ended up being damaged, I don't know what type of packaging this was, they are supposedly a waoooo site, I ask for my return label and my refund, I

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This is a beast of a drawbar, solid forged steel & well finished. It's also very heavy and E-Trailer needed to ship 3 times because the first two broke out of the box they were packed in. (Someone in the USPS has a couple nice draw bars.) Fortunately the 3rd effort was much better packed in a reinforced box and was successfully delivered. E-Trailer customer service was exemplary in resolving the shipment issue & I will definitely shop with them again.

I had a great experience ordering from you. Your organization kept me completely up to date with the order & shipping process and delivered the exact products I ordered. Attached is a photo of the 16,000 lbs capacity hitch and 30,000 lbs 2 5/16 ball you sold me in use. The boat and trailer total about 12,000 pounds. Thanks again.

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Excellent quality, fast shipping. Finding a metric ball for our international application was a bit difficult. We knew etrailer was the place to go for all things "trailer" related. Very happy with the purchase!

This is one solid hitch. Bought the hitch to pull about 5000 lbs. there's no doubt in my mind that it can handle it.

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Ordering was extremely easy and etrailer representative very helpful. Chedi also sent me videos that explained perfectly how to install. I don't usually leave reviews, but these guys deserve a good one. Customer service and products delivered were impressive.

Great product and very helpful folks to talk to. I’ve ordered from etrailer many times and it won’t be my last.

This hitch is a very handy addition to my toolbox! I work for a county road department, and I’m always pulling different trailers to and from job sites. I can switch from a 2 5/16” ball hitch, to a pintle hitch with the flip of a lever! Thanks B and W!

This worked very well for our needs, allowing us to attach a 4-bike carrier and a cargo trailer to our Expedition.

I am using the hitch for a car dolly and a bike rack. The fit is a little loose for the bike rackmI'll see it really works when get on the road.

Ordered this hitch and it worked perfect for what I needed just bought a teardrop trailer. Couldn't open up the tailgate on my Jeep so I ordered this extended hitch and I brought the ball out past my spare tire and the tailgate opens up now I have no problems. And I looked everywhere couldn't find one of this quality and at this price very reasonable the other ones hundreds of dollars didn't want to spend that much.

This was the longest hitch ball mount I could find anywhere. I used it with a short extension for my 2021 T G so that I could open the back doors without hitting the trailer wheel crank. With my new trailer, Intact Flyer Discover, I don't need the extension and can still open the doors. Works well.

I tried twice to get this hitch and ball from [online vendor]. Twice the shipment was lost and I had to get a refund. Shipment from etrailer is right the first time and arrived quickly. Plus, since the ball is already torqued on the ball mount, I don't need to by a large socket.

We’ve already installed it and hitched up the horse trailer. Works great for my needs. Half the weight of the much heavier weight distribution system we had been using (and will continue to use for Interstate travel). Hook up was fast and easy.

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I purchased this hitch to pull my pontoon and utility trailer and needed it to be adjustable for the different trailer heights. I also wanted a hitch that had a feature to remove the play in the hitch which helped reduce sway in the trailers. It also eliminates clunking when stopping and accelerating. It is a very nice, well made heavy duty hitch and is easy to adjust with the notches on the hitch to let you know where you are at.

The solid-tow ball mount eliminated the half dozen other inserts I had to rotate thru to haul the different personal and work trailers I towed last year. I used it with my 03 gmc 2500hd and then switched it to my 2012 2500hd. The newer 2-1/2" hitch uses a reducing sleeve to 2". It does have more slop, because the friction pin doesn't contact the outer housing, rather the sleeve. However, this ball mount is an excellent design and works great. And, it's not likely to be stolen. I would recomend it to anyone, as long as they are at least slightly mechanically inclined. It is a little complicated at first.

I cannot use this ball mount because the shaft is too short that goes into hitch receiver on my one ton Dodge truck. It does not allow enough room between truck back bumper and ball to allow any trailer tongue to be put on ball.

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Purchased this hitch as a companion for our Reese anti sway control. The small ball for the Reese sway control fits in the bracket and the 2” drop on the hitch is exactly what we needed to have our Jayco camper level when towing.

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This hitch has worked out great for me over the last year. It’s very heavy duty and easy to adjust. I’ve hauled a 9,000 lb boat, long-distance on numerous occasions without issue. I also haul a landscape trailer on a daily basis weighing over 5,000lbs and haven’t had a single issue. Great hitch that was significantly cheaper than others and is very high quality. I’ve recommended it to several people and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy again. The only thing I would like to have now in a hitch is a tongue weight gauge, but it isn’t necessary.

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The hitch was received quite quickly and is even nicer than the picture shows it to be. I pull different trailers and it was always a hassle to have the correct hitch. I also like that they did a follow up call when I requested the item be shipped to an address other than my billing address. We are all concerned about credit card fraud. I will definitely order from them again!

Sooooo....you sent me a product that was somehow put together backwards and I cannot take them apart somehow the ballhitch is stuck on the male portion backwards and defies gravity and doesn’t need a pin to stay on(becaue thier is no where to put the pin in cause it’s backwards

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I did my research before ordering. I know exactly what I need and want. My boat trailer tongue weight is 750lbs so I went with the Gen-Y Torsion Flex 2" Hitch - 7.5" Drop/Rise 10k. (Works Best with 400-1,000lbs tongue weight). Also got the BEST price due to their 110% Price Match Guarantee.

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It was well packaged shipping was great received it within a week installation was easy weighing only 73 pounds. It does affect the center back up sensors on a 2022 , 3500 long bed ram pick up.

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After having trouble finding the right drop height and weight rating receiver for my new Ford Expedition Max, I called etrailer and Ashley was awesome in helping me as I needed something quickly. I've just travelled 1200 miles interstate with the "Convert-A-Ball" unit and I'm thrilled with it. The mount cushions the movement and had zero jolts or tugging with the trailer. Great product so far and at this stage I wouldn't use anything else!

Perfect for lifted trucks. This is the best hitch I have used to date. It has the perfect angle and design. When I come to a stop and then go, it does not slam metal to metal. There is some unique design that has a internal bumper inside of it. I tow a 7,000 lb ocean boat with this. It's paired to a 12,000 lb 2" ball, which I highly recommend. Several years I have used this without any issues. The paint is still holding up to the salt water that it is exposed to. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! etrailer.com has the best customer service and prices you can find. BTW, I bought my brother the same hitch for his birthday and he loves it too. Thank you Lindy at etrailer.com for helping me order the hitches.

Works great. With all the adjustments we can get our trailers to haul level now. Quality looks really good and it has the 2 size trailer hitch balls which makes it way more convenient.

VERY HAPPY, BUT STARTED TO SEE SOME RUST ON THE HITCH BALL AND ONLY USED TWO TIMES. THE VERSABILITY OF THE PRODUCT IS GREAT. OTHER THAN THE SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST ON THE BALL ITSELF, IM VERY SATISFY AND WILL BUY FOR MY OTHER TRUCKS.

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This is one solid hitch. Bought the hitch to pull about 5000 lbs. there's no doubt in my mind that it can handle it.

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Ordering was extremely easy and etrailer representative very helpful. Chedi also sent me videos that explained perfectly how to install. I don't usually leave reviews, but these guys deserve a good one. Customer service and products delivered were impressive.

I purchased the etrailer.com 2-3/4 " Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit, Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver and Twist-in 7-Pole RV-Style Trailer Connector for my 2011 Chevy Silverado. Quick Delivery! All the necessary parts arrived in perfect condition. Directions were spot on and the instructional videos were great.

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The drop ball mount is the perfect size for my Jeep. The versatile hitch balls are convenient. Thank you for putting together a great kit, providing excellent communication, and delivering it quickly.