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This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
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Trailer hitch was an exact fit and installation was very easy. The etrailer video on how to install was very helpful. Reasonably priced.
So I have a fully loaded 2018 Mustang GT with the active exhaust. This exhaust does create an additional obstacle to installation and will require you to remove the control leads for the active exhaust system. It also reduces the amount of clearance you have when maneuvering the hitch into position.
After many prayers to the god of the f-word, we were able to juggle it into place and bolt the thing on pretty much exactly as described in the super helpful installation video that is given with this hitch. I don’t think I could have figured it out without the video so top marks there guys.
Note that you will need an 11/16 socket for the hitch bolts themselves. Considering everything is metric these days I think the manufacturer should just give metric bolts instead of SAE. But it’s not a big deal. It’s a 13mm socket for the exhaust hanger bolts.
Also it’s worth investing in a 90 degree electric ratchet for the very top bolt at the back for the exhaust hanger. Once the hitch is bolted in that hanger is basically impossible to get at and your arms will fall off trying to manually do them up in the tiny cavity that is left above the hitch. I did one bolt then went to Horrible Fright and bought one and my arms are thanking me.
It should be noted that while the hitch is rated to 2000lbs the vehicle itself is only rated to tow 1000lbs as per the manual.
For my application, towing a motorcycle, it’s bueno. The hitch is solidly constructed and well designed and thanks to etrailer for making sure I had the right parts.
This hitch is great for our Mustang! We purchased it to haul bikes, worrying that the bike racks that strap over the trunk can damage the paint over time, and are a pain to take on and off. I was going to do the install myself as the instructions seem easy enough and I have the proper tools, but I do not have ramps or a lift so getting under this low profile car would be next to impossible. An auto repair shop installed it for me in about an hour, and they told me that there is a little bit extra work to install it on a convertible due to having to remove a support member before dropping the exhaust. We're very happy with it - but take note: If you have a sloped driveway, this hitch might scrape the pavement when you are backing out! It happened to my wife the first time she backed out of our driveway. Going slow and at a slight angle solved the problem.
Had a friend install the receiver, took about an hour. The receiver and Thule (2) bike rack are very good quality. I installed the hitch in about 30 minutes...3 bolts and you are done.
Janice at etrailer.com was a breeze to deal with. Everyone needs 10 people like Janice to make their business run smoothly. Thanks Fred
Received my order in about a week, and everything was in excellent condition. Took it to my Ford dealer who quoted me about 6hrs@$120/h. Asked a friend for help instead and we got the receiver as well as the wiring done (neatly) in under 3 hours. I know she needs a wash (it's monsoon season!), but I've included a photo to show the clearance. When viewing from a standing position you wouldn't even know it was there.
Hitch arrive a day earlier than expected. How the hitch was received is only reason I did not give it a five star. The package box had no cushion and the hitch was literally sticking out of the box. A few dents and missing paint but the product was made good enough to not bend. The job was easy. Took about 3 hrs since I have a convertible. Not bad for a solo job with no power tools. The over all look looks really good mounted. FYI the phone scan option in the directions for step by step pictures don’t work.
Just installed the hitch, it's a two man job if you don't have the right tools. I like the way the item looks and cannot wait until I tow a trailer to see how the hitch handles.
Fairly straightforward install. A lot of bracing bolts to remove and put back if you have a convertible. Hardest part is getting under the Mustang. Barely noticeable, pulls small 4x6 trailer and carries the mountain bikes like a champ.
2016 GT CS Convertible
The hitch fit perfectly on my 18 convertible. Install was easy due to great directions on the website. The only issue was getting it into place as I installed it by myself. Propped it up on the jack as the hitch was strapped to a 2x4
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The hitch works great, have used it on one vacation to carry our bicycles. I do have to be careful on driveways that have a dip, or the hitch will drag on the pavement. Considering how low my Mustang is to the ground, this was to be expected. I am also satisfied with the installer recommended by etrailer.
Adam was great to deal with, confirmed the correct hitch for my Mustang. He had it shipped the same day and received it a week faster than was planned
2022 Mustang GT convertible with active exhaust
Installation was about 90 minutes
Excellent. Super fast shipping. I screwed a 2x6 to the bottom of hitch with deck screws,so I could set it on my jack without having it tip over. It worked awesome!
Installation went well. On the convertible there is a brace that stiffens the chassis that has to be removed to do the installation. It's reinstalled after the hitch is in place.
As described. Quality part, easy install. Thanks for a great site!
The fit is great and does what I bought it to do. I use it to hook my bike rack to the back of my Mustang for weekend rides and it's super convenient. Similar reviews have captured my same sentiments better than I could in regards to install difficulty and shipping packaging quality. If a bolt falls into the frame while trying to thread it through, it adds quite a bit of time trying to get it back out, so budget accordingly like any maintenance project.
FYI THIS hitch fits the 2024 Mustang GT
Seems to be a good product.
Could let people know that you have to enlarge the holes in the frame to get back piece in.
But it should work just fine.
I'm able to use this to tow a Kendon motorcycle trailer, a paramotor, etc. behind my 2016 Mustang GT convertible. With the properly chosen attachments and trailer setup, this tows really great. The hitch also doesn't impede on my ground clearance as it still isn't the lowest spot under the car. This was a relief to see.
Hitch is great, good instructions and easy to install. The only reason for four stars instead of five is that on a 2019 Mustang GT Conv it seems to be about a half inch to an inch too wide. When you reinstall the exhaust the two mufflers, one on each side touch the sides of the hitch causing a slight engine vibration throughout the vehicle. Since the exhaust is welded through the y pipe it is not adjustable.
I am 100% satisfied with my receiver hitch! It’s sturdy and easy to use. I was excited to find a product that would accommodate my Mustang and my bike rack.
The only concern is its proximity to the ground. Since my car is already a lower vehicle, you have to take care on steep driveways and such so that it won’t drag the ground. It’s not an issue with regular driving conditions.
4th Hitch I have purchased from etrailer and each one has been installed with out issue. Would I recommend etrailer the answer is yes. Fast delivery, friendly service. Instructions and videos very informative. I will admit I did not install this hitch myself since the Mustang requires the T-cup harness to be run underneath the car to the battey, a lift will make life so much easier. Time to perform both hitch and harness installation two hours. Sorry no picture but Kudos to etrailer.
4th Hitch I have purchased from E-Trailer and each one has been installed with out issue. Would I recommend E-Trailer the answer is yes. Fast delivery, friendly service. Instructions and videos very informative. I will admit I did not install this hitch myself since the Mustang requires the T-cup harness to be run underneath the car to the battey, a lift will make life so much easier. Time to perform both hitch and harness installation two hours. Sorry no picture but Kudos to E-Trailer.
Literature stated this hitch would fit on a Shelby GT350. I went to the effort of contacting them to confirm and they assured me it would because it was the same frame as a regular Mustang.
Not full disclosure.
Yes, it does fit the frame but you have to modify the rear valance to fit over the hitch and you have to remove the air induction for the differential cooler.
If I'd realized this prior to the installer bolting it to the frame I probably would have returned it.
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Robert
2/17/2024
After one year, hitch is still working as promised.