Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Ford Explorer XLT

Published 07/31/2015

Question:

Can you guarantee this fits a 2016? Is install like 2015? Thank you,

asked by: Bill

Expert Reply:

The Curt Hitch part # C13386 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for all models of the 2016 Ford Explorer so I can guarantee that it will fit your XLT model.

The installation will be just like on a 2015 like in the install video that I attached.

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 a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would want the part # 118540.

expert reply by: Jameson C