Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1998 Ford Ranger

Updated 08/11/2015 | Published 08/10/2015

Question:

I have a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2 wheel drive my question is will it fit and would I have to drill any holes? Thank You for any info.!!!

asked by: Roy D

Expert Reply:

The Curt Hitch part # 13138 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 1998 Ford Ranger so it would be the hitch for you to go with. There will be some drilling required for installation of this hitch. I attached an install video for you to check out that shows the hitch being installed on a similar 1999 Ranger.

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 # 118325.

expert reply by: Jameson C