Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2020 Ford Ranger  

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The trailer hitch that I recommend for a 2020 Ford Ranger is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13417 which is a custom bolt-on fit that does not require any cutting or drilling. The process should actually only take you around 20 to 40 minutes. I have attached an install photo for you as well.

For a trailer wiring harness, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 22124 is your best option as it does not require any splicing therefore is almost entirely plug and play. I also recommend adding the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket part # HM40975 which gives you both a 4 and 7-way as well as a mounting bracket though this is not required.

If the trailer has brakes, I highly recommend the Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller part # 3430001 as it installs entirely on the trailer so you don't have to modify the vehicle which there is not a plug-in option for.

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Carl H.

7/29/2020

Just a follow-up question to this recommendation: why is this not listed in the chart on your site? The chart only lists Ranger years through 2012. I am looking for this also.

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Jon G.

8/6/2020

All of these parts are listed as a fit for the 2020 Ford Ranger. Here is a link to the fit guide so that you can check this out on your end.

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Carl H.

8/7/2020

@CarlH Thank you for your response. I have juast one more question. The installation inastructions indicate that the bolts that hold the bumper assemblyshould be reused for the hitch installation. I have been advised that the bolts should be grade 8 bolts and just wanted tyo confirm if these conform to that standard. Do you know if the bumper assembly bolts are grade 8?

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Jon G.

8/18/2020

Right off-hand I don't know 100% that they are grade 8 bolts but I would assume that is the case, especially since Curt says to reuse those bolts for their trailer hitch installation.

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Jor

12/5/2020

@JonG Will this work for the 2wd 2020 Ranger as well? Will it have the same tow capacity?

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Jon G.

12/7/2020

@Jor Yes, this trailer hitch # C13417 will fit all models of the 2020 Ford Ranger. The hitch has a 6K tow rating and 900 lb tongue weight rating. From what I could find it looks like your vehicle has a 3,500 lb tow rating. This won't increase your tow capacity if that's the case because you are always limited by your lowest rated component. In this case that would be your pickup.

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