Is There a Front Hitch for a 2017 Ford F-150 EcoBoost That Mounts Behind the License Plate

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Is there a Front Hitch F150 for a 2017 Supercrew which mounts thru bumper vent where license plate is located ? 2017 Supercrew 2.7 ecoboost.

asked by: Kevin M

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The only front mount trailer hitch options for a 2017 Ford F-150 are the ones that mount below the bumper such as the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31083 which is what I recommend and will fit EcoBoost models. The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receivers like part # 306-X7904 are not available for the F-150, partly due to the large intercooler on the EcoBoost models.

That said, the Curt hitch is not a bad option at all and won't reduce your ground clearance either really since it sits inside the lower fascia. The only drawback is that you do have to cut a hole for the receiver tube to poke through but this is barely noticeable which you can see in the attached photo.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 4

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 5

The front air dam on your 2023 Ford F-150 Platinum will actually need to be removed to be able to install any of the front hitches. So yes, the front air dam will no longer be operational once you have the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the pictures Mike! The Trailer Mate Hitch item #TMT59FR will indeed fit your 2020 Ford F-150 without a factory hitch. The hole in the bumper and the two holes in the brackets will not be used in the installation though. The hitch attaches…

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The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C31083 will work just fine on your 2018 Ford F-150 with Eco Boost Engine. I checked with both Curt as well as past customers as well to confirm this for you. I have also attached a photo of what the…

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Answer 8

Hey Shannon, at the time of me sending you this the anticipated ship date for the Curt front hitch part #C35RJ that you referenced is still October.

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Answer 9

Hello Brian, Thanks for writing in! The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C35RJ is going to be a great fit for your 2025 Ram 1500, we do have under tech notes that the tow hooks will need to be permanently removed. We do not receive an exact…

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Answer 10

Hey Gary, we have the EcoHitch front hitch part #EH87SR that fits your 2022 Ford F-150 hybrid. I am not sure what you planned on using the front hitch for but this is a really great option that is well made and has great towing capacities.

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Answer 11

Hello Dave, I am glad you wrote in! Using the right bike rack on the back of a travel trailer is really important. Not every rack that is rated for an RV is rated for a travel trailer, and using a rack that isn't approved for that application can…

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Answer 12

There are few differences between the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65067 and Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C31083 that fit your 2020 Ford F-150, with the main difference being ground clearance. The Curt hitch does have…

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