Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2000 Ford Excursion

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Hello. I am needing a new Receiver hitch for our 2000 Ford Excursion. The entire hitch busted in half while driving down the highway with 4 horses. Luckily my brakes were still attached to the trailer so that slowed it all down. Attached are some pictures of the hitch so please let me know which model I need for sure. Item # C14011 is the one I was thinking of so please let me know if that is correct. Thank you. Attached are some pictures of the current hitch on the excursion for reference. Thank you.

asked by: Kristin B

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I am glad to hear you and your horses are all right after the hitch broke while you were driving!

For your 2000 Ford Excursion I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" # C14011 as it is confirmed to fit your vehicle, and since it has a 1200lb tongue weight rating and 12000lb trailer weight rating so it will have no issues with your horse trailer with 4 horses.

I included a picture of the # C14011 installed on an Excursion for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Broken Hitch On Excursion
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Curt C14011 Installed On Ford Excursion
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