What Replacement Hitch do You Recommend for a 2005 Ford F-150?

Updated 03/18/2022 | Published 03/17/2022

Question:

I have a 2005 Ford F150 with a factory installed trailer hitch that was damaged. Do you have any hitches that could be installed after the damaged one is removed?

asked by: Claudia S

Expert Reply:

I have a great solution for you. In order to replace your factory hitch on your 2005 Ford F-150, you need to purchase and install an aftermarket bumper. This is because the OEM hitch on a 2005 Ford F-150 tie into the factory bumper while our aftermarket hitches do not.

Once the factory bumper is replaced, you will be able to install a replacement hitch. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 13357. Not only does this hitch provide you with 600 pounds of maximum tongue weight and 6,000 pounds of maximum gross towing capacity, it also comes with a superior gloss coat over the base powder coat that provides you with ultimate rust and corrosion resistance. To top it all off, the hitch was assembled in the U.S.A.

expert reply by: Bob C