Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Ford Ranger

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I have a 2023 Ford Ranger and I would like to add a hitch to it. Is there one available?

asked by: Gerard

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The best hitch for your 2023 Ford Ranger is going to be the Curt Hitch item # C13417. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ranger with included hardware.

I really like the Curt hitch because it installs behind your rear bumper and the crossbar is completely hidden. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 900 lbs maximum tongue weight. That can be increased to 8,000 lbs when used with a weight distribution system.

I have linked a couple of pictures below along with an installation video so you can see what this hitch looks like when installed.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56431 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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John

11/25/2025

Can a silent hitch pin be fitted to this hitch. Thanks John

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Jerred H.

11/26/2025

@John It sure can. The Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches item # SHP2061 will definitely work on a 2" hitch. Your accessory or ball mount will need to have what's called a hollow shank to work though. If you have a solid shank you'll need to use the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2" Hitch Receivers item # e38FV. This wraps around the collar of your hitch and immobilizes the shank inside the receiver.

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Answer 1

To add a 7-way connector to your 2023 Ford Ranger you will want the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector item #C56431. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your Ranger's wiring harness, which is located behind…

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Answer 2

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.…

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Answer 3

Putting a hitch on your 2020 Ford Ranger is something that you can do at home, it's very straight forward and only requires a few tools. A 21mm socket (a ratchet or impact tor drive it), a clamp, and a torque wrench. The hitches available for…

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Hello Rick, thanks for reaching out. I can confirm that the etrailer Class 3 Hitch #e63ZR will fit your 2023 Ford Ranger Tremor and the OEM tow hooks will NOT need to be removed. The hitch will clear easily. Take a look at the picture below. This…

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Answer 6

John, yes we have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13417 which will fit all of the models of the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor. This hitch has a max weight capacity of 6,000 lbs, a max tongue weight of 900 lbs, and is custom fit to your truck.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

For your 2019 Ford Ranger the Draw Tite hitch part #DT73GR is the hitch I recommend over the Curt #C13417 because it has higher towing capacities and it has a bracket built into it for trailer wiring. Aside from that they are very similar and install…

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