Baseplate for 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum

Updated 08/04/2026 | Published 07/30/2026

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$561.07

Universal Bumper Brackets for Curt Adjustable Tow Bar

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$46.04

Question:

need a blue ox base plate for towing a 2026 Ford explorer platinum, is the BX2668 compatible, if not, what would ?

asked by: david l

Expert Reply:

Hey David!

No, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2668 will not fit your 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum. That kit is for an Explorer, but only for certain models from 2016-2019. After looking through our inventory as well as multiple manufacturers, I can confirm there is not a baseplate kit available specifically for the 2026 Ford Explorer available.

If you have an immediate need to flat tow with your Explorer, you will need to use the Universal Bumper Brackets for Curt Adjustable Tow Bar # C19748. This is a bolt on application, so it won't be a custom and hidden install on your front bumper right out of the box like the # BX2668 is for other Explorers, but it will allow you to pull your Explorer with your tow bar. To hide the brackets, you would need to measure and cut your Explorer's fascia and make some pretty precise cuts at the installation locations.

What kind of tow bar do you have and what tows your Explorer?

expert reply by: Jerry B