2000 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch Receiver CURT 13540 4,000 lbs 2" inch

• Ford, Explorer, 1991 - 2003
• Mercury, Mountaineer, 1997 - 2001
• Mazda, Navajo, 1991 - 1994

Instructions: Installation Details.pdf

Installation Notes:

• Hitch cross tube is visible.
• No drilling required.
• Installation time: 30 min

Features

Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
Designed for towing, bike rack, cargo rack, wheelchair lift and other hitch accessories
Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
Bolt-on installation - no welding required
Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
Trailer hitch weight ratings are limited to vehicle manufacturers stated capacities and conditions
Backed by a limited lifetime warranty
Drawbar and Hitch pin sold separately
Made in the USA
Customizations done to your car can effect installation (aftermarket bumper, muffler, etc.)
All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt.

Specs

Receiver opening: 2"
Hitch design: Round tube
Rating: Class 3
Hitch height:
Center hitch hole to edge of bumper:
Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 400lbs
Maximum weight distribution weight: 6,000lbs
Maximum weight distribution tongue weight: 600lbs
Limited lifetime warranty

The CURT class 3 trailer hitch is the most common type of trailer hitch installed on full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. It is also found on full-size cars, crossover SUVs, minivans and mid-size trucks. That is because the class 3 packs the punch of a heavyweight hitch while still staying light on its feet. This CURT class 3 hitch offers a gross trailer weight capacity of 4,000 lbs. and a comparable tongue weight capacity of 400 lbs. It is designed to be a custom-fit trailer hitch for certain years of the Ford Explorer 4-door, Ford Explorer Sport 2-door, Mercury Mountaineer or Mazda Navajo SUV (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see the CURT application guide at curtmfg.com). It features a round tube frame and comes with all necessary hardware for a complete installation.

The 2" x 2" receiver tube opening of this class 3 hitch is able to accept a hitch-mounted accessory, such as a bike rack or cargo carrier, or a ball mount to tow most standard size trailers, including utility trailers, single-horse livestock trailers, boat trailers and large campers. One special feature about the class 3 that is not found in classes 1 or 2 is its compatibility with a weight distribution hitch. When used in combination with a WD hitch, this class 3's gross trailer weight capacity increases to 6,000 lbs. and the tongue weight capacity to 600 lbs. (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component). CURT class 3 trailer hitches are engineered to be strong and capable, having a quality steel frame and a solid finish. They are put through strenuous testing before being deemed ready for market and come with two coatings -- a liquid Bonderite coating and a powder coat in high-gloss black -- that cure together to form a strong resistance against rust, scratching, UV damage and other wear. Our hitches are our pride, and as such, we back them up with a limited lifetime warranty and a one-year finish warranty.