towing

Hi, I recently purchased a 2020 Ford explorer xlt with no tow package. Is it possible to add a brake controller for a 7pin if it did not come from the factory? Thank you Kris Burns

Hello everyone! I am the new owner of a 2008 Explorer XLT eddie Bauer edition (v6). I bought it about a month ago from a family member to tow my small food trailer. The food trailer itself is under 2,000 pounds, which I assumed would be perfectly fine to tow, as we've towed it with a 4 cylinder...

I know every explorer/ sport Trac owner is sick and tired of our tiny mirrors or wobbly aftermarket strap ons. Look no further, I found a combo that works and to toot my own horn it's brilliant. I ordered 2015 GMC 2500 tow mirrors off Amazon for about $80.. I had to cut the front bolt off...

Hello All, I have a 2010 V6 Ford Explorer. My wife and I are looking at campers and I want to make sure we don’t get something too big or that we aren’t prepared for what we find. So please help. I have ordered this Class III to put onto my explorer...

Has anyone towed with the 2020 Explorer Hybrid yet? Other than the videos below I don't know what to expect: - - I ordered the hybrid without test driving (only the 2.3 was available). Just wondering how it will do with towing a 16' cargo trailer weighing 4-4,500lbs. Wind resistance is...

I can't imagine I'm the only person with this problem My class 2 receiver height is 21", my trailer coupler is 12" high. NOBODY offers a 1 1/4" hitch ball mount with a drop of more than 6 inches. E-trailer rep said 3 inches off level is okay, but that leaves the camper's back end 6-7 inches...

Just sold the family cabin and I decided to take my grandfathers old rotting boat and see if I can't give it new life. Issue is I can't figure out whether I can, or even should try to tow it. I've seen towing capacities for Gen three explorers stated as low as 2500lbs and high as 7000lbs. From...

My 97 Mountaineer AWD has pretty much every option except the tow package (go figure). I have a ball installed on the bumper, but obviously there is no hitch assembly and unless it's well hidden, there is no lighting hookups. How should I go about wiring up a wiring harness? At the very least I...

Hi all, We are looking to get a new family vehicle and the wife has fallen in love with a clean Explorer at a dealership. The issue I have currently is this is going to be replacing our 98 Dodge Ram and I have used that truck for a lot of truck duties. Hauling material to build a shed, hauling...

Hi Everyone, This is my first post here and has been my last resort for getting help. I have a 2016 Explorer XLT that I bought new. It's out of warranty now (110,000 KMs). I bought it without the tow package because, at the time, I didn't need one. Fast forward to today, I'm regretting that...

I have a 07 XLT 4.0L V6 with the 55R5S transmission (117k miles).it does have the HD tow package. the VIN states its build date was 8/12/06. Apparently that matters as you may have a good or bad transmission depending on the build date. I have been reading all the threads on here saying that...

I've got a 4WD XLT that I go exploring with ( makes sense right?) Anyway, I was out exploring and found a little mud and well if you care to see the results here. I have the tow package and a hitch with a recovery hook, I was wondering however if anyone added a recovery point to the front...

Stock 94 Explorer XLT, It started making a noise at idle in gear. Sort of a Morse Code sound, basically intermittent buzzing/humming. What could this be? (It's also always whined in first gear) Also, I'm going to be pulling a trailer several times a week with a mower on it this summer. Yes, I...

Hi All! New to the forum here, so thank you for answering my question. I apologize if this has already been asked. I attempted to look through the forums already to find a similar situation. I am planning on purchasing a used 2015 - 2017 Explorer this summer. Most of the Explorers I have seen...

Hi All Fellow Guys & Gals Explorer Owners, As the Original Owner of a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT, which was purchased 'Long Ago' with the ultimate purpose of Utilizing the Factory Installed NEUTRAL TOW option as a Towed Vehicle. Now after 12 long years of Evolution and Many other uses, THE Time...

Hi, I'm considering getting a small camping trailer in the next few years, 3-4K lb., and the Explorer looks like the right size vehicle to tow one, since with the towing package it's got plenty of capacity, while something smaller, like the Edge, is inadequate, and I don't care for pickups. I'd...

Has anyone towed anything at or above the rated 5000lbs? I have to take a car from Detroit to Tennessee and the car weights 3200. Not sure what a trailer will weight but I'm sure i will be at the 5k mark... Should i have any concerns. I have a tow tune from LMS I'm gonna run. Thanks...

Been driving an Escape since 2010. Getting close to pulling the trigger on an Explorer. Looking for one with a tow package. Are the factory install packages any better then the after market versions? Thx Russ in Naperville, IL

I have a slow leak from an upper seam neck the upper hose inlet neck.... tired of dealing with seeing a little coolant on the ground... seems the Original part was XL2H 8005-DA or 8005(RAD-132) and now the part number is XL2Z8005DA ? I have the heavy duty towing package and the SOHC set up...

I have a 96 EB and I know there was a trailer harness at one time. Previous owner gave away a wheelchair lift on the back of it, and the people who took it, took part/all of the harness. When I went looking today, I could find nothing of it. I did find a strange looking connector (see...

So I plan to replace my front and rear shocks tomorrow along with my rear sway bar end link bushings. I purchased the RS5229 for the front and Monroe 58617 Load Adjuster shocks for the rear. I also purchased Moog Sway Bar End Links for the rear but they sent me two different products (I wanted...

All- I recently bought a 2014 certified Explorer XLT with factory tow package at the local dealer. Everytime I tow our boat (the whole reason for buying it), the check engine light blinks when getting onto the expressway, we lose power and the air conditioning stops (only happens when towing)...

Summary; 02-05 Explorer Trailer Wiring Explorer Towing Capacities Trailer Brake Controllers Explained Frame Mounted Trailer Hitches Make sure you cross those safety chains How To: Installing a Transmission Temperature Gauge Transmission Temperature Gauge Leaf Spring Upgrade Axle Codes...

I have a 1998 Sport 4x4 bought new, now with 150K miles. Want to make it a better vehicle for the Sierra Nevada explorations I intend to do this year, mostly camping and fishing. Looking forward to reading all the ways everyone has done this. My first task is to find front tow hooks, which I...

Greetings all, Just picked up an 2012 XLT with 55,000 miles and the tow package. Love the car and plan on doing a lot of camping with a small travel trailer in the coming year. Noticed that the transmission air scoop under the car is missing. Others in this forum stated that the scoop...

Hello explorer forum, I'm trying to tow a Little overweight on my 3500 lbs rated ford. I have already added the 7 pin connector and brake controller. Now I'm thinking about adding a trans cooler for towing approx 4500 lbs. Who has done this? What products did you use and how was your experiences?

I'd consider myself a novice tow guy. I have a deep V boat I tow with both my 11 Explorer and 06 Escape without a problem. My wife and I now have a 18 foot hybrid travel trailer. It's dry weight is just short of 4000lbs and we've weighed it at 4200 when loaded with our gear. My question...

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good trailer hitch for a 96 XLT 4.0 that's not too pricey? I'd be pulling most likely a tilt trailer (I don't have a trailer yet) with up to 2 quads and a dirtbike on it for about 45 minutes each way to a riding spot.

We didn't get the tow package and I don't really anticipate towing anything with the Explorer (I have a truck and an 18' 10,000# lowboy for that). However, I thought about buying the receiver hitch and installing it in the event that we ever towed a light load such as a mini-trailer (less than...

I'm looking at getting some tow mirrors for my 2003 Explorer, and searches for my truck have turned up nothing. I don't tow anything, I want the mirrors solely for looks, and the added visibility would obviously be a plus. The mirrors that come up for a 2003 F150 however, look very similar to...

I have a 2011 explorer limited 2wd with everything on it. I am wanting to purchase a boat this year but I have concerns with towing it out of the water. It will be around 4000lbs total weight. Does anyone have experience with this particular set up? Could anyone give me comforting news that I...

I have a 2013 Explorer LTD AWD with the tow package. I'm moving from VA to FL in a few weeks and am looking for options to take my motorcycle with me rather than having the movers take it and store it (my stuff will be in storage for a little while). Not sure if I can link Amazon here, but...

I found a few trailer hitches on AutoAnything but, I want to know which manufacturer produces the best quality products. If anyone has any experience with Reese, Curt, or Hidden Hitch I would like to hear how they have been to you. All the hitches I found were under 200 and class 3. I would be...

I have a 98 limited edition 4.0 explorer, my first vehicle so pretty attached and don't want to sell. I need something to pull my other car around to events. I'm sure the 4.0 can handle towing 5k lbs but I know for a fact suspension will sag once I put the trailer on. The truck already has the...

I'm hoping for some suggestions! We recently bought an all wheel drive 2014 Explorer with the tow package. We also have a pop up camper that we tow. We would also like to take our bikes camping. How do others haul the camper and bikes? We have a hitch mounted bike rack and are considering...

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Hi all, Dan here from the west Michigan coast... Have recently bought a '10 Mountaineer and have lots of questions regarding towing. My unit has a full-size AFTERMARKET class III/IV hitch installed (no controller or large trailer plug yet, that will be the first thing I do). 13k miles on the...

Hello Everyone. I am a retired military pilot trying to prep my new "LuvShack" 1999 Fleetwood Bounder 38S for my cross country travels. I dream of the salmon runs in Alaska and have never seen the grand canyon. I have a beautiful blue 2002 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 and my "Sanctuary" a 24ft...

Two part question. 1. What pressure should utility tires be inflated to for towing? I have a 5x8 trailer with the smaller 12-inch tires. The total cargo weight (two motorcycles plus gear) will be approximately 1200-1500 pounds including the trailer weight. 2. Do I need to adjust the tire...

I recently purchased a 2013 Explorer with the factory installed tow package and I was curious if I needed to have a brake controller installed. I called the Ford Dealership in town and they indicated that Ford doesn't make brake controllers for the Explorer and I would have to buy an aftermarket...