2017 Explorer Limited w/ foot-activated liftgate needs "hidden" hitch

[WallaceMI]

Hi,

I have 2017 Explorer Limited w/ the foot-activated liftgate and I'm looking for an aftermarket hitch.

It's only to use a hitch bike rack and should be as "hidden/low profile" as possible.
Also I'm looking for one that still work with the foot-activated liftgate.

Any recommendation?

 

[WallaceMI]

I see there are mainly 3 options.

Draw-Tite 76034
Curt C13100
Curt C13386

The C13100 appears to touch the plastic and because of that bends the bumper a bit. How about the Draw-Tite? Seem like the Curt C13386 is a newer version. Did the fix the clearance issue?

2017 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch | etrailer.com

 

[peterk9]

I see there are mainly 3 options.

Draw-Tite 76034
Curt C13100
Curt C13386

The C13100 appears to touch the plastic and because of that bends the bumper a bit. How about the Draw-Tite? Seem like the Curt C13386 is a newer version. Did the fix the clearance issue?

2017 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch | etrailer.com

You forgot the OEM hitch option. It would require a change to the bumper so the hitch can be hidden.

Peter