Hitch Cover Pins, Help!

[chizetown]

I have lost one of the hitch cover pins for my Explorer. Can anyone tell me where I can get new ones?

I have tried to locate a part number on Ford's parts website but have been unable to do so. I would hate to order a new cover just for two new pins. I have heard them referred to as cam buttons but Goggle searching has not yielded any results.

Thanks.

 

[peterk9]

I have lost one of the hitch cover pins for my Explorer. Can anyone tell me where I can get new ones?

I have tried to locate a part number on Ford's parts website but have been unable to do so. I would hate to order a new cover just for two new pins. I have heard them referred to as cam buttons but Goggle searching has not yielded any results.

Thanks.

Welcome to the Forum chizetown. :wavey:
The first thing I would do is call my dealer's parts department. Looking at the Fordparts.com website, it might be the part shown as HX1.
Good luck.

Peter

 

[chizetown]

Welcome to the Forum chizetown. :wavey:
The first thing I would do is call my dealer's parts department. Looking at the Fordparts.com website, it might be the part shown as HX1.
Good luck.

Peter

Thanks, I found that part on the diagram on FordParts.com and called my dealer. I have been informed that those pins only come with a new cover. Anyone know of a way to avoid spending 60 bucks just for the two pins?

I am actually needing the HM1 part not HX1.

 

[Unsta]

I had a new hitch cover ordered under warranty as mine won't stay on (I think the hitch needs to shimmy back like 1/4" - getting it looked at next oil change).

If I keep both covers (which I likely will be able to) I might be able to mail you a pin.

 

[chizetown]

I had a new hitch cover ordered under warranty as mine won't stay on (I think the hitch needs to shimmy back like 1/4" - getting it looked at next oil change).

If I keep both covers (which I likely will be able to) I might be able to mail you a pin.

That would be awesome if you are able to swing that.

 

[skripo]

Had the same issue. One pin went missing and had to order one under warranty to get the pin. Kind of a ridiculous waste of none for everybody involved.