rear bumper hitch from a 2017 Ford Explorer XLT to the base Interceptor

[Dennis J.A.A.]

I am wondering if anyone has installed a rear bumper hitch from a 2017 Ford Explorer XLT to the base Interceptor.
When I asked Ford they said all they do is cut a hole in the valance (bumper)
The white Explorer XLT has the right tow valance
Mine is the gray and it is solid.
I just think it would look classier than the dealership's lazy idea.

 

[peterk9]

On my 2017 Platinum, the hitch was covered. Is the picture of the white one a factory tow package? BTW, the tow rating would be 2000 lb.

 

[Dennis J.A.A.]

On my 2017 Platinum, the hitch was covered. Is the picture of the white one a factory tow package? BTW, the tow rating would be 2000 lb.

View attachment 425503

Towing a 18' pontoon and will have electric brakes.
That white one above is the XLT bumper

 

[MattMPA]

There's a bolt on hitch that fits the Explorer with no holes in the bumper. As mentioned above, 2000 pounds max.

https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-trailer-hitch-2016-ford-explorer-c13100.aspx

 

[Dennis J.A.A.]

There's a bolt on hitch that fits the Explorer with no holes in the bumper. As mentioned above, 2000 pounds max.

https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-trailer-hitch-2016-ford-explorer-c13100.aspx

Thanks! I have one place that wants $850 for the whole package. I haven't checked Ford to see what OEM would be!
I'm getting way to old to be farting around with vehicles these days - Well... except electrical.

 

[peterk9]

Thanks! I have one place that wants $850 for the whole package. I haven't checked Ford to see what OEM would be!
I'm getting way to old to be farting around with vehicles these days - Well... except electrical.

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