2020-2026 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver — 2 Inch
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This Class 3 trailer hitch receiver bolts to the factory mounting points on a 2020-2026 Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator. It adds a 2" x 2" receiver for bike racks, cargo carriers, and towing.
Highlights
- Class 3, 2" x 2" receiver: For bike racks, cargo carriers, and towing within the vehicle's rated limits.
- Welded steel construction: Heavy-duty welded steel hitch.
- Black powder-coated finish: Resists rust and corrosion.
- Bolt-on install: Mounts at the factory mounting points; hardware included.
- Generation-specific: 2025-2026 Explorer and Aviator gate on whether a factory receiver is already installed.
- Towing rating: 6,000 lbs weight carrying, 600 lbs tongue weight. Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component or your vehicle manufacturer's towing capacity.
Fitment
- 2020-2024 Ford Explorer
- 2025-2026 Ford Explorer — will not fit models with a factory-installed receiver
- 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator
- 2025-2026 Lincoln Aviator — will not fit models with a factory-installed receiver
Will not fit: 2025-2026 Explorer or Aviator models that already have a factory-installed receiver.
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Installation
Bolts to the factory mounting points; mounting hardware is included.
Warranty
Covered by Stehlen's lifetime structural warranty on the hitch frame and load-bearing welds, a 5-year finish warranty on the black powder coat, and a 2-year warranty on the included mounting hardware, for the original purchaser. Details: stehlenauto.com/legal/warranty
Specifications
- Weight Carrying Capacity: 6,000 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 600 lbs
- Part Number: TH-EXPL20-C438
- Brand: Stehlen Auto
- Material: Steel
- Finish/Color: Black
- Receiver: Class 3, 2" x 2" opening
- Weight: 50 lbs
- Packaged Dimensions: 49" L x 22" W x 11" H
- Warranty: Lifetime structural, 5-year finish, 2-year hardware
