1996 Ford E-150 Econoline Trailer Hitch – Class I

A CURT front trailer hitch allows you to use the front end of your vehicle for a variety of towing applications. They can be used for mounting a winch, a snow plow, a number of towing accessories and can even be used for some trailering applications. When space is limited, a front trailer hitch is commonly used to hold a cargo carrier, freeing up space inside the vehicle for extra cargo and making the rear mount receiver available to pull a trailer. At the boat ramp, your boat trailer can be hitched up to the front receiver hitch, giving you better control over the trailer as you launch. Some of the other accessories that can be used with a front tow hitch are the CURT winch mount, step pad, license plate holder, spare tire mount, skid shield and tow hooks. All CURT front trailer hitches provide a useful receiver tube to accept a 2″ x 2″ shank, and they are commonly used on trucks, vans and SUVs. This front trailer hitch is rated for 5,000 lbs. GTW and 500 lbs. TW. It also has a straight-line pull rating of 9,000 lbs. It is designed to be a custom trailer hitch for certain years of the Ford E150, E150 Econoline, E250, E250 Econoline, E350 Econoline and E350 Super Duty (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see application info). It comes with all necessary hardware for a complete installation and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Features:

• Rated to 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 500 lbs. tongue weight
• Compatible with a tow hook or shackle mount (9,000 lbs. straight-line pull)
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Provides a convenient mount for hitch accessories
• Ideal for attaching a snow plow, cargo carrier or other front hitch mount
• Allows for easy maneuvering of a trailer into a tight spot
• Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning

When a custom hitch is not available for your vehicle, CURT offers the multi-fit hitch. Designed to be the ultimate in versatility, CURT universal trailer hitches fit several different vehicle manufacturers, including Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac and Toyota. The multi-fit hitch is a universally designed alternative to our custom hitches. It provides a more affordable option and flexibility in installation. Very simply, a CURT multi-fit trailer hitch uses a sliding or adjustable frame to match the width of your vehicle’s frame. In general, multi-fit hitches are used on mid-size and full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. This class 2 multi-fit trailer hitch features a gross trailer weight capacity of 3,500 lbs., a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs. and a 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ receiver tube opening, making it an excellent choice for towing smaller utility trailers, boat trailers and popup campers, as well as cargo carriers and bike racks (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component). It comes with mounting hardware and instructions, and typically requires little or no drilling during installation.

Product Features:

• Features an adjustable frame to fit a variety of vehicles
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Requires little or no drilling on most models
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning