2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches

Keep Your 2002 Ford Explorer in Top Shape with Quality Trailer Hitches

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Trailer Hitch, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 2002 Ford Explorer looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Trailer Hitch – Class I and Trailer Hitch – Class V. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch at Advance Auto Parts is around $249.92, with a range that starts at $244.99 and goes up to $281.99. With 2 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Front Mount Hitch with 2in. Receiver and Class III Hitch start at just $244.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Trailer Hitch, don’t forget to check out other key components like Trailer Brake Control Parts and Trailer Wiring. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 2002 Ford Explorer in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches

CURT – Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 5,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins (Part No.13112)

Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 5,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins

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$286.99
Whatever your task at hand — whether it’s launching that boat before daybreak, setting up your camper before the rush or getting a final load to the dump before close — CURT class 3 trailer hitches offer the strength needed for serious towing. They make it easy to hitch up and Bring It, offering a vehicle-specific fit and the weight capacity to handle a variety of trailers. Custom class 3 hitches are the most common type of receiver hitch for pickup trucks and SUVs. Because of their weight range, they are also found on full-size cars, crossovers and minivans. Each custom-fit class 3 hitch package is made for vehicle-specific mounting. This particular kit fits certain years of the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer (see application info to verify vehicle compatibility). It provides a weight carrying capacity of 5,000 lbs. GTW and 500 lbs. TW. It is also compatible with a weight distribution hitch for level towing and a rating of 8,000 lbs. WD and 800 lbs. WDTW. CURT class 3 trailer hitches are typically used to attach and haul utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, snowmobile or ATV haulers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Each class 3 hitch has a 2″ receiver tube and is tested in accordance with SAE J684 for safety. To ensure that CURT class 3 receiver hitches have what it takes for serious trailering, they are designed using a hands-on approach and are constructed with rugged, high-strength steel and precise welding. We also protect our class 3 hitches in a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and black powder coat for superior resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage.

Product Features:
  • Rated to 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 500 lbs. tongue weight
  • Compatible with weight distribution hitch (8,000 lbs. WD / 800 lbs. WDTW)
  • Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
  • Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
  • Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
  • Protected by a durable high-gloss 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
  • Made in USA (may include imported hardware)
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Husky Towing – Class Iii, Round Tube, 2"Receiver, 4000Lb Weight Carrying/ 400Lb Tongue Weight (Part No.69621C)

Class Iii, Round Tube, 2"Receiver, 4000Lb Weight Carrying/ 400Lb Tongue Weight

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$252.99
Husky receiver hitches are design engineered and precision welded with a seamless collar for strength and reliability. Each hitch features an open back receiver for easy cleaning and is protected inside and out with an industry-leading rust-resistant finish. All Husky receiver hitches are rigorously tested to meet SAE J684 standards for safety. With a full line of unique applications, Husky receiver hitches offer a custom fit solution for nearly every vehicle on the road today.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured With A Vehicle-Specific Design For A Custom Fit
  • Precisely-Welded For Superior Strength And Fit
  • Co-Cured In A Rust-Resistant Liquid Bonderite Coating
  • Strengthened With A Welded, Seamless Collar
  • Open-Back Receiver For Easy Cleaning
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CURT – Front Mount Hitch with 2in. Receiver (Part No.31540)

Front Mount Hitch with 2in. Receiver

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$244.99
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 Explorer (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
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CURT – Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 4,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins (Part No.13386)

Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 4,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins

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$204.99
Whatever your task at hand — whether it’s launching that boat before daybreak, setting up your camper before the rush or getting a final load to the dump before close — CURT class 3 trailer hitches offer the strength needed for serious towing. They make it easy to hitch up and Bring It, offering a vehicle-specific fit and the weight capacity to handle a variety of trailers. Custom class 3 hitches are the most common type of receiver hitch for pickup trucks and SUVs. Because of their weight range, they are also found on full-size cars, crossovers and minivans. Each custom-fit class 3 hitch package is made for vehicle-specific mounting. This particular kit fits certain years of the Ford Explorer and Ford Police Interceptor Utility (see application info to verify vehicle compatibility). It provides a weight carrying capacity of 4,000 lbs. GTW and 400 lbs. TW. It is also compatible with a weight distribution hitch for level towing and a rating of 5,000 lbs. WD and 500 lbs. WDTW. CURT class 3 trailer hitches are typically used to attach and haul utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, snowmobile or ATV haulers and more (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). Each class 3 hitch has a 2″ receiver tube and is tested in accordance with SAE J684 for safety. To ensure that CURT class 3 receiver hitches have what it takes for serious trailering, they are designed using a hands-on approach and are constructed with rugged, high-strength steel and precise welding. We also protect our class 3 hitches in a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and black powder coat for superior resistance to rust, chipping and UV damage.

Product Features:
  • Rated to 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 400 lbs. tongue weight
  • Compatible with weight distribution hitch (5,000 lbs. WD / 500 lbs. WDTW)
  • Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
  • Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
  • Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
  • Protected by a durable high-gloss 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
  • Made in USA (may include imported hardware)
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Draw-tite Hitches – Class III Hitch (Part No.75083)

Class III Hitch

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$281.99
Class V Trailer Hitch Ball Mount

Product Features:
  • 2″ Square Receiver Tube Opening
  • Max-Frame receivers are designed for trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles
  • Neat Appearance, All Frame Attachments
  • A-Coat Base with Black Powder Coat Finish
  • Rated up to 5,000 lbs. (GTW) Weight Carrying (WC)
  • Rated up to 6,000 lbs. (GTW) Weight Distributing (WD)
  • Solid All-Welded Construction for Maximum Strength and Safety
  • Custom Built According to Manufacturer & Model Year
  • Ensures Perfect Fit and Top Towing Performance
  • Computer-Aided Design and Fatigue Stress Testing
  • Designed to Withstand Road Abuse Within Specified Capacities
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Most Popular Trailer Hitch – Class I for 2002 Ford Explorers

Enhance your 2002 Ford Explorer with this popular Trailer Hitch – Class I we have in stock, for $244.99.

CURT – Front Mount Hitch with 2in. Receiver (Part No.31540)

Front Mount Hitch with 2in. Receiver

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$244.99
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 Explorer (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
See More

Best-Selling 2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch – Class V

Upgrade your Explorer with our best-selling Trailer Hitch – Class V.

Draw-tite Hitches – Class III Hitch (Part No.75083)

Class III Hitch

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$281.99
Class V Trailer Hitch Ball Mount

Product Features:
  • 2″ Square Receiver Tube Opening
  • Max-Frame receivers are designed for trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles
  • Neat Appearance, All Frame Attachments
  • A-Coat Base with Black Powder Coat Finish
  • Rated up to 5,000 lbs. (GTW) Weight Carrying (WC)
  • Rated up to 6,000 lbs. (GTW) Weight Distributing (WD)
  • Solid All-Welded Construction for Maximum Strength and Safety
  • Custom Built According to Manufacturer & Model Year
  • Ensures Perfect Fit and Top Towing Performance
  • Computer-Aided Design and Fatigue Stress Testing
  • Designed to Withstand Road Abuse Within Specified Capacities
See More

FAQs for 2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches

What are the best-selling Trailer Hitches for 2002 Ford Explorers?

Out of 2 Trailer Hitches that fit 2002 Ford Explorers, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches?

The prices of Trailer Hitches for the 2002 Ford Explorer range from $244.99 up to $281.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Trailer Hitch for a 2002 Ford Explorer?

The average price for Trailer Hitches for the 2002 Ford Explorer is $249.92. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Trailer Hitch category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Trailer Hitches for other Ford Explorer model years?

Yes, we carry Trailer Hitches for 27 model years of Ford Explorers between 1991 and 2019. The following model years are the most popular for Trailer Hitch purchases: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011.

What are the cheapest Trailer Hitches for my 2002 Ford Explorer?

The cheapest 2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Trailer Hitches for any other 2002 Ford models?

Yes. We stock Trailer Hitches for 16 other popular 2002 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 2002 F-150 Trailer Hitches, 2002 Mustang Trailer Hitches, 2002 E-250 Econoline Trailer Hitches, 2002 E-150 Econoline Trailer Hitches, and 2002 F-250 Super Duty Trailer Hitches.

What types of Trailer Hitches do you sell for my 2002 Ford Explorer?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Trailer Hitches for a 2002 Ford Explorer:

Can I get help with 2002 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Trailer Hitches and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.