2008 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches
Keep Your 2008 Ford Explorer in Top Shape with a Quality Trailer Hitch
When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 2008 Ford Explorer, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Trailer Hitch for your Explorer. We currently carry a top Trailer Hitch in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Trailer Hitch or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 2008 Ford Explorer ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.
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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Trailer Brake Control Parts and Trailer Wiring to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 2008 Ford Explorer running smoothly and looking great.
Find Your Specific 2008 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches
Looking for the perfect Trailer Hitch for your 2008 Ford Explorer? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find a Trailer Hitch from a trusted manufacturer that is a perfect fit for your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Trailer Hitches, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Ford Explorer. Whether you’re driving a 2008 model or another popular model year like
2011,
2012,
2013,
2014,
2015,
2016,
2017,
2018, and
2019, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Trailer Hitches from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Trailer Hitches that fit your vehicle.
Essential 2008 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches
CURT – Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 4,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins (Part No.13386)
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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.
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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)
Husky Towing – Class Iii, Round Tube, 2"Receiver, 4000Lb Weight Carrying/ 400Lb Tongue Weight (Part No.69621C)
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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.
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- 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
CURT – Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 5,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins (Part No.13112)
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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:
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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)
CURT – Front Mount Hitch with 2in. Receiver (Part No.31540)
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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.
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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
Popular 2008 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches Categories
Most Popular Trailer Hitch – Class I for 2008 Ford Explorers
Enhance your 2008 Ford Explorer with this popular Trailer Hitch – Class I we have in stock, for $286.99.
CURT – Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 5,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins (Part No.13112)
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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:
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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)
FAQs for 2008 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches
What’s the price range for 2008 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches?
We currently have just one Trailer Hitches for the 2008 Ford Explorer in stock: Trailer Hitch: 2" Receiver, 5,000 LB Capacity, Installs as low as 30 Mins and it costs $286.99.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Trailer Hitches for other Ford Explorer model years?
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Trailer Hitches for any other 2008 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Trailer Hitches for 18 other popular 2008 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 2008 F-150 Trailer Hitches, 2008 Mustang Trailer Hitches, 2008 F-250 Super Duty Trailer Hitches, 2008 F-350 Super Duty Trailer Hitches, and 2008 Taurus Trailer Hitches.
What types of Trailer Hitches do you sell for my 2008 Ford Explorer?
We currently have just 1 Trailer Hitch in stock for a 2008 Ford Explorer, and as of 11/2/25, it is a Trailer Hitch – Class I.
Can I get help with 2008 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.