Trucks w/o Tow Package?

[t4thfavor]

What hitch is this? Do you have a link? I like the tubular construction.

Factory. It's bolted in like 10 places to the bumper, so my guess is you "might" be able to source just the hitch, and bolt it to the existing bumper. I have not seen a truck without the hitch to know if the bumper has bolts in the right spot for the OEM hitch.

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[Pluto]

The dumb part

Factory. It's bolted in like 10 places to the bumper, so my guess is you "might" be able to source just the hitch, and bolt it to the existing bumper. I have not seen a truck without the hitch to know if the bumper has bolts in the right spot for the OEM hitch.

is, my truck has the entirety of the build of your design for the hitch, without the tubular insert for the receiver... it’s a waste of metal if you ask me to put the entire apparatus on there WITHOUT the receiver receptacle but that’s how Ford did it. Ugh

 

[KnightRanger]

I had the oem hitch added by Ford dealership months ago.

From my understanding, our 19 Ranger comes from the factory
already capable of towing with a bumper hitch (up to 3500 lbs?)
and most of us already have the 4 pin connector underneath the rear bumper.
The only other thing that was added afterwards was the trailer harness
and access for the 7/4 pins. (which was on Nationwide back order).

Anyway, afik, these 3 items: class iv hitch, 7/4 pin wiring harness and access cover for bumper,
is what comprises the Tow package for the Ranger.
I believe the oem radiator, engine, transmission is already tow rated from the factory?
(please correct me if I’m wrong)

 

[Johnpenn]

I had the oem hitch added by Ford dealership months ago.

From my understanding, our 19 Ranger comes from the factory
already capable of towing with a bumper hitch (up to 3500 lbs?)
and most of us already have the 4 pin connector underneath the rear bumper.
The only other thing that was added afterwards was the trailer harness
and access for the 7/4 pins. (which was on Nationwide back order).

Anyway, afik, these 3 items: class iv hitch, 7/4 pin wiring harness and access cover for bumper,
is what comprises the Tow package for the Ranger.
I believe the oem radiator, engine, transmission is already tow rated from the factory?
(please correct me if I’m wrong)

I just installed the Curt hitch. It attaches with the 4 bolts that hold the bumper assembly to the frame. I think they also sell a wiring adapter harness if you need it but I don't. It cost me about $130. Tow ratings are the same as the Ford hitch and it is well constructed. I never pull anything more than 3500lbs anyway but just mounting a ball on the bumper places it too high for most small trailers.

 

[Gus Villalpando]

has anyone added a tow hitch to their ranger? if so, was an OEM or aftermarket? OEM are about $350 aftermarket from carid I can get for $160 or so. any advise?

 

[VAMike]

has anyone added a tow hitch to their ranger? if so, was an OEM or aftermarket? OEM are about $350 aftermarket from carid I can get for $160 or so. any advise?

There are reports from people who have done both. In general the aftermarket works fine and is cheaper, and OEM looks a little nicer. On some vehicles the aftermarket is low enough to impact ground clearance, but that's not much of an issue on the ranger; the OEM is so high that needing a bit less receiver drop may actually be a feature.

 

[EcoRanger]

I've had it for two weeks finally got to install it Curt hitch 13417. Had a electric impact and blue lock tight.

 

[Tarawadet]

Hitch installed. The only issue is the 4 pin to 7 pin adapter is back ordered.

Hi - How many bolts did they use to mount to the frame. I had one installed and the used four big bolts but it has holes for two more. Looks like they could have used 6 bolts to mount to the frame - how many did they use in your application?

 

[Tarawadet]

My ranger did not come with the tow package either. Dealer is adding the oem ford hitch and oem 4/7 wiring harness for the same price of the actual towing package.
For some reason very few of the trucks on the lot come equipped with the actual tow package it seems

Hi - Can you tell me how many bolts the dealer used to install the OEM hitch? A picture would be awesome. Thanks

 

[Sandman Ranger]

Awhile back a tow pkg also included a bigger battery, radiator and a trans cooler. I guess those upgrades are not needed anymore.

I asked about this and the only thing added is the hitch. In the past it included a Trans oil cooler but the Ranger must be beefed from stock.
Only issue it hitches are back ordered. Have waited a month now.

 

[mlosi762]

Negotiated the tow package in the purchase of my truck, as it didn't come with one from the factory (like most...). Bought my truck on the 6th. Appointment for install was this past Monday, the 22nd. I was told from the start that they outsourced the installation to a local custom shop, which I was fine with. Dropped it off in the AM. Got the call to pick it up later in the day, glanced at the hitch, and home I went. It wasn't until yesterday evening that I went to install a hitch step bar, and noticed that something looked "off", the hitch receiver was slightly canted. Put in the hitch step, and it shows (and I confirmed the step bar was not malformed). Then I looked underneath and saw that a Draw-Tite, not the OEM tow package, was installed. And then noticed no 4/7pin connector either. Not sure where the disconnect was, but I'm a little irritated. I could have ordered this one myself, grabbed a buddy and a six pack, and had it knocked out in 15-20min... Going to politely raise some hell at the dealership and see what happens.

UPDATE: After a little contentious back and forth, and a threat that I would contact Ford Motor Company and let them know that a dealership was not being upfront about installing an aftermarket part, they agreed to get me what I wanted. Just kind of appalled that they did this in the first place. I've never seen any car dealership recommend anything but OEM parts, down to the damn oil filter.

 

[rang19ca]

The OEM trailer tow hitch, 7500 LBS, is mounted to the frame with 6 bolts. 2 more should come with the hitch to add to the 4 on the standard bumper.

 

[mransr]

Just to re-cap and confirm (and so I can find the info later) what I need to get for an OEM-ish tow set up is:
wiring harness
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-wire-parking-distance-aid-se-kb3z15k868d
4/7 pin plug
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-connector-fu5z14489a
and
Curt hitch
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-13417-Trailer-2-Inch-Receiver/dp/B07Q4R51MR/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Ford|54&Model=Ranger|696&Year=2019|2019&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&newVehicle=1&s=automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive

 

[Washashore]

Just to re-cap and confirm (and so I can find the info later) what I need to get for an OEM-ish tow set up is:
wiring harness
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-wire-parking-distance-aid-se-kb3z15k868d
4/7 pin plug
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-connector-fu5z14489a
and
Curt hitch
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-13417-Trailer-2-Inch-Receiver/dp/B07Q4R51MR/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Ford|54&Model=Ranger|696&Year=2019|2019&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&newVehicle=1&s=automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive

Confirmed. This is the exact setup I added to my Ranger.

 

[mransr]

FYI...I HIGHLY recommend Tasca Ford parts. I got the harness parts in about 3 weeks when most places said they were on "national backorder".

Now to install them and order a hitch (that I'll probably never use LOL)

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