The CURT Tow Bar Base Plate offers a custom, vehicle-specific fit. It integrates with the vehicle frame, securely bolting into place and providing a solid attachment point for dinghy towing. This base plate fits select model years of the Ford Explorer. The main body is hidden to help maintain an OEM look and feel on the vehicle.
Each CURT base plate is constructed from welded steel and physically tested for safe towing. It’s assembled in the USA for dependable quality, and it features a unique, co-cured finish for unparalleled rust resistance. This custom base plate comes with two attachment tabs for connecting the tow bar, as well as safety cables for securing to the vehicle frame.
• Provides a solid connection for dinghy towing your vehicle with tow bars
• Twist-lock tabs for easy installation and removal as needed
• Spreads towing forces equally for reduced stress on the vehicle frame
• Physically tested to gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Concealed design for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle
• 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
• Includes base plate, safety cables, and installation hardware (tow bar sold separately)
NOTE: Not compatible with universal tow bar.
Compatible Vehicles
2016-2019 Ford Explorer
Before You Order
Verify that your Explorer is within the listed 2016-2019 model years and check the exact vehicle configuration against the application details; the tow bar is sold separately and universal tow bars are not compatible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ford Explorer years are listed?
The supplied compatibility list specifies 2016-2019 Ford Explorer.
Does the description include safety cables?
Yes. It lists safety cables and installation hardware with the base plate; the tow bar is sold separately.
