Trailer Hitch for 09-14 Ford F-150, 10-13 Lincoln Mark LTDraw-titeOriginal price was $388.75. Current price is $241.33.Out of Stock
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Draw-Tite Front Mounted Receiver hitches provide the perfect attachment point for a variety of accessories. Use it to connect spare tires, snowplows, winches, cargo carriers, and more! Each front mounted receiver hitch is custom built according to manufacturer make and model year specifications and bolts to the underside of the vehicle frame, making installation a breeze! This particular front mount receiver hitch is rated up to 500 lbs. tongue weight and up to 9,000 lbs. line pull with a 2 inch square tube receiver opening for your attachments. Each is made of solid, all-welded steel for maximum strength and safety with a black powder coat finish to resist rust and corrosion. Draw-Tite front hitches are tested to exceed V-5 and SAE J684 standards.
| BRAND: | DRAW-TITE |
| PART NUMBER: | 65043 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 38 LBS |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 500 LBS. |
| GROSS TONGUE WEIGHT: | 500 LBS. |
| RECEIVER SIZE: | 2 IN. |
| MAXIMUM LINE PULL: | 9,000 LBS. |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | NO |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| ATTACHMENT LOCATION: | FRONT |
| HITCH VISIBILITY: | CONCEALED |
| CROSS-TUBE TYPE: | SQUARE TUBE |
| BALL MOUNT INCLUDED: | NO |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
| FINISH: | BLACK POWDER COAT OVER E-COAT |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| MOUNTING LOCATION: | VEHICLE FRAME |
| MOUNTING TYPE: | BOLT-ON |
Draw-Tite has designed custom-fit trailer hitches since 1946 and is one of North America's most widely fitted hitch brands. Receiver hitches use solid all-welded construction and low-profile designs that follow modern vehicle contours, install with minimal bumper cutting or drilling, meet or exceed V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards, and carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Draw-Tite has been leading custom-fit trailer hitch design and engineering since its founding in 1946, and it remains one of the most widely fitted hitch brands in North America. The company's stated approach is straightforward: every hitch is tested rigorously so that it performs well beyond published industry standards, a philosophy it markets as Tested Tough. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Fulton, Bulldog, Tekonsha, Bargman and Wesbar.
Custom fit is the defining characteristic. Rather than adapting a universal design, Draw-Tite engineers a trailer hitch for a specific make, model and model year, so it bolts to existing frame locations with minimal bumper cutting or drilling. Low-profile designs follow the rear contours and aerodynamic styling of modern vehicles, which matters more than it once did now that rear fascias are shaped and sensor-equipped. Construction is solid all-welded steel for maximum strength, and every hitch meets or exceeds V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards and is backed by a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
The range spans receiver sizes and classes to suit different loads, from 1-1/4 inch receivers for bike racks, cargo carriers and light trailers up through 2 inch receivers for heavier towing. Front mount hitches add a receiver at the front of the vehicle for winch mounts, snow plows, spare carriers and precise trailer positioning.
The Hidden Hitch series takes concealment further by mounting behind the vehicle's rear fascia, so the vehicle keeps its factory appearance until a removable receiver is fitted. Each is custom designed per make and model for a no-drill installation that does not compromise ground clearance, rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Matching plug-and-play wiring completes the towing system.
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2 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 - 2008 | Ford F-150 | Front Mount Receiver Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 20 minutes |
| 2006 - 2008 | Lincoln Mark LT | Front Mount Receiver Uses all existing holes. No Drilling required Install Time is 20 minutes |
Yes, the Trailer Hitch for 04-08 Ford F-150, 06-08 Lincoln Mark LT (Part #DT65043) is designed to fit the 2004-2008 Ford F-150.
The Trailer Hitch for 04-08 Ford F-150, 06-08 Lincoln Mark LT (Part #DT65043) fits the following vehicles: 2004-2008 Ford F-150; 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The Trailer Hitch for 04-08 Ford F-150, 06-08 Lincoln Mark LT (Part #DT65043) fits 2004-2008 Ford F-150 models. The 2008 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The Trailer Hitch for 04-08 Ford F-150, 06-08 Lincoln Mark LT (Part #DT65043) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the N65043 front mounted receiver is designed for Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT vehicles.
You need a 7/8" wrench and a torque wrench. No drilling is required. The fastener kit F65043 is included.
All 1/2" GR5 fasteners must be tightened to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m) using a torque wrench.
Do not exceed 500 lb. or the vehicle front gross axle weight rating (GAWR), whichever is lower. Maximum winch line pull is 9000 lb.
Yes, the hitch requires a 5/8" pin and clip for operation.
The fastener kit F65043 includes: 4 hex bolts 1/2"-13 x 6", 2 conical washers 1/2", 2 tubular spacers, 4 flat washers 1/2", 4 hex nuts 1/2", 2 lock washers 1/2", and 4 spacer blocks 1-1/2" x 2" x 1/4".
Yes. You must raise the receiver into position and select the attaching holes in the side brackets to allow for fascia clearance. The manual shows an optional hole pattern for ground clearance, allowing you to choose the attachment position that best suits your vehicle's fascia.
1. Place conical toothed washers and tubular spacers onto hex bolts. 2. Position into round holes in vehicle frame rails. 3. Insert hex bolts through flat washers and into square holes in vehicle frame rails. 4. Place 1-1/2" x 2" x 1/4" blocks between the inside surface of the frame rails and the receiver side brackets. 5. Install flat washers, lock washers and hex nuts on forward attachments; install 1-1/2" x 2" x 1/4" blocks and hex nuts on rearward attachments. 6. Tighten all fasteners to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
The tubular spacers must be positioned to rest on the edges of the round holes in the vehicle frame rails. They are placed onto the hex bolts before the bolts are inserted into the frame rails.
The spacer blocks are placed between the inside surface of the frame rails and the receiver side brackets. Four blocks are required: two on the forward attachments (with flat washers, lock washers and hex nuts) and two on the rearward attachments (with hex nuts only).
No. Lock washers are only used on the forward attachments. The rearward attachments use 1-1/2" x 2" x 1/4" blocks and hex nuts without lock washers.
The hex bolts are 1/2"-13 x 6" (four bolts total). They are grade GR5 and must be tightened to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
You need a 7/8" wrench to tighten the 1/2" hex nuts and bolts.
Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. Do not cut, weld, or modify the hitch.
Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened. If the hitch or ball becomes damaged, it must be removed and replaced.
The N65043 complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C. Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
No, no drilling is required. The N65043 uses existing holes in the vehicle frame rails.
The N65043 has four attachment points: two forward attachments and two rearward attachments. Each uses a 1/2"-13 x 6" hex bolt.
Forward attachments use flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts. Rearward attachments use 1-1/2" x 2" x 1/4" blocks and hex nuts without lock washers. Both are tightened to 75 Lb.-Ft (102 N-m).
All 1/2" GR5 fasteners must be tightened to 102 N-m (75 Lb.-Ft).
The maximum winch line pull is 9000 lb. (4086 kg).
Matt
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May 22, 2023
