Ford Bronco Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Ford Bronco in Canada? This guide covers the 2021-and-newer Bronco years we publish as landers, explains CURT 13493 for trucks without a factory receiver, and keeps the wiring and ball-mount path easy to follow.

Built for Canadian Bronco owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Start with the buying guide, Class 3 versus Class 4, and wiring guide. Or open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). Watch the 13493 Bronco install first, then the selection and ball-mount primers.

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Install: CURT 13493 on a Ford Bronco

CURT · Class 3 · 2021-and-newer Bronco

See how CURT 13493 mounts on a Bronco without a factory receiver. Confirm exclusions on the product page before you order.

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CURT Install Techniques

CURT · Hardware and method

Technique tips that still help when you are bolting a Bronco Class 3 receiver in a driveway or shop bay.

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How to Select a Trailer Hitch

CURT · Hitch class basics

CURT’s short overview of hitch classes before you compare a factory Bronco receiver versus an aftermarket Class 3.

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Ball Mount and Trailer Ball

CURT · Drop, rise, ball size

Broncos often sit high. Match drop or rise and ball diameter to your trailer coupler after the receiver is on.

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Bronco years and hitch shopping

The modern Bronco returned for 2021. CURT 13493 is built for Broncos that do not already have a factory receiver. If your truck shipped with Ford’s tow package hitch, you may only need wiring, a ball mount, or accessories — not a second receiver.

Years What we usually stock
2021–2026 Bronco (no factory receiver) Class 3: CURT 13493. Confirm the “excluding factory receiver” note on the product card and your year page.
Wiring for Bronco 4-flat harness option: CURT 56468 for Broncos with LED tail lights listed on the card. Brake-control harness: CURT 51436.
Bronco Sport note Bronco Sport is a different vehicle. We stock CURT 56462 wiring for Sport years listed on the card. This buyer’s guide focuses on the Bronco truck year landers below.

Never exceed Ford’s tow rating for your doors, soft top or hard top, axle, and tow package. Lift kits and aftermarket bumpers can change clearance.

Jump to your Bronco year

These are live fitment pages on Lots of Parts.

Factory hitch or CURT 13493?

No factory receiver

Class 3 · CURT 13493

The Class 3 we stock when the Bronco did not ship with Ford’s hitch. Stock link: CURT 13493.

  • Confirm “excluding factory receiver” on the card
  • Still respect Ford’s tongue-weight limits
Already has a hitch

Wiring and accessories

If Ford already bolted a receiver on, shop lights and mounts instead. Start with CURT 56468 when your trailer only needs a 4-flat plug.

  • Match plug type to the trailer
  • Add a brake-control harness when brakes are required

CURT parts we stock for Bronco

Real store links. Confirm your year and factory-hitch notes before you buy.

CURT 13493Class 3 · 2021-and-newer Bronco2" rear receiver — excluding factory receiver applications CURT 56468Wiring · Bronco with LED tails4-flat harness for years listed on the product card CURT 51436Brake-control harnessWhen your trailer needs electric brakes on listed Bronco years CURT 56462Wiring · Bronco SportSeparate Sport harness — not a Bronco truck hitch

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the year links above so you see the hitch that fits your Bronco.

Step 2Add lights

Most trailers need a harness. See the wiring guide.

Step 3Pick a ball mount

Broncos sit high. Read the ball mount guide.

Step 4Stay safe

Use a pin or lock. Tips in the lock and safety guide.

Canada checklist

  • Check for a factory receiver before ordering CURT 13493.
  • Believe Ford’s tow rating for your doors and powertrain — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Plan for salt and mud season — rinse the open-back receiver and plug it when you can.
  • Aftermarket bumpers can change bolt access; stick to the vehicle-specific CURT when you can.

Related guides

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