Details

• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  W702256-S438

• Positions: Lower, Lower Rear, Rear Right Lower, Rear Right Rear, Left Lower, Left Rear, Right Lower, Right Rear, Rear Lower, Rear
• Other Names:

  Trailer Hitch Receiver Bolt

• Description:

  This genuine Ford bolt, part number W702256-S438, is a trailer hitch bolt, a hex head bolt and washer assembly in M12 x 35MM, used on the Explorer, Flex, and related platforms from roughly 01-19 to secure the trailer hitch or impact bar to the rear structure. The bolt clamps the heavy hitch bracket to the frame or rear crossmember, maintaining the high preload needed to carry tongue and towing loads safely. Buyers look for this bolt when installing or re-securing a hitch, since the original may be corroded, stretched, or missing and the hitch must be bolted to specification for safe towing. A loose or under-torqued hitch bolt allows the hitch to shift under load, which can cause noise, misalignment, or a compromised towing connection. Ford catalogs this as a genuine trailer hitch bolt with the M12 x 35MM size, and using the OEM part ensures the correct grade and length so the joint clamps reliably. Installing the proper bolt restores a secure hitch mount rated for the vehicle. Torque each bolt to the published hitch specification and inspect the threads and washer face before reassembly, replacing any bolt that shows damage.

• Replaces:

  w702256s301

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