Expert Answers about Ford Five Hundred

• How to Order Replacement Hardware for Curt Hitch # 13542
• To order replacement hardware for your Curt trailer hitch part # 13542 you'll want the part # RHK. With this part number you'll need to select the brand of hitch (Curt) from the drop down menu and then also enter the part number of this hitch and we'll ship you out the correct hardware.
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• Recommended Wiring Harness For 2005 Mercury Montego
• The T-One Wiring harness # 118395 is not a fit for your 2005 Mercury Montego as there are differences between your vehicle and the Ford Five Hundred. I recommend you use the Vehicle Wiring Harness Kit with 4 Pole Trailer Connector # C59496.
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• Carrying 2 Kayaks on the Roof of a 2005 Ford Five Hundred without a Roof Rack
• SportRack roof rack, # SR1002, is not listed as a fit for your 2005 Ford Five Hundred but I do have a solution for you. First, there are no roof racks that will fit the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. If your kayaks are narrow enough you could use 2 of the foam block carriers, # RL100K10. This way you would not need to install a roof rack at all.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Ford Five Hundred
• There are numerous trailer hitches available for the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. I recommend going with a class III trailer hitch because it will have a 2 inch receiver that will afford you more options in terms of accessories. You can go with one such as the Draw-Tite Max-Frame # 75299. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing installation on a similar vehicle. I would not say that this is an overly difficult hitch installation provided that you have all...
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