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  • Recommended Towing Mirrors for a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  • The Longview custom towing mirror # CTM2200A will fit 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineers. Your 2002 Mercury Mountaineer is the second generation and body style changed. As a result, the # CTM2200A wouldn't fit your 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. You could go with a universal fit towing mirror like the Cipa dual-view clip-on towing mirror # 11953. It has 2 fully adjustable mirrors in a single housing so you can adjust your view to your specifications. It works with most mirrors that are 7-10 inches...
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  • Can a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Carry a 350 lb Scooter Using an Adapter on a 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
  • In order to carry a scooter on your 2002 Mercury Mountaineer your vehicle will need a new 2 inch trailer hitch. My research shows that your vehicle has the tongue capacity to carry the scooter and carrier, however, this is only if you do not use the adapter. When an adapter is used it cuts your tongue weight capacity in half. In order to determine your tongue weight, please consult either your vehicle owners manual or your local dealership. Carrying a hefty scooter like yours, plus the...
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  • Replacement Slipper Spring for Boat Trailer 1000-lb Axle
  • Well-worn leaf springs can become elongated and actually measure longer than their length when new. It is not uncommon for a leaf spring to get as much as 3/4-inch to 1-inch longer from years of use. If your spring measures 25-1/4-inches long then chances are that when new it was indeed the 24-5/8-inch length of the Redline # SP-177275. This 2-leaf spring is rated for 1000-lb trailer axles; you can check the sticker on your axle to confirm it's weight rating. This spring does indeed use...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with Brakes Using a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer with Factory 4-Way
  • The only 7-way trailer harnesses that plug directly into your 2002 Mercury Mountaineer are direct replacements if you have a factory 7-way. Since you have the 4-way you won't be able to use a replacement 7-way but part of the work is already finished. What you'll use is the 4-way to 7-way harness, part # 37185. This connects to your existing 4-way and has the additional wire leads for brake, power, and accessory. If you need additional wiring you can use 10 guage wire # 10-1-1 which...
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  • Roof Kayak Carrier Recommendations for a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
  • Provided that there is room enough on the crossbars on your 2005 Mercury Mountaineer then yes, you could use 2 of the Yakima JayLow, # Y04073. It should not be a problem on your Mountaineer but one similar carrier that I know would work is the Rhino-Rack J-Style carrier, # S512, with the add-on extension to carry a second kayak # RRS512X. I have seen that the weight capacity of the factory roof rack on the Mountaineer is 100 pounds. Going with the Rhino-Rack carrier will reduce the amount...
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  • Will CTM2200A Towing Mirrors Fit a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer With Courtesy Lights
  • If the courtesy lights on your 2000 Mercury Mountaineer are located beneath the mirror face, towing mirrors # CTM2200A will not be able to slide on. You are able to view the mirror housing styles the #CTM2200A set will or will not fit by viewing the Display and Display 2 images on the product page.
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  • 2 Inch Hitch For 2003 Mercury Mountaineer With 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  • A 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter is not available for towing, those are for accessories like bike racks only. So if you want to tow with the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer you'd need to add a 2 inch hitch. The good news is there is a hitch designed to fit directly under the OEM hitch so you don't have to remove it, and what you'd need is the following: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e55KR If you also need a 4-way wiring harness the correct part is the Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM40655.
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  • Can a 250 Pound Honda Scooter Be Carried on the Back of a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
  • I have heard from other customers that Ford/Mercury has a 2 inch trailer hitch (the opening is 2 inches) but calls it a Class II. But if the opening is 2 inches wide then a 2 inch accessory will fit. But to use the Ultra-Fab carrier # UF48-979033 the trailer hitch would have to have a tongue weight capacity of at least 500 pounds. The hitch on your 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is likely rated for 350 pounds tongue weight at most. All of the motorcycle carriers have a similar requirement so...
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  • Comparing Timbren Front Helper Springs for a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer AWD
  • The higher the helper springs are rated the stiffer the ride will be. Since the 1,000 pound springs # TFXF1004A will be more than enough for your application and 2000 Mercury Mountaineer I would go with them and limit the stiffness of the ride quality. Timbren springs # TFXF1004A are only for 4x4 models which may be referred to as all-wheel drive from the manufacturer.
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  • Can Draw Tite Hitch for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer be Used with Weight Distribution System
  • Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # 75096 which fits your 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is rated for use with weight distribution systems. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight...
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  • Installing Fuse Holder on Battery in Trailer Wiring Harness 118345 for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
  • The yellow fuse holder starts out as a closed loop. You will need to cut it in half. One end connects to the power wire you ran from the wiring harness. The other end will connect to the positive battery terminal. Inserting the fuse should be the last step. Take a look at the video I have linked at about the 3:40 mark that shows our installer putting in the fuse holder. I have included some additional links that will help with installation.
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  • Does a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer have the Capacity to Tow a Chevy S10 on a Tow Dolly
  • Probably but you will want to consult the vehicle owners manual to determine the capacity of your 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. Provided the gross weight of the Chevy S10 and tow dolly is under the capacity the Mountaineer can pull it. Based on what I saw at the very least it is rated for 3,125 pounds. Consult the owners manual to confirm.
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  • Brake Controller Installation Recommendation for a 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
  • On your 2010 Mercury Mountaineer there should be a wiring harness that is attached to the 4-way wiring near the rear of your vehicle that has the brake controller wiring. This is the wiring that you would connect the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole # 37185 to. If you have a factory 7-way all you would need is the # 3035-P installed and the brake controller and 7-way would be ready to go. You would plug your 4-way into the # 37185 and then wire the brake controller output circuit to the blue...
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  • Trailer Hitch Information For 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
  • We offer three different Draw-Tite trailer hitches for a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. Two of the hitches are Class lll and one hitch is a Class ll. The Class lll Draw-Tite trailer hitch with the 7500 towing capacity when used with weight distribution is part # 75096. If you are looking for a ball mount for this hitch I recommend part # 2923. This has a 3/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop, and measures 8-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. If you...
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  • How to Install a Prodigy P3 Brake Controller in a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer with Factory 4-Way
  • To install the Prodigy P3 brake controller part # 90195 in your 2004 Mercury Mountaineer all you need is the 7-way adapter part # 37185, and the plug in adapter part # 3035-P. The plug in adapter will plug into the port under your dash, and then to complete the install you will run the wires from the frame rail of your vehicle to the # 37185 and you will be good to go. To see how this install is completed check out the install video and FAQ article I attached that details the installation. You...
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  • Can The Draw-Tite Ball Mount, # 36065, Be Turned Over And Used As A Drop On a Mercury Mountaineer
  • A 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver is either a Class I or Class II hitch. All Class I and Class II can only use the ball mounts that are recommended for that vehicle. For safety reasons, if you have to change the rise or drop from the recommended ball mount, then the manufacturer does not recommend to tow that trailer with the Class I or Class II hitch on your vehicle. We have Class III hitches available for Mercury Mountaineers that will bolt on underneath the OEM 1-1/4 hitch. The Class III...
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
  • I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 for your 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. This is a proportional brake controller that offers a customizable, easy-to-read LCD display screen. The brake controller will automatically adjust the trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your Mountaineer. The Prodigy also offers 3 boost levels, performs continuous diagnostic checks, and will level automatically when mounted within a 360 degree vertical range. Since your...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller on 2007 Mercury Mountaineer
  • It's possible the wiring you found behind the 4-way of your 2007 Mercury Mountaineer is for the brake controller circuit but to verify this see if you can find a connector for a brake controller under the dash of the vehicle. The part # 3035-P would normally plug into this so that you can install a brake controller like the Brake EVN # TK63VR. From there you would just need the part # 37185 and you'd be set. If not then you'd just need the brake controller and the # ETBC7 and you'd be set.
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  • How Sturdy Is The Mount On The MaxxTow Off-Road Driving Lights?
  • The mount on the MaxxTow Off-Road Driving Lights # MT80637-2 itself is very sturdy. It is intended/designed for off-road driving conditions where the idea is durability. These lights can mount well on a snow plow as well and are often used for that application. The housing is powder coated for durability to protect the metal from the elements. .
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  • Towing Capacity of 2004 Mercury Mountaineer with a Weight Distribution System
  • From my research your 2004 Mercury Mountaineer AWD with the 4.0L V6 and Class II tow package has a maximum towing capacity of 3,275 pounds. I recommend checking your printed owner's manual or with Ford to verify this. I also found that you're required to use a weight distribution system when towing over 3,500 pounds. So if you find you can tow your 4,500 pound camper with your Mercury you definitely want to use weight distribution. In which case I also recommend replacing your Class...
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