Expert Answers about Mercury Grand Marquis

What Additional Steps Are Required For Installation Of The Curt Receiver # 13707 on Dual Exhaust?
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13707 only requires modification to the passenger side exhaust bracket on 2003 and later models with dual exhaust. You will not have to modify the exhaust on your 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. If you had a 2003 or later model the passenger side exhaust hanger is removed before installing the receiver. Then it is reversed and attached with the additional 5/16" hardware included in the kit after the receiver has been installed. I do recommend installing...
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Do Body Panels have to be Removed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
You should not have to remove any body panels to install Curt trailer hitch # 13707 on your 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing installation for you to view. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4EL. It comes with an extra long ball mount (a long ball is required on this vehicle due to the position of the hitch), interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Towing a Motorcycle Trailer with a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
We have several hitches available for your 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. I would recommend a Class 3 hitch for towing your motorcycle trailer and because the 2 inch receiver opening will provide many more options for accessories in the future. The Draw-Tite Class 3 Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch, item # 41116, would be a good selection and will require a spacer Kit, ordered on the product page, for installation. The Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch, item # 13707, is also a good choice and comes with...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis for Towing Small Boat
For your 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis the Curt hitch part # 13707 has been confirmed as a fit and would have the towing capacities of 4,000 lbs total trailer weight and 400 lbs tongue weight. We have suspension enhancements available for your vehicle, but since I don't know the weight of your boats/trailer it's hard to say if they would be necessary. The Firestone part # F4107 has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle though. Be sure not to also exceed the towing capacities of your vehicle...
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Firestone Coil-Rite System Recommendation for a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Spring # F4107 that you referenced would be a good choice to help improve braking and handling, and reduce tire wear when traveling with a load. You should note that this product will not give you additional towing capacities when used. You should consult the owners manual of your vehicle to determine what is the overall towing capacity of your vehicle and not exceed that. It would not be too difficult to install this product, it would not require any...
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Drawbar included with Hidden hitch, part # 90139
The drawbar that is included with Hidden Hitch, part # 90139 (no longer available), is Class II Drawbar 3-1/8" Rise (Kit), part # 36063. It fits 1-1/4 inch, Class II hitch receivers.
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
We have several hitches available for your 2010 Mercurt Grand Marquis. I have included a link to the options that we offer for your reference. The Curt # C12130 that you mentioned is not considered a fit for your 2010, it was a fit from 1992-2009. Of the hitches that are confirmed as a fit for your I recommend a Class III option like the # 41116. This hitch offers a 2 inch receiver that is compatible with a wide range of towing products, and a hitch accessories. If you plan on doing...
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Measuring to Find the Correct Ball Mount Rise and Drop
When you measure for a ballmount, you will want to measure from the ground up to the flat bottom part of your coupler, not inside of it. The 2-3/4 inch rise provided by the recommended ball mount would work just fine for you. That part number has been discontinued, but # EBMK4 will be a fit.
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Why a Powered Trailer Taillight Converter is Recommended for a 2010 Mercury Marquis
The # C59496 is the recommended powered taillight converter for your Grand Marquis. It does draw the power needed directly from the vehicle battery rather than pulling it through the vehicle's taillight circuits. The direct battery connection provides a more reliable power source, plus it serves to isolate the vehicle wiring from that of the trailer, protecting it from any short circuits. The 2010 Grand Marquis uses a combined wiring system which combines the brake lamps and turn signals...
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Replacement Hitch Hardware Recommendation for a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
We do sell replacement hardware for the trailer hitches we offer. For that you would need part # RHK. On the product page you would need to enter the part number of the hitch you have and select the manufacturer of the hitch that you have. Most likely you have the Curt # 13707 or the Draw Tite # 41116 which are the two Class III hitches we offer for your 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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Recommended Snow Chain Speed and Chains For 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2013 Toyota Prius V
Tire chains are normally rated for a max speed of 30 mph and this is not dependent on style or manufacturer. The Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - CB12 - Size 100 # TH01221100 are great chains for your tires and the color coding does make them easier to install. They come with a 5 year warranty and a storage case when not in use. The 12mm internal clearance required makes them Class S compatible which is a requirement from many manufacturers in their owners...
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How Many Watts Does 12 Volt Heater PTW5009 Draw and is it Ceramic
Heater # PTW5009 draws 13 amps at 12 volts which equals out to about 156 watts. I did a little research and from what I could find it is not ceramic.
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Tow Ready Wiring # 119176KIT Recommendation for a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
The Tow Ready Wiring Kit # 119176KIT that you referenced will work on your 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. This unit features a circuit protected modulite that safeguards your vehicle from any harmful electrical shorts and should not cause any problems on your vehicle. Basically, it will power your trailer tail lights with power coming straight from your vehicle battery and will not put any load on the delicate tail light circuitry of your vehicle. I attached installation instructions for...
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Recommended Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver That is Most Hidden on a 2004 Mercury Marquis
We carry two Class III trailer hitch receivers that will fit your 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. A Curt, # 13707, and a Draw-Tite, # 41116. Both of them are basically the same style and the only thing you'll see under the car's bumper is the receiver opening and safety chain loops. Between the two I recommend the Curt because it has a little higher weight capacity than the Draw-Tite. But for appearance purposes they'll basically be the same.
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Will the Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover Work on a 2" Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver
I do have a hitch cover and anti-rattle sleeve option for you, however, the Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover part # 63080 will not fit a 2" Curt trailer hitch receiver as the collar on the outside of the hitch receiver is too large. In order to cover the receiver opening on a 2" Curt trailer hitch receiver like part # 13707 I recommend using the Curt Rubber Tube Cover part # C22272. For anti-rattle purposes I recommend using the Brophy Stabilizer Bracket for 2" Hitch Receiver...
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Can Lippert Ground Control Stabilizer Jack be Used on Bumper Pull Trailer
Lippert Ground Control # LC358590 is designed for 5th wheel trailers so it is not a good option for your bumper pull trailer. There isn't an automated system like this for travel trailers at this time from us.
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Is Lower Bracket Needed When Replacing Lock Core on SportRack Explorer Cargo Box
If your lower bracket isn't damaged on your SportRack Cargo Box then all you need to replace the lock core is the Replacement Lock Core and Key # SR03807 that you referenced. There is no need to replace the bracket as well.
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How to Determine Bolt Hole Pattern of 13" Wheels on '60s Serro Scotty Trailer
There are a few ways to determine what bolt pattern you have on your '60s Serro Scotty trailer wheels with the most common being that you measure from the center of one bolt hole to the center of one directly across for an even number of bolt holes or from the center of one to the farthest edge o one of the farther bolt holes for an odd number of bolt holes (see attached photo). The most common bolt hole hole pattern for a 13" wheel is 5 on 4-1/2" like what you see on the Dexstar Conventional...
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Could Curt Hitch # 13707 be To Tow a Tow Dolly
If the tow dolly and vehicle weighs less than 4,000 lbs the Curt hitch part # 13707 would be fine to tow a vehicle in the way you described as thats it's towing capacity.
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Backup camera System for 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
Backup camera systems are not vehicle-specific so the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System # RVS-5350 is a perfectly good option for your customer's 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. Review and installation videos for this item are linked for you. This is a hardwired installation.
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