You can bypass the factory trailer wiring harness on your 2000 Mercury Mountaineer by installing Curt wiring harness # C55345. It plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring and connects to the vehicle battery to power the trailer lights. This will provide a 4-Way flat connector at the rear of the vehicle.
If you need a 7-Way connector, then you would just add # ETBC7. I have included some links that explain the ETBC7 installation for you.
I do not have a wiring diagram for the... view full answer...
You'd want to check with a Ford dealer. I wasn't able to get a specific towing capacity for your vehicle but it looks like the capacity range is between 3,500 and 6,930 lbs. If your capacity is good with the weight of your trailer the weight distribution system you'd want is the Pro Series part # PS49582 which has a tongue weight range of 550 to 750 like what your trailer has.
Then for a transmission cooler you'd want the # D13503 with the fitting adapter part # D13025. This is a very... view full answer...
Brake controller installation on your 2005 Mercury Mountaineer that has a 4-pole flat trailer connector will require just the brake controller and a 7-way socket.
An outstanding reliable brake controller with versatile features is the Prodigy P2 # 90885. This is the most popular unit we sell and it is highly-rated by our customers for its easy set-up.
Along with this you'll need 7-way # 37185 which plugs in to your existing 4-pole and provides connectors for your brake circuit (blue... view full answer...
There is not a plug and play adapter to go from a vehicle end 7-Way connector to a 4-Pole round connector. One can be made to work with your setup using the following parts.
Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End, item # PK12706
Bonded 4 Wire - per foot, item # 16-4B-1
Pollak Heavy-Duty, 4-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Metal - Vehicle End, item # PK11404
If you do not wish to build an adapter for your setup you can change out the trailer connector... view full answer...
Since you mention finding that 6 female receptacle connector loose in the glove box, I am going to assume that this is because your 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a 7-way connector at the back of the vehicle and is wired for a brake controller.
On the Mountaineer the plug can be found one of two places. It will either be located behind the vehicle glove box on the passenger side or the harness will be located underneath and left of the steering column taped to another harness... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
You would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. This comes with everything needed to make the conversion and install the controller. There is no brake controller wiring present on your vehicle since it only has the 4-way.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy... view full answer...
You are testing correctly for the left and right turn signals, but the 3rd female plug you are testing is the taillight circuit. If you turn on the running lights you should get 12 volt power at the connection that the brown wire runs into.
To test the brake lights at the trailer connector you need to apply the brakes and test the connectors that the green and yellow wires go into. These are the same connections that you tested for the turn signals.
Trailer wiring combines the left turn/brake... view full answer...
The wiring kit you are going to need to go with is one that has a thick enough gauge to provide the amperage requirements of your winch and also has a long enough length to make it from your battery to the rear of the vehicle.
Since I looked up the overall length of your 2006 Mercury Mountaineer and found that it's right at 16 foot I would recommend the Bulldog winch wiring kit part # BDW20043 which is 3 gauge and 16 foot in overall length. view full answer...
The Pro-Series weight distribution system # PS49903 comes with 1-1/4 inch diameter hitch ball hole. For a 2 inch ball you would need to add # A-90.
Both the 2-5/16 inch ball and A-90 come with wrench flats so you will be able to use properly sized wrenches to remove/install a ball. If you do not have the tools readily available some auto parts stores will loan out tools. view full answer...
The way in which you have described installation of the spring bars is very common. To determine if the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack # JET-5000 has enough capacity to lift the trailer and truck (when coupled together) you will need to look at how much tongue weight is at the hitch when the truck and trailer are loaded and ready to tow. I have linked an article on determining tongue weight for you that should help.
Basically if the tongue weight is under 5,000 pounds then the... view full answer...
That is correct about when using an a hitch adapter that your tongue weight will be reduced by 50 percent. We do not recommend to use a hitch adapter on a cargo carrier because of that reason.
The Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier, part # C18145, will fit a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch, but the weight capacity of the carrier will be reduced from the 500 lbs to 300 lbs if used in a 1-1/4 inch receiver. This is an excellent choice for your application because it is the only cargo carrier that will have... view full answer...
For a trunk mounted bike carrier that will fit both your 2008 Mercury Mountaineer and Volkswagen Jetta I recommend the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack # HRF2 for 2 bikes or # HRF2-3 for 3 bikes. But to ensure that these carriers will fit both vehicles I will need to know the year of the Jetta. There are likely other fits but without a year the Over-the top is going to be the best option.
If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like... view full answer...
The Global Link Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder for RVs - Keyed Alike Option - Stainless Steel - 7/8" Long # 295-000003 are items that can be also used by other RV owners. The possibility that another owner has your same key is more rare than you may think. They would need to have your specific brand of lock as well as your specific key number. Just the Global Link brand has 50 replacement keys available that we carry. We have products from 3 companies each with a selection similar to... view full answer...
You can try to track down the wiring issue that you have through the factory wiring or you can bypass it all and go with a kit that allows you to not have to track down the wiring gremlins you are having.
I'd recommend installing the part # 118344 to give you a new 4-way and base for your trailer wiring.
Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part # 37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way.
If you do have trailer brakes you would need the # ETBC7... view full answer...
I cannot be certain as to what nerf bars you currently have on your 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, however I can provide provide you with a replacement nerf bar pad that has nearly the same dimensions as the one's provided. For this, you will want to use the Replacement Step Pad for Westin E-Series Nerf Bars part # 23-0001.
These replacement pads have a dimension of 21" long x 3" wide. In order to ensure an exact fit, you will want to measure the peg spacing of your nerf pads, I have attached... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
There are not a lot of boat trailers that require a 12 volt circuit but regardless it may not be a fuse you are looking for but a relay. Consult the vehicle owners manual for the locations of all fuses/relays associated with the factory tow package wiring. If there is a relay for the 12 volt circuit then the only way to really test it is to put a known good relay in its place. The manual will also cover any fuses you may have missed.
If your Mountaineer came with a 4-Way and you are using... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
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. view full answer...
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