Expert Answers about Mercury
- Determining Which Size Hitch to Install on 2000 Mercury Villager
- There are both 2 inch trailer hitch receivers and 1-1/4 inch receivers available for your 2000 Mercury Villager. The receivers themselves on the hitch cannot be replaced or exchanged with another size. The receivers are welded to the hitch and are a part of its overall design.
There are adapters available, such as the Brophy # HTAD, that can convert a 1-1/4 inch receiver to a 2 inch opening. The potential issue though is that using an adapter like this reduces the trailer hitch capacity...
view full answer... - How to Bypass the Factory Trailer Connector on a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
- 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... - Troubleshooting 4-Way Wiring on 2006 Mercury Monterey with No Power
- I spoke to my contact at Curt and he told me that if you have all of the correct fuses and relays installed on your 2006 Mercury Monterey and the receptacle that the 4-way harness of the part # C56673 plugs into still doesn't have power you will want to trace that harness back to see if that harness is connected properly. If it is connected there is still something that's missing between the trailer wiring circuits in the fuse box and the trailer wiring.
If this is outside of your wheelhouse...
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Will the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar Be Able To Fold Up On All Vehicles
- There are certain Blue Ox Base Plate Kits which don't allow the Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar part # BX4330 to be folded up and stored on the vehicle. There isn't an adapter that would allow for this so if storage is a concern a motorhome mounted tow bar like the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 is what I recommend.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Replacement Mirror for 2010 Mercury Milan with Heat Function
- It's very likely that a replacement mirror with different power functions would have a different connector. We carry the versions of the replacement mirrors for your 2010 Mercury Milan that have the heat feature like the part # KS61605F that you referenced so if your Milan has the heat feature this would work well for you.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Differences Between the Voyager and P3 Brake Controller
- There are a few differences between the two controllers.
The Voyager has been around for a looooooooong time. It uses an internal pendulum to determine how quickly the tow vehicle is braking. In order to operate correctly, this level of the pendulum needs to be adjusted. The Voyager also lacks a digital display which makes troubleshooting more difficult. The controller does not provide boost settings and is not compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems.
The Prodigy P3 is...
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - How to Install Brake Controller in 2006 Mercury Mountaineer with Factory 4-Way
- 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... - 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...
view full answer... - Winch Wiring Kit Recommendation for Badlands Winch at Rear of 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
- 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... - 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.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Recommended Security Strap and Cable Lock for Use with Hollywood Racks # HRF2 Trunk-Mount Bike Rack
- We offer a security strap to help deter theft of trunk-mount bike racks like the Hollywood Racks # HRF2 and # HRF2-3. That item is # TH533. If you want something more secure you could use a cable lock like # e98891 to lock the rack to a rear tow hook for example. You can also use the cable lock to secure the bikes to the carrier when they are loaded for travel.
view full answer... - Hitch Availability for a 1998 Mercury Sable
- For your 1998 Mercury Sable the highest classification hitch available would be Class II like the Curt hitch part # C12232. Class III hitches are usually reserved for SUVs and trucks. For further info check out the FAQ article I attached on hitch classifications.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2008 Mercury Mariner w/ Backup Sensors
- The presence of the back-up sensors will not have any bearing on the installation of a hitch. The Curt # 13650 would be an excellent choice that would work well for you. This hitch will fit whether or not your vehicle is equipped with the OEM 1-1/4 inch receiver.
The fact that your Mariner has the back up sensors will mean that you'll need to use the # 118551 trailer wiring harness, if you'll be towing with your Mariner. It's been found that the # 118251 doesn't work on vehicles with the...
view full answer... - Can a 2 Inch Diameter Ball be Added to Pro Series Weight Distribution System # PS49583
- 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... - 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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