Expert Answers about Mercury Cougar

• Will the Hollywood Racks Express 3 # HRE3 Fit a Mercury Cougar with Factory Spoiler
• You are correct, the even though the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier, # HRE3 is a confirmed fit on a 1999 Mercury Cougar but it does NOT work with spoilers at all. Instead, I would recommend the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 # HRF6-2. It is designed to accommodate spoilers. You would use the tow loops on the side of the vehicle to attach straps or hooks, and use the holes located in the vehicle frame for attaching hooks. Check out the attached video.
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• Trailer Hitch and Class II Drawbar for a 1995 Mercury Cougar Come with Hardware
• The hitch you are looking at for your 1995 Mercury Cougar, the Class II Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Hitch, item # 36179, includes all necessary installation hardware as shown in the instructions (see link). The Class II Drawbar 3-1/8 inch Rise Kit, item # 36061, does come with the pin and clip. Most trailer couplers sit at 17 inches from the ground, so we have specifically matched this draw bar with this rise to your vehicle to accomplish the height you will need. Some items you may...
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• Fit of Hollywood Racks Baja 3 Bike Rack # HRB3 on 1999 Mercury Cougar With Spoiler
• According to Hollywood Racks, their Express 3 model, part # HRE3 is indeed compatible with your 1999 Mercury Cougar as long as it does not have a spoiler. Since you have a spoiler, this will not work for you. We don't have a 3-bike trunk rack for your Cougar. If you can make it with a 2-bike rack, I have the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 # HRF6-2 as a confirmed fit and it works with most factory spoilers. If you'll be carrying women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes, it's...
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