I would recommend the Curt Hitch part # C13587 for your 2004 Mercury Monterey. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening confirmed to fit your vehicle that may frame hole enlargement. Drilling doesn't necessarily add anything to a hitch's value, basically it's just an extra step that some hitches require. With this hitch sometimes the vehicles frame holes don't line up for the hitch to attach to so you have to enlarge the hole to compensate for that. I attached an install video for... view full answer...
The intermittent function of the left side turn signal on your trailer with the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness # C56673 installed on does sound like the result of a loose connection or a bad/weak ground. The first thing I recommend doing is using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the 4-Way connector on the Monterey. Test each pin while you have a buddy run through the light functions in the van. If all the pins receive appropriate power with the corresponding light function activated... view full answer...
Sometimes there is drilling required to install this Curt Hitch # C12187 on your 2006 Mercury Monterey. With this hitch sometimes the vehicles frame holes don't line up for the hitch to attach to so you have to enlarge the hole to compensate for that. Check out the installation instructions I attached that show that basically all you will need to do is lower the exhaust, fishwire a few bolts and then tighten the hitch to spec. Drilling isn't shown as it wasn't required for the install.
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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...
The Reese Sway-Control Bracket, # RP26003, is 3/8 of an inch thick so you will need a hitch ball that has a shank long enough to fit through the ball mount and the sway-control bracket and still have enough threads left to install the nut properly.
The etrailer.com Drop Ball Mount Kit # EBMK4 has a shank that is 2-1/4 inches long. Since at least one thread needs to be visible beneath the lock washer and nut once the ball is screwed into place, part # EBMK4 should work well for your application.
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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13587 is confirmed to fit all trim levels of you 2005 Mercury Monterey. This custom fit class III receiver is rated for maximum capacities of 3,500lbs towing and 350lbs of tongue weight. If you use a weight distribution hitch maximum capacities increase to 5,000lbs towing and 500lbs of tongue weight.
For towing small trailers you will need one of 2 wiring harnesses. If your Mercury has the plug for a factory towing harness behind the bumper you will... view full answer...
If your 2004 Mercury Monterey has the 3 relays and 2 fuses installed then chances are good that it also has the tow package plug-in connector to mate with 4-pole harness # 56073. But if you are not sure you can still install a 4-pole harness by using kit # C56673. This harness comes with the needed relays to activate the plug on the back of your Monterey.
This 4-pole harness will provide stop, turn and tail light signals for a 4-pole-equipped trailer. view full answer...
I was able to find a copy of the owners manual online for the 2005 Mercury Monterey. In the manual, starting on page 205 in the recreational towing section it states that if the vehicle is front wheel drive is must be towed on a dolly with the front wheels off the ground. There is no other information other than that.
For a tow dolly you can use # RM-20050-1. This is a great option if you will be towing the vehicle frequently. But if you only need the dolly one or two times it would be... view full answer...
The part you referenced, Curt T-Connector # 56073 for the 2004 Mercury Monterey, is a correct fit for vehicles that came equipped with the factory tow package. It plugs in under the vehicle's rear at the center.
If your Monterey does not have the factory tow package you will instead use TowReady harness # C56673 which comes with the needed relays to get everything working.
With either of these trailer harnesses installed your Monterey's tail lights will behave normally whether or not... view full answer...
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