Expert Answers about Mercury Sable

• Trailer Hitch for 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon to Carry Heavier Bikes
• For a 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon there is only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Draw Tite prat # 34313 which is a Class II hitch with a 300 lb tongue weight capacity. Since you need to carry a heavy duty bike rack your best option would be a bike rack that fits this hitch size that has a higher weight capacity. For that you'd want the Hollywood Racks TRS bike rack part # HR3000 which fits this hitch size and has a weight capacity of 50 lbs per bike.
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• Recommended Wiring Harness For 1997 Mercury Sable Wagon
• For your 1997 Mercury Sable Wagon, the wiring harness you need is part # C55343. This harness plugs directly into the Sable wiring with no cutting or splicing. You simply plug it into the connection points behind the tail lights on your vehicle. You will need to remove the tail light assemblies to access the plug-in harness. When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and...
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• Will Trailer Wiring Harness # C55375 Work with a Wishbone Style 4-Way Trailer Connector
• What your trailer has is called a wishbone harness. It has 2 separate wires for the running light circuits, one for each side of the trailer. This is done so you do not have to splice a jumper from one side of the trailer to the other. It will work exactly the same way a regular 4-Way does so it is compatible with T-Connector harness # C55375. I have linked a video showing a typical installation and a link to the instructions for you.
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• Will The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver C12232 Fit a 2001 Mercury Sable Station Wagon?
• Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12232 is compatible with your 2001 Mercury Sable station wagon as well as the sedans. This will only fit on models with the single passenger side exit exhaust. If you have a dual exhaust you will not be able to fit this receiver without modification to the exhaust. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55343 will give you a plug and play 4-way flat connector. This is what you will need to tow most small trailers or carry a hitch mounted...
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• Safe Driving Speed When Using Tire Chains Like Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains TH04115095
• All tire chains require reduced driving speeds. If road conditions are bad enough to justify the use of tire chains then they are also bad enough to merit a slower driving speed. Individual chain makers and chain types may vary slightly but generally speaking a maximum speed rating for tire chains is typically 30-35 mph. Reduced driving speed is required both for your safety and for the vehicle's too since some chains could contact the inside of the wheel wells or possibly the brake assemblies...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2004 Mercury Sable to Tow a Boat Trailer
• The only hitch available for the 2004 Mercury Sable is the Class II Curt hitch # C12232 with 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. It is rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. But you will need to check the Sable owner's manual to determine its towing capacity. Whichever is lower, the hitch or the vehicle, is the capacity you need to go by. For a hitch I recommend Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36313. For a ball mount use # 36061. For a 1-7/8 inch ball you can use...
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• Can a Different Ball Mount be Used on a Class I or II Trailer Hitch
• There are other ball mounts that will work with 1-1/4 inch hitches. However, on Class I and II trailer hitches such as # C12232 you are supposed to only use the ball mount specified by the hitch manufacturer or it voids the hitch warranty. The use of a different ball mount is an at your own risk type of situation. I have linked the ball mounts we carry for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches.
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• The Correct 4-Pole Hardwire Wiring Kit and Installation Instructions for a 2004 Mercury Sable
• The 4-Pole Hardwire Kit, # 20250 is similar to the product you need but it is not quite the right one. The wiring harness for your 2004 Mercury Sable is Draw-Tite Wiring, # 18252. (If your trailer has additional lighting requirements you may need to use the Upgraded Circuit Protected Modulite with 4 Pole Harness and Hardwire Kit, # 119178KIT, to handle the added power draw from the vehicle.) This wiring harness will need to be spliced into your vehicles existing taillight wiring. I have...
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• Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs Recommendation for a 2004 Mercury Sable Sedan
• To answer your first question you can either inflate the air bags of the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL60776 manually with an air compressor via the valve stems that will get installed on your vehicle or you could get a compressor kit like the Air Lift Load Controller II Compressor System # AL25592 and be able to control the inflation of the bags from within your vehicle. You also would be able to monitor the air pressure with this kit. If you decide to not use a compressor...
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• Availability of Class II Hitch for 2000 Mercury Sable to Allow Use of Wheelchair Carrier
• We do offer the Curt Class II trailer hitch receiver # C12232 for your 2000 Mercury Sable. Thit hitch has a 1-1/4-inch size receiver opening and is rated for a maximum tongue weight load of 350-lbs. It is likely that the weight of your hitch-mount carrier and your electric cart will exceed this 350-lb maximum and/or the maximum tongue weight allotted by your Sable. It may be that your Sable itself cannot handle this much weight; your owner's manual will indicate the car's tongue weight...
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• Will the C12232 Class III Trailer Hitch Fit with Factory Dual-exhaust on a 1998 Mercury Sable
• I spoke with my contact at the manufacturer to make sure there were no issues with the factory dual exhaust on the 1998 Sable and found that you should have no trouble installing the hitch on your vehicle. You will need to temporarily lower the rear exhaust though. The installation instructions (see link) are clear and easy to follow. In addition to the hitch, you might also need the following to complete your towing set-up: Trailer Wiring Harness, # C55343 if you have the wagon and #...
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• Can a Trailer Hitch Be Installed on a 1997 Mercury Sable by a Mechanic
• I recommend the Curt Class II 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # C12232, for your 1997 Mercury Sable. This hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight capacity of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 300 lbs. You will need the recommended ball mount, part # C45522 and will also need a hitch ball like the Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258, For a wiring harness, you will use the # C55343 if you have a Wagon and # HM40565 if you have a sedan. I am including a link to the installation instructions...
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• Availability of a Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon
• I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that the reason the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # C55375, cannot be used with the 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon is because it uses a different type of connector on the tail light wiring. This is the same issue with harnesses from other companies as well. We do have a wiring harness for your vehicle. You will need to use 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester, # 18252. This is a typical hardwire harness. To install it, you will need...
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• Should Rusted Trailer Hitch Receiver be Replaced
• The Curt trailer hitch receiver for your 1997 Mercury Sable is the Class II # C12232. If the rust can be sanded off and the hitch repainted, then it is likely still structurally sound. The best way to have them evaluated is to have a trailer shop inspect them. I would err on the side of caution and replace the hitch if you don't feel comfortable using it. If the hardware needs to be replaced, you can use # RHK then select c12232 as the model number and purchas the kit, then purchase...
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• Recommended Plug-In Trailer Wiring Harness for 2004 Mercury Sable Wagon
• We do offer a 4-pole trailer wiring harness with simple plug-in installation for your 2004 Mercury Sable wagon. You can use Curt T-Connector harness # C55343. This harness provides a substantial maximum current output of 3-amps per stop/turn circuit and 5-amps for the taillight circuit. Installation instructions are linked along with two helpful articles.
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• Will Curt Hitch Part C12232 Fit a 1999 Mercury Sable
• Installing this hitch should not be a problem on your 1999 Mercury Sable, even with a factory dual exhaust. You will need to temporarily detach an exhaust hanger while installing the hitch. The hanger will be put back at the end of the install. I have included a link to the instructions so you can review them.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver to Fit a 1995 Mercury Sable that Doesnt Require Drilling
• The Curt trailer hitch receiver that fits the 1995 Mercury Sable is part # C12232 and it does not require any drilling to install it. The hitch you looked at, part # C11207, does not fit the Sable at all. It actually fits the Honda Civic and Acura EL from the late 1990s. With the correct # C12232 hitch you also need to add a ball mount. The recommended one is part # C45522 with either the 2 inch hitch ball # C40018 or the 1-7/8 inch hitch ball # C40001. You also need a pin and clip,...
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• Can Trailer Hitch Be Installed On A Different Vehicle After Accident
• It is not recommended that a trailer hitch be used again if the part of the car that the hitch was installed on was involved in the accident in any way. There can be stress cracks in the welds that may not be visible, and that would compromise the stability and safety of the hitch. If there is no damage to the hitch from the accident and you wish to install it on your 2005 Mercury Sable, you can go to our website and order a replacement hardware kit. I have attached a link to the page...
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• Replacement Tail Light Assembly for 1988 Coleman Chesapeake Pop-Up
• Actually, we offer a closer replacement that includes a reverse lamp, more like what you have now. For the driver's side, use part # 30-92-004 or # 30-92-002 for the passenger side.
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• 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.
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