Expert Answers about Mercury Sable

• 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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• Will the Thule Raceway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2003 Mercury Sable Wagon
• Yes, the Thule OutWay 3, # TH56BV, will fit your 2003 Mercury Sable Wagon. I own this bike rack and it is the easiest to use bike rack that I have ever had. The 2 retractable cables make installation fast and easy. The rack also features an integrated cable lock in the last bike position to deter bike theft. And the cables can be locked into place to deter theft of the rack. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's...
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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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• 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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• 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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