Expert Answers about Mercury Villager
- Where Does a Trailer Wiring Harness Plug Into On a 1998 Mercury Villager
- The connector on your 1998 Mercury Villager should be located somewhere near the spare tire. It could even be above it. It is not necessarily in the exact same place on every vehicle but should be in the same general area.
The harness could be hidden inside of a loom and would not be obvious in that case. If you can trace the wiring from the tail lights they should lead you to the main harness. I know this is easier said than done but it would be the best way to find the main harness.
view full answer... - 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... - Trailer Wiring Harness for 2001 Mercury Villager
- The 4-Pole Hardwire Kit with Converter, part # 119178KIT is the correct trailer wiring harness for your Mercury Villager. The kit also includes quick splices for tapping into the existing wiring and a circuit tester for verifying your connections.
I have linked you to the install instructions, as well as to an install video that you might find helpful. The video shows the part being installed on a different vehicle, but the procedure would be similar for your Villager, especially the procedure...
view full answer... - Height Adjustable Side Mount Bolt On Trailer Jack
- The side mount bolt on ARK Xtreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack # ORJW750D has a similar height adjustment to the Ultimate Trailer Jack # 322-RDJ-2K. The ARK jack does have a dual wheel and 1,650lb capacity versus the plate and 2,000lb capacity of the Ultimate jack. The ARK does have the ability to swivel as we do not have exact equivalent jack like the Ultimate that bolts on the side frame.
view full answer... - Does a Weight Distribution System Increase a Vehicles and Trailer Hitchs Tongue Weight Rating
- Yes, addition of a weight distribution system can with a compatible and properly-rated trailer hitch receiver result in an increase in that hitch's tongue weight and/or gross trailer weight capacities. The safety/warning sticker on a hitch will indicate if it is rated for use with a weight distribution system and what the increased ratings are when one is installed.
Some vehicles themselves may also have increased tongue weight and/or gross trailer weight capacities when a weight distribution...
view full answer... - Does the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFVR001 Work Only When Loaded
- The Timbren Heavy-Duty Rear Suspension Enhancement System, part # TFVR001, that you have referenced, is the correct part for your 2000 Mercury Villager. It is designed to attach to the vehicles frame above the rear axle. It will replace the factory bump stop on your vehicle.
The Timbren air spring will sit slightly above or slightly touching the rear axle. When your vehicle is not loaded your factory suspension will work as it normally does. When a load is put on the rear of the Villager...
view full answer... - Is Hardware Needed for Installation Included with Trailer Hitch # 75102 for a 2002 Mercury Villager
- There should be 4 bolts and 4 washers included with the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Hitch, # 75102, for your 2002 Mercury Villager. It is possible that they are inside the receiver tube or in the open cross tubing of the hitch. I would also check all the packaging as you have mentioned.
view full answer... - Is There a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch for a 2000 Mercury Villager
- Yes, we have a class III, 2" trailer hitch for a 2000 Mercury Villager, it is the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch part # C13572. This is a fully welded trailer hitch receiver that bolts onto your Villager's frame with no drilling or welding required.
view full answer... - Installing Circuit Protected Taillight Converter Kit # 119178KIT on a 2002 Mercury Villager
- I will happy to walk you through installing the Upgraded Circuit Protected Taillight Converter Hardwire Kit, # 119178KIT, on your 2002 Mercury Villager.
First, you will need access to the wiring behind both taillights. This may require removing some panels in the rear cargo area and screws on the taillight housings. Once you have access to the taillight wiring, you will use the included circuit tester to find the right wires to connect to the harness.
The first thing you will want to...
view full answer... - Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Recommendation for a 1977 13 ft Scamp Trailer
- Converting a torsion axle trailer to a trailer with a Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System has been done before and most people who have done this really prefer the smoother ride and increased ground clearance.
Timbren Axle-Less trailer suspension system is a great alternative to torsion axles. While both systems allow either side of the trailer's suspension to operate independently, only Axle-Less suspensions are actually separate units. Torsion axles still require a bar that...
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