When determining the overall towing capacity of a vehicle you should always go with the lowest rated component. If the owners manual in your 2008 Ford Taurus X says 2,000 lbs is the limit for your vehicle then that is the most amount of weight you can tow with your vehicle.
This Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75299 that you referenced has been tested to handle 3,500 lbs, but that does not mean your vehicle will be able to tow more than the figure listed in your owners manual... view full answer...
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