Expert Answers about Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty
- Will the Draw-Tight Activator IV fit a 1997 Ford F-150
- Yes, the Draw Tite Activator IV brake controller part # 5504 will work well in your 1997 Ford F-150.
If you have a factory 7-way at the rear of your truck all you would need to install this controller is the part # 3035-P.
To see how this brake controller would install in your vehicle regardless of what style of trailer connector you have present at the rear of the vehicle check out the link I attached to the right that details this.
view full answer... - How to Determine Transmission Return Line for Installing Cooler on Ford F-150
- The best way to determine which line on a transmission cooler is the return line from the radiator is to use the following procedure:
1. Start engine while engine is cold
2. Place transmission shift lever in drive for no more than 10 seconds
3. Place in Park, stop engine, and remove keys
4. Identify the oil return line by feeling both oil lines. The coolest line is the oil return line.
On the aftermarket transmission cooler the ports are not input specific or output specific. It is not...
view full answer... - Recommended Weight Distribution System When Loaded Trailer is 50% of Tow Vehicle Weight
- Yes. With your trailer loaded, if the weight is 50% or more than your vehicle's weight (GVWR) then you would benefit from utilizing a weight distribution system. I've attached an article on weight distribution systems to assist. You want to choose a system based on the total tongue weight of the trailer which is the loaded tongue weight along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your truck. This total tongue weight range needs to fall in the middle of the weight range of the weight...
view full answer... - Can Handle on 2,500 Lb Square Jack - Drop Leg be Reversed
- The handle on the Square Jack part # MJSQ-2500B which is our version of the Fulton FHD2500/HD25000101 is not reversible. The jack is designed to be mounted on the outside of the frame so any other orientation would affect function. In regards to capacity, the jack has a 2,500 lb rating but this only corresponds to the tongue weight of the trailer. The tongue weight should only be around 10-15% of the trailer's loaded weight. It would be more than capable of handling a trailer your size.
view full answer... - Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 2006 Forest River Wildwood LE 25RKS
- The Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System and the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System are both good options for you. However, they do not have the best means of controlling trailer sway in comparison to the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System. This system has four point sway control whereas the Reese and Fastway systems only have two point sway control. This system will do a much better job of maintaining trailer sway than the above two options. It also comes with a hitch ball...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Convert Factory 4-Way Connector To 7-Way Connector On 1997 Ford F-150
- I would be happy to recommend everything you need to convert the factory 4-way connector on your 1997 Ford F-150 to a 7-way connector.
You will need the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way # 118242 which will plug into your factory wiring harness and give you the 7-way connector you need to tow your tandem axle boat trailer. When we installed this on a newer F-150 we used the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket # 18140, and # PK12711U to mount the new 7-way...
view full answer... - Can Curt Front Hitch 31038 Fit 1999 Ford F-150
- The Curt hitch part # 31038 was designed with the intention of mounting a winch in mind so it would work well for what you are looking to do on your 1999 Ford F-150.
view full answer... - Possible Key Replacement Recommendation for Toolbox with Key Number 506
- We have the replacement key part # KEYCH506 which is for UWS toolboxes that has a similar key number to what you have. We have seen these keys fit other brand toolboxes before so there is a strong chance it will work for you as well.
view full answer... - Truck Bed Bike Rack Recommendations for a 1999 Ford F-150 with Bed Liner
- You can use a truck bed bike rack such as # S64702 in your 1999 Ford F-150 as long as the bed liner does not come up over the tops of the bed sides.
If the bed liner was in the way it could cause the rack to lose its grip causing it to slip and/or become detached from the bed sides.
If your bed liner does come up over the tops of the bed sides and you do not want to trim it or remove it then I recommend the Softride Shuttle pad # SR26457. The front bike tires will rest on the outside...
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch for a 1998 Ford F-150 That Retains Tow Hooks
- If you wish to retain the front tow hooks on your 1998 Ford F-150 then you are going to want to use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31049, not the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65025. The reason for this is that the Draw-Tite hitch installs between the two frame rails and a chance for interference with the tow hooks is possible whereas the Curt hitch installs underneath the frame rails and there is not a chance for interference. I have attached a...
view full answer... - Replacement 7-Way Recommendation for 1998 Ford F-150
- I can't see your shopping cart, but for your 1998 Ford F-150 the correct replacement 7-way trailer connector is the part # 118242.
view full answer... - What Info is Needed to Add Brakes to Boat Trailer
- We definitely can get you all the right parts to add brakes to your boat trailer. We first need to know what hubs your trailer has so that we can pick out the correct hub/drums and then build the rest of the parts you need from there. I attached a link that will walk you through the entire process but first you'll want to pull the hubs off of the trailer and get either the diameter of the spindles where the bearings ride or get me the numbers of the bearings.
I attached a picture that...
view full answer... - Does 1997 Ford F-150 Have Brake Controller Port Under Dash
- A 1997 Ford F-150 with the factory tow package and 7-way at the rear of the truck would have a factory brake controller port under the dash. You'd need an install harness like the part # 3035-P and you'd be set.
The brake controller I recommend is the Prodigy P3 part # 90195 because this brake controller senses the amount of braking your tow vehicle is applying and puts a proportional amount of braking on the trailer's brakes. It also has a display that uses full words instead of codes...
view full answer... - Front Hitch and Winch Mount Recommendation for a 1998 Ford F-150 4x4
- For a front mount hitch for your 1998 Ford F-150 the Draw Tite Hitch part # 65025 would be the correct part number and would work well for you.
The Bulldog Winch Hitch Mounted Winch Mounting Plate # BDW20011 would also be a great choice.
view full answer... - Which Proportional Brake Controller for Is Best for Towing With a 2001 Ford F-150
- For your application, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, item # 90885. It is one of our best selling brake controllers and I believe people like the visual style the controller has.
Just remember that when towing you will need to adjust the controller to the varying load you are carrying on the trailer and road conditions. Your adjustment will be different when empty than it is when loaded and will be different again if you haul a heavier load.
The part number for the 2001 Ford F-150...
view full answer... - Does It Matter Which Black Wire Gets Connected To Where With Start Capacitor ACMSCKIT?
- I confirmed with my tech at Advent Air that it does not matter which of the black wires on the Start Capacitor # ACMSCKIT gets connected to which terminal.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits 1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty
- Curt has a fifth wheel rail kit that fits your 1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty with the part # C16437-204 which is a custom kit that will require minimal drilling but the two part numbers you mentioned are not correct for your truck. This is also perfectly compatible with the Curt A16 hitch part # C16120 as well.
view full answer... - Hitch and 7-Way/Brake Controller for 1997 Ford F-150 without Tow Package
- The Micro Minni Winnebago travel trailers typically weigh between 3,000 and 3,700 lbs so for a hitch for your 1997 Ford F-150 a Class III model like the Draw Tite part # 41920 would be a really great option with more than enough capacity. To add a 7-way you would need to start with a 4-way like the part # C56031 which is a confirmed fit and the easiest install.
Then to convert this to a 7-way and wire in a brake controller like our very reliable and well-performing Brake EVN # TK63VR...
view full answer... - Does Derale Engine Oil Cooler # D15551 Come with Thread Size for 1999 Ford F-150 5.4 Liter
- You are correct, the Derale Engine Oil Cooler Kit part # D15551 that you referenced does come with the correct M22x1.5 thread size that your 1999 Ford F-150 with a 5.4 liter engine comes with so it would work great for you.
view full answer... - Derale Oil Cooler that Fits 1999 Ford F-150 5.4 Liter
- I did some checking and your 1999 ford f150 5.4l has oil filter threads that are M22x1.5 which means that for a cooler kit you'd want the # D15405 which includes a fitting that matches this size.
The cooler that comes with this is a plate-fin style cooler which is incredibly efficient so it will do a great job keeping your oil as cool as possible. The cooler kit you mentioned does not have the correct fitting for your truck.
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