For your 2006 Ford Freestar I would recommend a Class III hitch like the part # C13587 as it would have more than enough capacity which would be useful for the towing you plan to do.
The # C13587 has a 350 lb tongue weight and 3,500 lb total trailer weight rating. As long as the weight of everything you plan to tow plus the weight of the trailer is less than that you should be good to go. Class III hitches also allow more flexibility for future hitch accessories like bike racks and cargo... view full answer...
In order to carry two bikes on the roof of your 2004 Ford Freestar, you will want a roof rack, as well as two roof mount bike carriers.
I recommend the Inno Aero roof rack. It consists of the Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB115-2
Inno Flush Feet # INXS200, and Custom Fit Kit # INK211. This is a confirmed fit for your vehicle.
For a roof mount bike rack carrier I recommend the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier # Y02103. This rack will fit your Yakima crossbars and support bikes... view full answer...
If you have a wiring harness that was installed by splicing into your 2005 Ford Freestar's wiring then that would be the problem. The owner's manual for your Freestar states not to splice into the wiring because it can cause malfunctions.
There are two options for you to install a wiring harness on your Ford Freestar without a factory tow package that does not involve splicing. To figure out which one you would need all you have to know is if your Freestar model has the plug behind the... view full answer...
For your 2006 Ford Freestar I recommend going with the Curt # C13587 as we've found that the powder coat finish on the Curt hitches tends to be thicker and hold up better against chips and scratches.
Installation will involve removing the exhaust from the rear most exhaust hanger to gain access to the hitch mounting holes in the frame and you may have to slightly enlarge the frame holes if the hardware doesn't fit, but if you look at the video I have linked to and fast forward to the... view full answer...
The only way I can recommend for you to get the 3 relays you need for your 2004 Ford Freestar is to get the Curt trailer wiring harness part # C56673 as it includes them. I attached an install video for this harness as well on a 2004 Ford Freestar as well. view full answer...
We've had nothing but positive feedback for the Curt Wiring harness part # C56673 on Freestars like your 2005 model. One customer said in a review, "This was exactly as described and fit perfectly."
Check out the install video I attached for this product on a 2004 Ford Freestar very much like yours. view full answer...
If the port on your 2006 Mercury Monterey is present but not active that just means that the included relays that come with the # C56673 are needed. The relays are what activates the circuits so that would explain why the connector does not have voltage.
I attached an install video for this harness for you to check out as well. view full answer...
You'll have to measure the crossbars on your 2005 Ford Freestar to know for sure if the Swagman bike rack part # S64720 will fit. This rack is designed to fit crossbars that are up to 3-1/8 inch wide by 1-7/8 inch tall. Your Freestar should have compatible crossbars but you'll want to verify this as well. view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Class III # 75158 and the Hidden Hitch # 87107 were both manufactured by the same parent company, Cequent Performance Products. The manufacturer has since discontinued the Hidden Hitch option. The Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch were nearly identical items. The only difference between the two was the label with the brand name.
Since you'll be towing with the hitch, you might be interested in the following to complete your towing system:
-Trailer wiring harness, part # C56673... view full answer...
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