Will Exhaust Hang lower When Installing Trailer Hitch On 2014 Ford Taurus

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Do the integrated muffler hangers in the Curt hitch 13552 effect the original position of the mufflers/tips at all? Ive heard that it might cause the placement to be lowered as much as an inch from stock exhaust hangers.

asked by: Marco

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When installing the Curt Hitch, part # C13379, the exhaust hangers will be attached to the tabs on the hitch plate instead of reinstalling in the original location. This may cause a slight change in the exhaust and exhaust tips when the hitch is installed. We haven't received any negative response from customers about the height of the exhaust as you mentioned.

I called my contact at Curt and they said the exhaust could potentially hang about an inch lower due to the hitch installation.

I checked out the installation of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, part # 75670 and the exhaust hangers are removed and then after the hitch is installed are re-installed in the original location so there will be no difference at all in the exhaust height you asked about. Because of your concern for the exhaust height I recommend part # 75670. I have attached a link to an installation video for the # 75670 on a 2014 Taurus you can take a look at.

If you are planning on towing with your Taurus and need trailer wiring I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118599. You just attach the harness to the connection points in the cargo area behind the tail lights of the Taurus, attach the white ground to a clean metal surface and you have a 4-way trailer connector. I attached a link to an installation video for this harness on a 2013 Taurus which will be similar to your 2014.

When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and helps prevent corrosion.

For towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

There is indeed a trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible, so long as you don't have the Ground Effects package; it is the following part number: - Convertible: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11222

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 5

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 8

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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