Recommend Correct Hitch For 2005 Ford Five Hundred Sedan  

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The item you selected, Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4, part # 36360, is the correct receiver for 2005 Ford Five Hundred Sedan and will fit great. The Ford Five Hundred and Ford Freestyle share the same chassis.

To complete your towing setup with part # 36360, you may be interested in the following items:
Class II Drawbar, part # 36071
1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19256
2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118395
Pin and Clip, part # PC2

Part # 36360 is a Class II, 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, we do have a Class III 2 Inch Hitch which I would recommend as it has a greater tongue weight and towing weight capacity. A 2 Inch Hitch is also more compatible with accessories such as hitch mounted bike racks.

For a 2 Inch Class III Hitch, I would recommend Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 75299.

To complete your towing setup with part # 75299, you may be interested in the following items:
Ball Mount, part # 2753
1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19256
2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258
2-5/16 Hitch Ball, part # 19287
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118395
Pin and Clip, part # PC3

I have linked instructions for the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 36360, and part # 75299. Also linked is a video installation of another hitch on a 2006 Ford Freestyle, which would be a good reference when installing hitch on your 2005 Ford Five Hundred.

expert reply by: Reno H

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