Trailer Hitch, Wiring Harness and Weight Distribution for 2000 Ford Excursion

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Good Morning, I have a 2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L diesel. Im interested in a tow package that is adjustable in height and a weight distribution/sway bar package to tow my camper that will work with my lift. Thanks in advance.

asked by: David M

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Expert Reply:

So it sounds like you need a full set up for towing with your 2000 Ford Excursion, which includes a trailer hitch, wiring harness, adjustable ball mount and weight distribution system, as I assume you do not have the factory tow package. We have all of that for you, and I'll list the parts you need.

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C14011

- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118344

- Rapid Hitch Adjustable Steel Ball Mount # AM3461 (Maximum 4" rise or drop)

- Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls # FA42-00-2800 (Max 9" rise or 8" drop)

- InfininteRule Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set # 34061405-D

In regards to weight distribution, you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TTW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your Ford Excursion.

The tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's GVWR but you'll want to verify it by using a scale such as the etrailer Scale # e99044. From there, simply add on the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle and you'll have your TTW. The ideal system would be one in which your TTW falls somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight capacity.

For example, if your TTW was 700 lbs you would want the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0800, which is for TTW between 400 lbs and 800 lbs. If you let me know what your TTW is I would be happy to make a recommendation for you so you can get the correct system.

Otherwise, I have added a link to our entire selection of weight distribution systems as well as links to video reviews and instructions of the recommended products for your 2000 Ford Excursion.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

To see installation details for both hitches, click the provided links. The Curt #C14011 installs using 18mm bolts that use existing nut plates in your Excursion's frame. No drilling is required to completed the installation. The hitch has…

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Answer 2

You will naturally be better off if your shop does NOT break off the factory weld nuts when removing the OEM hitch from the frame rails on your 2001 Excursion. Given the vehicle's age its quite likely that the bolts securing the OEM hitch will…

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Answer 3

The install bolts that come with the Curt Hitch part #C14011 for your 2000 Ford Excursion require an 18 mm socket. Check out the install instructions link I attached below for more info on that.

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Answer 4

I can confirm that everything you listed is compatible with each other and will work perfectly, including the anti-rattle hitch lock with the 10k Tow & Stow. So you will be able to use each of the parts together without issue: - B&W Tow &…

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Answer 5

Ford sourced the OEM hitches used on the early 2000's Excursions from overseas, they're notorious for rusting out. Installing a new hitch would be highly recommended, because there's no way to determine to what degree the capabilities of…

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Answer 6

The main cross tube of Curt hitch #C14011 is a 3-inch square cross-section and has a thickness of .188-inches. The mounting flanges are thicker still at .31-inches. The Curt 2-inch Class IV hitch receiver #C14011 does carry substantial tongue weight…

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Answer 7

The 2000 Ford Excursion is actually rated for 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight. The 18,000 pounds is the gross combined weight rating or GCWR. The GCWR is the most that the Excursion and trailer can weigh including cargo, passengers, and fuel. So…

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Answer 8

Yes, based on your information the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, Item #14001, is a confirmed fit for your 1989 Ford F-150 if you have a standard or step bumper. It has a bolt-on installation and no welding is required. I have attached a video for you…

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Answer 9

Our only custom fit trailer hitch receivers we have for your 2000 Ford Excursion are the Curt Class IV #C14011 and Torklift Class V #TLF1006. The Curt has one 2" receiver while the Torklift has two 2" receivers. We do have a Curt Class 5…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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