Recommended Hitch to Pull 2003 Taurus Pulling 20-Foot Trailer
Question:
Can a 2003 taurus pull a 20ft trailer when it has the correct hitch installed? Thank you for your help.
asked by: Gerald P
Expert Reply:
According to my research the maximum trailer towing capacity for a 2003 Ford Taurus is 1,750 lbs. I recommend checking the owner's manual to make sure you do not exceed the towing capacity for your Taurus. You will also want to check the total weight of your trailer. It should be weighed fully loaded.
The trailer hitches we offer for your Taurus are either Class l or Class ll hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12232. This is a Class ll hitch with a bolt-on installation.
If you require trailer wiring use # 119178KIT if your Taurus is a wagon. This harness adapts the 3-wire system on the Taurus to a 2-wire system on the trailer.
If you have the sedan I recommend the Curt Wiring Harness # C55375 This kit requires no cutting or splicing into the vehicle wiring. It simply installs by using the connection points located in the trunk.
For towing I recommend the Draw-Tite ball mount, # 36061. This ball mount provides a 3-1/8 inch rise from the top of the receiver tube. For a 1-7/8 inch diameter hitch ball I recommend # 19257. For a 2 inch ball the part number to order is # 19258.
Check out the installation video of this hitch on a 2002 Ford Taurus at right.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Tail Light Converter with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 1-1/2 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-3/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-3/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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