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Complete CURT Class 2 1-1/4" trailer hitch and 4-flat custom wiring kit engineered for the 2000 - 2003 Ford Taurus Wagon. Vehicle-specific fit, plug-and-play installation, all hardware and instructions included.
This custom kit fits the following vehicles:
All Hardware and Installation Instructions Included!
Whatever the next checkpoint is on your adventure -- whether it's getting your bike on the trail before sunrise or making it to the campground before dark -- CURT class 2 hitches let you Bring It with confidence. These receiver hitches are made to handle most light-duty towing applications and offer a custom fit for your vehicle. Typically used on full-size cars, crossovers, compact SUVs, minivans or even compact pickup trucks, a CURT class 2 trailer hitch complements the design of smaller vehicles. This particular class 2 hitch is made to be a custom hitch for certain years of the Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental and Mercury Sable (to verify vehicle compatibility, see application info). It offers a weight carrying capacity of 3,500 lbs. GTW and 300 lbs. TW. Class 2 trailer hitches can typically be used to tow a variety of lightweight trailers, such as a small utility trailer, small fishing boat trailer or popup camper (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component). They are also perfect for adding cargo space to your vehicle with a bike rack or cargo carrier. This class 2 hitch features a 1-1/4" receiver tube to accept a ball mount shank or other hitch-mounted accessory. For safety, it is tested in accordance with SAE J684. A custom trailer hitch design requires extra care, and as such, CURT class 2 hitches are engineered using real vehicles and hands-on research. We use high-strength steel, robotic welding and rigorous testing to produce hitches that are built to fit your lifestyle. To ensure that each hitch will be a reliable extension of your vehicle, we also finish our hitches in a co-curing of liquid A-coat and black powder coat, giving them long-lasting rust and wear resistance.
If your vehicle is not equipped with wiring for towing a trailer, CURT custom wiring is the ideal solution. A custom wiring harness -- also called a T-connector -- is a simple, plug-and-play electrical device that plugs into your automotive electric system and provides a standard, universal trailer wiring connection. This is done using two or more vehicle-specific, OEM-compatible connectors to plug into the taillight assembly, eliminating the need for cutting, splicing and soldering during installation. Custom wiring harnesses are made vehicle-specific, and while they are not available for all vehicles, they do offer one of the fastest, easiest and most secure ways to wire a vehicle for towing. This particular plug-in harness provides a 4-way flat connector socket and is designed to be a custom wiring harness to fit certain years of the Ford E150 Econoline, E150 Econoline Club Wagon, E250 Econoline, E350 Econoline and E350 Econoline Club Wagon, Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute and Mercury Sable wagon (except with dual exhaust) (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see application info). It comes with all necessary wiring components to establish a reliable trailer wiring connection, as well as a dust cover to keep the connector clean when not in use. You have a picture in mind of your next destination -- maybe it's the boat landing at your favorite fishing spot, maybe it's a campsite that overlooks one of nature's masterpieces, or maybe it's the next big jobsite. However, turning that picture into a reality takes more than just daydreaming. It takes a solid connection and the right amount of power. CURT custom wiring is made with some of the most sophisticated technology in the industry and is designed to install with ease, giving you a long-lasting electrical connection for your towing hitch setup.
CURT offers a variety of high-quality trailer hitches and accessories for select vehicle models. Find the perfect fit for your towing needs at TowUniverse.
CURT, a Lippert brand, offers a complete line of towing products and is the leading manufacturer of custom-fit trailer hitches. We offer the broadest selection of custom-fit hitches, and each one is designed, welded, and coated in Wisconsin.
CURT is also a leader in flat towing products, as well as 5th wheel, gooseneck, and weight distribution hitches, ball mounts, electrical components, cargo solutions, and other towing accessories.
For everything from passenger cars and vans to full-size pickups and SUVs, CURT is 'The First Name in Towing Products®.'
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Call 888-634-9494Curt part number 12232 is designed for 86–07 Ford Taurus, 86–07 Mercury Sable, and 88–94 Lincoln Continental. If your vehicle is one of these models and year range, it will fit. For vehicles outside this range, this hitch is not compatible.
Ballmount D-221 / 45522 is designed for use with the Curt 12232 hitch. You must use this ballmount or a compatible equivalent for proper operation.
The kit includes: 2× handle nuts (1/2–13 UNC, grade 8, part 20-00174); 2× hex cap screws (1/2–13 UNC, 1-3/4", grade 8, part 10-10370); 2× 1/2" conical washers (part 30-00149); 2× square hole spacers 0.250 × 1.00 × 2.00" (part CM-SP12); 2× 7/16" conical washers (part 30-00163); and 2× M10×1.5 hex cap screws, 45 mm, class 10.9 (part 10-10414).
Yes, the carbon canister must be lowered during installation. Remove the two bolts on the spare tire well and two nuts near the center of the canister. The canister cannot be completely removed but must be lowered to allow hitch installation. Note: some vehicles may not be equipped with a carbon canister.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the carbon canister. Also disconnect the hose by pinching the release button on the collar and pulling the hose off. These must be reconnected after installation.
The manual does not specify whether the battery must be disconnected. Contact Curt Manufacturing technical support at 1-877-287-8634 for guidance on this.
Drilling may be required on some models. The manual states 'DRILLING MAY BE REQUIRED ON SOME MODELS' but does not specify which vehicle models require drilling. Consult the installation notes or contact Curt technical support at 1-877-287-8634 to determine if your specific vehicle requires drilling.
1. Remove tie downs and return to owner. 2. Detach rubber isolator from exhaust hanger bracket and disconnect electrical connectors and hose from carbon canister. 3. Lower carbon canister by removing bolts and nuts. 4. Remove inboard E.A. bolts from frame end caps and discard. 5. Position hitch and attach to E.A. units with M10 bolts; insert support blocks and handle nuts through frame access slots and fasten mounting arms to frame using 1/2" hex bolts and conical washers. 6. Torque fasteners. 7. Reattach isolator, reconnect hose, and reinstall canister hardware.
Position the hitch on the vehicle and attach it to the inboard side of the E.A. units using the M10 bolts provided. Insert a support block and handle nut through each frame access slot and fasten the hitch mounting arms to the vehicle frame using 1/2" hex bolts and conical washers. Drill mounting holes if needed.
Torque all M10 fasteners to 45 LB/FT.
Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 LB/FT.
The manual does not provide the gross load capacity, trailer weight capacity, or tongue weight capacity. These values are blank in the parts list. Contact Curt Manufacturing at 1-877-287-8634 or consult your vehicle's owner manual for towing capacity information. Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
Non-trailer loads can be applied to this hitch only if they are supported by auxiliary stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support non-trailer loads will void the product warranty.
Periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure that all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. This maintenance is essential for safe operation.
The manual indicates that exhaust lowering may be necessary on some models. The installation notes list 'LOWER EXHAUST' as a potential requirement. Contact Curt technical support at 1-877-287-8634 to determine if your specific vehicle requires exhaust lowering.
Pass the canister hose through the access hole in the hitch mounting plate and reconnect the hose. Slide the canister back into position and reinstall the hardware (bolts and nuts) that were removed during step 3.
Remove the tie downs if present and return them to the vehicle owner.
Remove the inboard E.A. bolts from the frame end caps and discard them. Do not reuse these bolts.
The Curt 12232 is designed for 86–07 Ford Taurus, 86–07 Mercury Sable, and 88–94 Lincoln Continental.
Drilling may be required on some models. Check with Curt technical support at 1-877-287-8634 to confirm whether your specific vehicle requires drilling.
Torque M10 fasteners to 45 LB/FT and 1/2" fasteners to 110 LB/FT.
Curt Manufacturing warrants the product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at retail purchase. Warranty is voided by alteration, misuse, or improper installation. Non-trailer loads must be supported by auxiliary stabilizing straps or warranty is void.
Yes, the Curt 55343 is designed for Ford Econoline vehicles. It is also compatible with Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Sable wagon. The harness is designed for SUVs, mini and full-sized vans, and passenger cars. Verify your specific vehicle model matches one of these applications before purchasing.
Yes, the Curt 55343 custom wiring harness is compatible with the Mazda Tribute. It is designed for SUVs, mini and full-sized vans, and passenger cars, and the Tribute is listed among the supported applications.
Yes, the Curt 55343 custom wiring harness is compatible with Mercury Sable wagon. It supports both SUVs, mini and full-sized vans, and passenger cars.
The kit includes a custom wiring harness with color-coded wires (red, green, yellow, and white), a black converter box, a 4-flat connector with dust cover, a ground screw with ring terminal, double-sided tape for mounting the converter box, and cable ties for securing loose wires.
You need a Phillips screwdriver and a panel trim removal tool. A 3/32" drill bit is required only if you need to drill a pilot hole for the ground screw (if no suitable existing screw is available in the vehicle frame).
Starting on the passenger side, remove the two Phillips screws securing the taillight assembly. Gently pull the taillight rearward to locate the vehicle taillight wiring harness connectors. Separate the top two connectors from the taillight housing, taking care not to damage the locking tabs. Repeat this process on the driver side, disconnecting the middle connector.
On the passenger side, insert the custom wiring harness end with the red wire between the top two disconnected taillight connectors.
On the passenger side, insert the custom wiring harness end with the green wire between the other separated taillight connectors (the lower pair).
Starting on the passenger side, route the custom wiring harness end with the yellow wire down through the opening between the bumper and body under the taillight housing. Route the wire along the backside of the bumper to the driver side and up through the opening. Insert the custom wiring harness end with the yellow wire between the separated taillight housing connectors on the driver side.
Drilling is required only if no suitable existing screw with nut is available in the vehicle frame near the taillight connector. If you must drill, create a 3/32" pilot hole in an area free of rust, dirt and paint. Before drilling, check for hidden items behind or under any surface to avoid damage and personal injury.
Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector, such as an existing screw with nut in the vehicle frame, or drill a 3/32" pilot hole if needed. The area must be free of rust, dirt and paint. Secure the white ground wire using the ring terminal and provided screw.
Locate a flat spot inside the vehicle near the taillight and adhere the black converter box using the provided double-sided tape.
When not in use, roll up the 4-flat connector and store it in a convenient, out-of-the-way location inside the trunk. When in use, route the 4-flat to the center of the vehicle and out of the trunk. Secure any loose wires with the provided cable ties.
Reinstall all items removed during installation. Install the provided 4-flat dust cover to help prevent corrosion. Test the wiring harness for proper function by using a test light or connecting a properly wired trailer.
The Curt 55343 has a Signal Circuits rating of 3.0 amps per side and a Tail/Running Circuits rating of 5.0 amps total. Do not exceed the product rating or your tow vehicle's lamp load rating, whichever is lower. Exceeding the rating can cause loss of warranty, overheating and potential fire.
Exceeding the product rating can cause loss of warranty, overheating and potential fire. Do not exceed the product rating (Signal Circuits 3.0 amps per side, Tail/Running Circuits 5.0 amps total) or your tow vehicle's lamp load rating, whichever is lower.
Test the wiring harness for proper function by using a test light or connecting a properly wired trailer. All steps must be followed to ensure the wiring harness functions properly.
The Curt 55343 is designed for Ford Econoline, Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Sable wagon. Check your vehicle model against this list.
Drilling is required only if no suitable existing screw is available in the vehicle frame for the ground wire. If drilling is needed, a 3/32" pilot hole is required.
Signal Circuits: 3.0 amps per side. Tail/Running Circuits: 5.0 amps total. Do not exceed these ratings or your vehicle's lamp load rating, whichever is lower.
1 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 - 2003 | Ford Taurus | Wagon |
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