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These durable custom hitches are manufactured for 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, 2008-2009 Mercury Sable and attach to your vehicle?s frame or bumper for a sleek, clean appearance. Each hitch also has a 2 inch square receiver tube opening ? the most common and versatile on the market - allowing you to attach accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier, or hook up your pop-up, boat trailer, or utility trailer. The options are endless! DRAW-TITE Class 3 Custom Trailer Hitches come complete with all the mounting hardware needed for installation and are backed by a nationwide lifetime limited warranty. So, whether you are headed out to the campground, the lake, or the bike trails, or you are tackling a project at home and need to haul the materials home, choose DRAW-TITE and travel with confidence knowing your setup is connected with the security only DRAW-TITE can provide. DRAW-TITE: North America?s Favorite Hitch
Draw-Tite has designed custom-fit trailer hitches since 1946 and is one of North America's most widely fitted hitch brands. Receiver hitches use solid all-welded construction and low-profile designs that follow modern vehicle contours, install with minimal bumper cutting or drilling, meet or exceed V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards, and carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Draw-Tite has been leading custom-fit trailer hitch design and engineering since its founding in 1946, and it remains one of the most widely fitted hitch brands in North America. The company's stated approach is straightforward: every hitch is tested rigorously so that it performs well beyond published industry standards, a philosophy it markets as Tested Tough. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Fulton, Bulldog, Tekonsha, Bargman and Wesbar.
Custom fit is the defining characteristic. Rather than adapting a universal design, Draw-Tite engineers a trailer hitch for a specific make, model and model year, so it bolts to existing frame locations with minimal bumper cutting or drilling. Low-profile designs follow the rear contours and aerodynamic styling of modern vehicles, which matters more than it once did now that rear fascias are shaped and sensor-equipped. Construction is solid all-welded steel for maximum strength, and every hitch meets or exceeds V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards and is backed by a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
The range spans receiver sizes and classes to suit different loads, from 1-1/4 inch receivers for bike racks, cargo carriers and light trailers up through 2 inch receivers for heavier towing. Front mount hitches add a receiver at the front of the vehicle for winch mounts, snow plows, spare carriers and precise trailer positioning.
The Hidden Hitch series takes concealment further by mounting behind the vehicle's rear fascia, so the vehicle keeps its factory appearance until a removable receiver is fitted. Each is custom designed per make and model for a no-drill installation that does not compromise ground clearance, rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Matching plug-and-play wiring completes the towing system.
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Call 888-634-9494Yes, the T-Connector 118447-037 is designed for Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles. The manual covers installation for both the driver and passenger sides of these vehicles.
The T-Connector is a taillight wiring interface that connects between the vehicle's taillight wiring harness and trailer lighting. It allows you to tap into the vehicle's stop/turn and tail light circuits without cutting or permanently modifying the factory wiring.
You will need a trim panel puller to remove interior trim panels during installation. A 3/32" drill bit is also required to drill the ground wire hole. No other specialized tools are mentioned in the manual.
The manual does not specify whether the battery should be disconnected. Contact the manufacturer or consult your vehicle's owner's manual for guidance on electrical work safety.
Open the trunk. Temporarily remove the rear threshold plate. Partially remove the felt trunk liner behind the taillights. This provides access to the taillight wiring harness on both sides of the vehicle.
The taillight wiring harness is located on the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle, behind the taillights in the trunk area. It has a connection point on both sides that matches the ends of the T-Connector.
Separate the vehicle's taillight wiring connector carefully, being careful not to break the locking tabs. Ensure all connector surfaces are clean and free of dirt. On the driver side, insert the T-Connector end with the yellow wire between the vehicle wiring connectors and lock into place. Repeat on the passenger side with the T-Connector end containing the green wire. Be sure connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place.
The manual does not specify what the yellow and green wires represent. The yellow wire T-Connector end is installed on the driver side and the green wire end on the passenger side, but their function (stop/turn vs. tail light) is not documented.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill a 3/32" hole near the taillight connector to secure the white ground wire using the eyelet and screw provided. Before drilling, verify what is behind the surface to avoid damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
Drill a 3/32" hole for the white ground wire. This hole should be located at a suitable grounding point near the connector.
Verify what is behind any surface prior to drilling to avoid damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Do not drill into any exposed surfaces. This is critical to prevent hitting hidden wiring, fuel lines, or structural components.
Route the T-Connector end with the green wire to the passenger's side behind the panels and along the threshold. The 4-flat connector should be routed from below the threshold plate into the trunk and stored there when not in use. Be careful not to pinch or cut the wires when reinstalling trim panels and the threshold.
The 4-flat connector is the trailer connector end of the T-Connector assembly. It should be routed from below the threshold plate into the trunk and stored there when not in use. This keeps it protected and accessible for connecting a trailer.
After all connections are complete, reinstall the felt trunk liner, threshold plate, and other items removed during installation. Be careful not to pinch or cut the wires. Then test and verify the installation with a test light or by connecting a trailer to ensure all connections are functioning properly.
Do not exceed 7.5 amps for stop/turn lights and 7.5 amps for tail lights. These are the maximum ratings for the T-Connector. Do not exceed the lower of the vehicle manufacturer's rating or these limits, as overloading the circuit can cause fires.
Overloading the circuit can cause fires. Do not exceed the lower of the vehicle manufacturer's rating or the maximum amperage limits: 7.5 amps for stop/turn lights and 7.5 amps for tail lights. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual for additional information on electrical system capacity.
Test and verify the installation with a test light or by connecting a trailer once installed. All connections must be complete for the T-Connector to function properly. This ensures that the stop/turn and tail light circuits are working correctly before towing.
All connector surfaces should be clean and free of dirt to ensure proper electrical contact and function of the T-Connector. Dirt or corrosion on the connector surfaces can prevent the T-Connector from working correctly.
Be careful not to damage the locking tabs when inserting the T-Connector. Ensure that connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place. If the locking tabs are broken, the connection may not be secure and the T-Connector will not function properly.
Yes, the T-Connector 118447-037 is designed for Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles.
You need a trim panel puller and a 3/32" drill bit. No other specialized tools are required.
Maximum 7.5 amps for stop/turn lights and 7.5 amps for tail lights. Do not exceed the lower of the vehicle manufacturer's rating or these limits.
Wear safety glasses. Verify what is behind any surface before drilling. Do not drill into exposed surfaces. Ensure all connections are complete and test with a test light or trailer before use.
Test the installation with a test light or by connecting a trailer. All connections must be complete for proper function.
1 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 - 2009 | Mercury Sable | Sedan |
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