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1997 Ford Trailer Hitch

1997 Ford Trailer Wiring

1997 Ford Brake Controller

1997 Ford Fifth Wheel Hitch

1997 Ford Gooseneck Hitch

1997 Ford Front Mount Hitch

1997 Ford Towing Mirrors

1997 Ford Base Plate for Tow Bar

1997 Ford Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System

1997 Ford Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring

Cargo Control

1997 Ford Roof Rack

1997 Ford Tool Box

1997 Ford Ladder Rack

1997 Ford Tailgate

1997 Ford Truck Bed Extender

1997 Ford Trunk Bike Rack

1997 Ford Vehicle Cargo Control

1997 Ford Headache Rack

1997 Ford Truck Bed Sliding Tray

Performance Accessories

1997 Ford Cold Air Intake

1997 Ford Air Filter

1997 Ford Exhaust

1997 Ford Suspension Enhancement

1997 Ford Transmission Cooler

1997 Ford Performance Chip

1997 Ford Interior Lights

1997 Ford Exterior Lights

1997 Ford Tire Chains

1997 Ford Throttle Body Spacer

1997 Ford Fluid Filters

1997 Ford Vehicle Sway Bars

1997 Ford Differential Cover

1997 Ford Vehicle Lightbars

Vehicle Trim

1997 Ford Floor Mats

1997 Ford Tonneau Cover

1997 Ford Tube Steps

1997 Ford Trim Kits

1997 Ford Vehicle Covers

1997 Ford Grille

1997 Ford Grille Guard

1997 Ford Bug Shield

1997 Ford Side Window Vents

1997 Ford Truck Bed Mat

1997 Ford Bumpers

1997 Ford Mud Flaps

1997 Ford Lamp Guards

1997 Ford Van Cargo Mat

1997 Ford Truck Tailgate Lock

1997 Ford Truck Bed Rail Caps

1997 Ford Truck Bed Tailgate Lift

1997 Ford Vehicle Tent

1997 Ford Vehicle Seat Covers

1997 Ford Replacement Mirrors

1997 Ford Windshield Wiper Blades

1997 Ford Questions and Answers

• Cooler Interference with the Curt Front Mount Hitch # 31310 on a 1997 Ford F-250 7.3L Diesel
  
• If your 1997 Ford F-250 7.3L Diesel is 4WD, then a cooler should not interfere with the installation of the Curt Front Mount Hitch, # 31310. This hitch installs on the frame brackets that support the bumper. It may be possible that a previous owner installed an aftermarket cooler. It is common to find certain aftermarket coolers attached to frame rails because they provide a concealed and secure mounting point. I spoke with my contact at Curt and he assured me that there will be no factory i
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• Trailer Right Turn and Brake Lights Not Working When Connected to 1997 Ford Explorer
  
• Since you have indicated that the right turn and stop light circuits work on the vehicle the next step is to test the connector on the vehicle side using a circuit tester like # 3808. If the circuit is working there as well then the problem is on the trailer. If it is not then the problem is on the vehicle. If it is not working on vehicle connector and the connector is factory, then you may have some relays or fuses blown or missing that need to be replaced. Check your owners manual for the
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• Will a Trailer Hitch for a 1997 Ford Explorer Fit a 2010 Ford Edge
  
• The trailer hitches for a 1997 Ford Explorer like # 75096 will not fit a 2010 Ford Edge. That hitch will fit the following vehicles only: 1997 - 2001 Mercury Mountaineer 1991 - 1994 Mazda Navajo 1991 - 2000 Ford Explorer 2 and 4 Door 2001 - 2003 Ford Explorer 2 Door 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer 4 Door The frame and design differences between the 2 vehicles are too great so they have to have unique hitch designs. For a 2010 Ford Edge I have linked the hitches that will fit. For a Draw-Tite
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• Coil Spring Air Bag Kit Comparison for a 1997 Ford Expedition 4WD
  
• The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs, # F4134 and the AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs, # AL61792, are essentially the same product. The main differences between the two kits are the included parts. Both kits come with everything needed to complete the installation, but the Airlift 1000 kit includes two additional round air bag supports for the top of the bag. The Coil-Rite kit provides bag supports for the bottom of the bag only. I have attached the installation instructions for both o
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• What is the Capacity of Brophy Truck Bed Tie Downs HSSF and Will they Fit a 1997 Ford F-350
  
• As long as your 1997 Ford F-350 is not a step side, does not have a double wall bed, and is not a dually then the Brophy tie downs, # HSSF, will fit. The tie downs do not have an official capacity because they are rated for whatever the truck bed can handle. Consult your owners manual to determine the capacity. I also recommend adding the hardware package # TDHP to secure the camper to the tie downs.
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• Tonneau Covers for a 1997 Ford F-150 XLT Stepside
  
• We have several tonneau covers that will fit the 1997 Ford F-150 with a stepside bed. I have included a link to them for you. If you like the Access Roll-up cover then you can use # 834532000951. To help seal up the area around the tailgate, I recommend the TrailSeal, # 834532001583, for the Access tonneau cover.
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• What Size Hose Is Needed to Add to Transmission Cooler # D13105 for a 1997 Ford Heavy Duty 7.3 Liter
  
• You can get 25 feet of 11/32 inside diameter hose using part # D13007. We also have a 4 foot length, # D13003. The hose that comes with transmission cooler # D13105 is 11/32 inches inside diameter.
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• Will CIPA Universal Door Mount Mirror CM45000 Fit a 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup
  
• Although the # CM45000 universal door mount mirror does not have any vehicle specific fits, I pulled one from the warehouse and took down some dimensions so you can check them against the area on which you want to mount the mirror. This mirror works for most full-size trucks. The two lower mounting holes are 11 inches apart on center, and the three top mounting holes are 3-7/8 inches apart on center. It looks like the top of the mirror will sit about 29 inches above the lower mounting holes
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit Recommendations for a 1997 Ford F-350
  
• First, the rails that are in the custom installation kit # RP56002-53 were intended for use with the R-hitches like # RP30867 so there will not be a problem there. But since you have a 1997 Ford F-350, you will need a different installation kit. There is no custom kit for the 1997 F-350 so you will have to use the universal kit # RP30035. The R20 5th wheel hitch will also fit these rails. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the universal installation kit for you. I hav
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• Can a 1997 Ford Taurus be Flat Towed Behind a Motor Home
  
• I found an online copy of the owners manual from Ford for your 1997 Ford Taurus. It states that you can only flat tow with 4 wheels down for a maximum of 50 miles and at speeds no greater than 35 miles per hour. To tow the vehicle further and at higher speeds you would need to use a tow dolly. Please check your owners manual and/or contact a Ford dealer for more information. You do have a tow dolly that you can use. Take a look at Roadmaster tow dolly # RM-2000-1. This unit features lights, e
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• Will an Edge CS Programmer Improve Power and Fuel Economy on a 1997 Ford F250
  
• The Edge Performance CS Programmer # EP85150 will give you a boost in gas mileage because it will optimize the ignition timing and air to fuel ratio so that your motor will run as efficiently as possible. Another interesting feature that this programmer has that will help you with fuel mileage is the Mileage Coach. This feature monitors your driving habits and tracks them to give you an idea of how your driving habits affect your fuel economy. Edge states that it will increase power by up
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• Ladder Rack Recommendations for a 1997 Ford F-150 Stepside Extended Cab
  
• For your 1997 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Stepside, I recommend the Adarac Ladder Rack # A70505 with a 500 lb weight capacity as long as your truck bed has stake pockets at the front and rear on each side, because the rack # DZ95051 you referenced will not fit. I recommend you check your vehicles owners manual to ensure you do not exceed your trucks weight capacity when using this rack. The elevated truck bed rack gives you extra space for long loads, giving you the ability to haul ladders, lumbe
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• Does Spare Tire have to be Relocated on 1997 Ford Econoline Conversion Van to Install Trailer Hitch
  
• I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he stated that on trailer hitch # 36148 the spare tire will not have to be relocated to install the hitch. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. The recommended ball mount is # 36051 and you can use pin and clip # PC2. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. If you need wiring, use # 118344. I have included a link to the wiring instructions as well.
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• Replacement 7-Way Trailer Connector for a 1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty
  
• If you have a light duty 1997 Ford F-250 then you can use # 118242. This harness will not work on Super Duty models. For a Super Duty you would use # 118243. I have included links to the installation details for both harnesses for you to view.
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• Steering Stabilizer for a 1997 Fleetwood Jamboree Class C on a Ford E-450 Chassis
  
• There are a couple of possible stabilizers that will fit your Class C 1997 Ford E-450 depending on how it is equipped. If you have a V8 model without the OEM damper then you would use # RM-RBK2-RSSC. If you have a V8 model with the OEM damper or a V10 model then you would use # RM-RBK11-RSSC. Blue Ox does not have a TruCenter option listed for your Jamboree.
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• Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 1997 Ford F-350 Lightening with Factory 4-Way
  
• To add a 7-Way trailer connector to a 1997 Ford F-350 that already has a factory 4-Way, you will need to use part # 37185. A simple plug in connector is not available. However, installation of 37185 may not require as much work as you might think. You will want to take a look at the wiring harness on the truck and follow it forward to where it meets another connector. At this connector, pull back the covering on the end closest towards the front of the truck to reveal additional wires. Snip
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• Will 5th Wheel Tail Gate # VG-100 Fit a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty
  
• The Stromberg-Carlson 5th wheel tail gate # VG-100 is 66-7/8 inches long at the top and bottom and 22-3/4 inches tall. It is the correct fit for your 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty. It is also the only option currently offered.
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• Which Replacement Bulb is Needed for the Wesbar Side Marker Clearance Light # W203263
  
• The Wesbar Side Marker Clearance Light, # W203263, uses a T 3-1/4 miniature wedge base bulb. This means that any wedge base bulb designated with a T 3-1/4 bulb size will work in this fixture. The bulb included in the W203263 clearance light is a C193 bulb and can be replaced with a # A194B side marker light bulb, or a # 30-90-194 bulb which we stock. I did a short video showing the bulb that is included with the Wesbar light and showing the replacement bulbs that I mentioned for you, see link
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• Horsepower Gain with the Edge Evolution CS Programmer in a 1997 Ford F-150
  
• The Edge Evolution CS Programmer, # EP85150, will give you an additional 15 horsepower gain and 20 ft lbs of torque on your 1997 Ford F-150. This programmer is designed and tested with stock vehicles. These numbers could be different depending on any performance mods that you may have. You may also be interested in the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System, # AFE54-10082. This intake system can provide 12 additional horsepower, 13 additional ft/lbs of torque and 46 percent gain in air flow.
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• Fit of Blue Ox Diamond Gooseneck Hitch # DH1202 on 1997 Ford F350 w/ 8 Foot Bed
  
• According to our friends at Blue Ox, their Diamond Underbed Gooseneck Hitch you referenced, part # DH1202 will indeed fit your 1997 Ford F350 with the 8 foot bed. Installation will require that two holes be drilled in each frame rail. Using red Locktite thread locker, part # LT37420 is recommended on the installation hardware. To see the installation details, click on the provided link.
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• Towing Mirrors for a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty Super Cab 4x4
  
• For a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty, we have some custom fit towing mirrors. I included a link to them for you. make sure to look at the images on the product pages below the descriptions. The pictures show what factory mirrors the towing mirrors will fit on. If none of those images match your mirrors then you can go with a universal mirror. The most popular universal mirror is # 7070. As long as there is a lip between the mirror housing and the glass on the factory mirror you can use these. Oth
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• Will the Thule Passage Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 1997 Ford Explorer
  
• Yes, Thule does list the Passage 3, # TH911XT, as a fit for the 1997 Ford Explorer 2 or 4-door models. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar # TH982XT, for greater ground clearance and to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Recommendation for a 1997 Ford F-150
  
• The trailer hitch lock # 5201 is designed to fit in a 5/8 inch diameter hitch pin hole found on a Class III, IV, or V trailer hitch. The span or part that goes through the receiver and accessory is 3-1/2 inches long, overall it is 7-1/4 inches long so it is a fairly long lock. I personally like the flush mount type from Deadbolt, # 7683. The span is 2-5/8 inches so the 2 ends are flush with the receiver. This lock has a rubber cap on the lock end to protect it from the elements. I have inclu
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• Will Curt Trailer Hitch # 14053 Fit a 1997 Ford E-Series Van with a Factory Step Bumper
  
• The Curt trailer hitch # 14053 will fit on your 1997 Ford Clubwagon with the factory step bumper. The spare tire will need to be temporarily removed to install the hitch and then put back in place, or further forward if needed, after installation. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. Because your van has a step bumper, you may need a longer ball mount. To determine if a longer ball mount is needed, with the hitch installed measure from the center of the hitch pin h
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• Dimensions of Trac-Rac # TA27000-01 Crossbars and Fit on 1997 Ford F250HD
  
• According to my contact at Trac-Rac, the Crossbar measures 65 inches long, 4 inches wide and 1-1/2 tall. The TA27000-01 would indeed be a fit for your 1997 F250 HD. To see the install details, click the provided link.
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• Instructions for Reese Universal 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit RP30035 for a 1997 Ford F-250
  
• I have included a link to the installation instructions for the Reese universal 5th wheel installation kit, # RP30035. The instructions specific to your 1997 Ford F-250 start on page 10. You may need page 11 if the GVW (gross vehicle weight) is over 8,500 pounds. See your owners manual for the GVW rating for your truck.
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• Will the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series Fifth Wheel Tailgate Fit on a 1997 Ford F-150 XL
  
• Yes, the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate, # VG-97-100, will fit on your 1997 Ford F-150 XL to pull your fifth wheel trailer. This tailgate is made from heavy duty steel tubing, but features a vented design that allows for better gas mileage and reduces drag.
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• How Does the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Mount on a 1997 Ford Expedition
  
• Yes, the Curt Front Mount Hitch Receiver, # 31049, bolts to the frame of your 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4. This hitch comes with 6 carriage bolts that will be fed through the inside of the frame and out using the fish wire tool. This hitch comes will all of the necessary mounting hardware and installation instructions and does not require any drilling or welding. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out. I have added a link to an article on hitch installati
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• Where Do the Wires Attach on Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 7-, 5- and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
  
• Wiring color almost never matches up color for color so you have to wire in the wires form the old 7-Way to the new one by function. I have included a picture that shows the functions and will cover it here as well. To test the wire functions on the old 7-Way, you will need a circuit tester like # 3808 if you do not already have one. If you are looking at the back of your new 7-Way, you will wire in the wires as follows: Center = reverse lights 1:00 = tail lights 3:00 = left turn/brake l
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• Wiring, Base Plates, Tow Bar and Accessories Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Ford Ranger
  
• To flat tow your 1997 Ford Ranger behind a motor home, you will need a special wiring set up. A regular wiring harness will not work. There are a couple of options for you. First, if you will not be towing the truck very often, I recommend using a magnetic light kit like # C-ATL20A if the motor home has a 4-Way flat, or # RM-2100 if the motor home has a 4-Way round connector. If you will be towing the truck frequently, I recommend a diode kit, # RM-154. I have included a link to a video that
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