Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
Item # C12232
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1992 Ford Taurus
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1992 Ford Taurus - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Class II
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
- 300
- Custom Fit Hitch
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, Ford Taurus trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA
- Mounting hardware may be imported
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
- Rating: Class II
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 300 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
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12232 Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
3,500 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
300 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
3,500 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
300 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Tech Tip
Hitch will fit SHO models. No drilling required for installation , If present, the carbon canister must temporarily be lowered for hitch installation
Customer Satisfaction Score:
92% were satisfied with this product
8% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Defective
- Arrived Damaged
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" - C12232
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (24 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.by: Victor 04/23/2024
2004 FordTaurus
Fairly easy to install by myself with the instructions, fits my 2004 Ford Taurus SE Wagon perfectly. I tow a small DK2 5x7 utility trailer and hardly notice the thing's behind the car. Hitch is very stable, fills all my needs.
Very happy with this purchase, and highly recommend this trailer hitch!
by: Miles01/16/2024
did not fit, had to modify frame.
by: David11/12/2021
2007 FordTaurus
the hitch was in good shape when received it, but the box was in bad shape. when i went to install it, the part that bolts to the bumper mount would not line up. i had to install shims between the hitch and the bumper mount so the hitch mount point would bolt to the car in a flat manor, not cocked. the bumper mount on the car has a raised surface around the bumper impact absorber that would not let the hitch mount flat, without adding shims. there was no room to move the hitch from side to clear both sides.
Jenny N.
11/15/2021
I will have our customer service team reach out to you.
David
11/13/2022
Working fine. I have recommend you all to others.
by: Buck 06/20/2020
2001 FordTaurus
The hitch is built well and will do the job very well. Customer service was easy to work with. Fairly long wait time to talk to some one. But the package came and it was torn up and was taped up. part of the hitch was hanging out the box. Everything was still in it and seems to be fine.
Buck
6/21/2021
After a year it is still doing great.
by: Jack07/29/2020
I installed this hitch on my old 2002 Mercury Sable and use it to tow my Harbor Freight utility trailer. It was fairly easy for me, a 63 old man,to install by myself. I can't say enough good things about etrailer website, wealth of information, ease of ordering and super-speed shipping. This makes my second hitch from them, the first for our Honda Civic to transport our bikes with a hitch rack, also bought from etrailer.
by: TyB09/25/2014
2004 FordTaurus
I just put the hitch on today. It is on a 2004 Ford Taurus with a carbon canister on the rear passenger side. I have no idea what a carbon canister does. Working alone, this took me 3 hours to install just the trailer hitch. I had to re-watch 2 videos on this site to figure out what I was doing with that carbon canister. They didn't have a lot of detail in the video, and the carbon canister I have has permanent plastic clamps on it which became a bit of a problem for me to put the canister back in place, but after directing the hose around the top of the canister, I think that fixed the problem. Ideally you're supposed to re-route the vapor hose through the hitch.
The included bolts are extended to get a good strong hold on the frame. Unfortunately this means you can't use a ratchet, which sucks because the driver side only has about a 45 degree cranking range. And be careful not to get cross threaded. The bolts required wrench tightening after you get the first thread fixed in the welded nut on the frame. I'm pretty sure one of mine is cross threaded now and destroyed, but it is holding securely so I'm just going to hope that it will handle the load.
I had to really crack open the access holes in the frame to get the block and nut combo inside the frame, but the video said to, so I hope that means I didn't just destroy the structural integrity of my car's frame.
After tightening all the bolts I put the muffler back on fairly easily with some WD-40. The carbon canister went back on pretty easily. Honestly, I don't even know what a carbon canister does, but I just wish it wasn't there to begin with.
All in all, I'm glad I took the 3 hours to install it, but if I had help it would not have taken so long. If one person pulls the muffler off while the other takes down the carbon canister, then holds the hitch in place while person 1 starts the bolts into the nuts, then person 2 immediately starts prying open the access holes in the frame while person 1 tapes the blocks to the nuts. This process could go quite a lot smoother and quicker. Just take your time and don't mess up your car or get frustrated with the hitch. Yeah I feel like I've been benching 40 lbs all day, but the car is in tact, and the hitch is installed. I ran out of time before I could install the wiring harness, but I got the trunk accessed for it so all I have to do is drill my grounding bolt and test the wires and attach the harness. That should be easy, even for one person who is a novice like me. And now that it is done, it looks shiny and ready to hook up a trailer to it. Judging by the way that hitch feels, the bolts will give out and the car's frame will rip off before any damage occurs to that hitch. And the coating on it is durable too so I don't think rust will start showing until I've bottomed out on some ridiculous curbs and driveways a few times.
I don't recommend installing it alone. Seriously, if you have any friends at all, they can watch the video and do this with you. I mean it! The videos help more than I can express to you.
For less than $1,000 I now have everything I needed to buy a truck for. So I just spent $250 on a trailer hitch and $700 on a trailer, and that's a lot easier on the pocketbook than $30,000 on a new truck. Yeah, I'm cheap. At the last minute I decided to change my rating from 4 to 5 stars because the only problem I had was not related to the hitch itself. It's a great product.
by: Richard10/12/2018
FordTaurus
This trailer hitch is well made, and a suitable class 2, for towing an open trailer with a light two-place aircraft. Also for occasional rental of a U-haul box trailer.
Although I selected the Taurus Wagon version, this one is for the car version but worked out OK. The bolt holes did line up OK, except for one on the left arm that was in an optional hole that was further away from the insertion hole. A bit tricky to get nut and plate aligned for threading the bolt in place. This unit bolts up tight and no drilling or filing of holes required.
Biggest problem was removing the two existing rusted bolts. Cutting off the rusted threaded ends of the bolts, would eliminate having to unthread the rusted section back through the nuts would an option. A long handled ring wrench would be a great help due to the restricted access to the bolts.
The very helpful staff on the phone got the item shipped promptly and delivered as promised on time.
One shipping comment - is that the hitch metalwork seemed undamaged, but the packing was inadequate to stop the metal ends from braking through the cardboard boxes in two different shipping cases. The end wrapping was OK but the heavy metal part was free to slide around in the box which caused holes.
by: Robert08/16/2021
product arrived Sat. Aug. 7. I had to deliver a customer's car on monday and hurt my back (a chronic problem) and could not install this hitch until Thursday. The box was punctured by the extended "legs" of the hitch and the powdercoat was deeply scratched in four places. Once installed they were hidden. The installation was very difficult and required cutting a large hole in the left side frame and making and installing a new, heavier nut plate. I feel the design could have been much better
by: Paul 10/13/2022
1998 FordTaurus
outstanding service and price! delighted customer here. my very experienced mechanic was a bit frustrated that his install time qualified him as a NOVICE!
by: Steve06/10/2020
In my multiple years of using etrailer as my first choice for my trailering needs, I have been highly pleased with the quality of their products but even more impressed with the excellence of their customer service. They have gone way above to follow up on my needs and assuring that I get the right product quickly.
by: Randy B.03/07/2015
1998 FordTaurus
Excellent help through email communication to help me choose the right hitch. Prompt delivery. Works well. Good service.
by: Bradley H08/01/2019
Held up great. Easy to install, strong, everything you need out of a car hitch.
by: KEN M10/05/2017
2006 FordTaurus
Received hitch and all parts complete and hitch finish looks excellent. Fast shipping also. I will install this next week
by: Chris 09/30/2021
Easy to install and great hitch for the value.
by: Jeff 09/08/2020
The exact hitch we ordered was delivered very quickly.
by: Nicky08/25/2021
Just as advertised !
by: Richard07/14/2021
Have had products available every time I’ve ordered.very happy
by: Mike04/24/2022
Very well made and easy to install!
by: Ronald 04/14/2021
worked great. quick delivery
by: James 03/21/2024
by: Arron06/23/2021
2007 FordTaurus
by: Steven 09/04/2021
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view full answer... - Trailer Hitch for a 1998 Ford Taurus with Dual ExhaustI spoke with my contact over at Curt and he said that for a 1998 Ford Taurus with dual exhaust trailer hitch # C12232 will fit. If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount is # C45522 and for a 1-7/8 inch ball use # C40001 and for a 2 inch ball use # C40018. For trailer wiring use # HM40565 if you have a sedan and use # HM48895 if you have a wagon.
view full answer... - Will Curt Trailer Hitch # C12232 Fit 1998 Ford Taurus With Dual ExhaustCurt trailer hitch receiver # C12232 will fit the 1998 Ford Taurus sedan, both the SHO and non-SHO models, as well as the 1998 Taurus wagon. I checked the installation instructions, linked for your reference, and Curt makes no mention of any fit issues related to the dual exhaust feature. Our rep their also confirmed compatibility. The correct wiring harness depends on the vehicle version. For the SHO and non-SHO sedans use # HM40565; for the wagon use # HM48895.
view full answer... - Replacement Hardware Recommendation for Curt Hitch C12232We do offer replacement hardware for the Curt Hitch part # C12232 that you referenced. You would need to order the part # RHK. On the product page you would enter C12232 as the part number hitch you have and we would send you out the correct hardware.
view full answer... - Availability of Replacement Install Hardware for Curt # C12232 for a 1999 Ford Taurus WagonThe Curt # C12232 is indeed a fit for the 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon. You can get replacement installation hardware by typing "RHK" into the search box in the upper right-hand corner of the website home page. When that page comes up, input the hitch part number and quantity needed. We'll assemble a kit and get it right out to you. You can see current pricing by clicking the provided link.
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view full answer... - Availability of Trailer Hitch to Fit 2000 Mercury Sable, 1998 Ford Taurus and 2005 Ford TaurusWe do offer one trailer hitch receiver, Curt Class II hitch # C12232, that can fit all three of your vehicles. This 1-1/4-inch hitch will fit the 2000 Sable, both sedan and wagon; it will fit the sedan, SHO and wagon versions of the 1998 Taurus; and it will also fit both sedan and wagon versions of the 2005 Taurus. You are lucky! This kind of compatibility does not happen too often. If you plan to tow you will need ball mount # C45522 and either 1-7/8-inch ball # 19256 or 2-inch # 19258....
view full answer... - Recommendation for Towing 1988 Lincoln Town CarIf your 2002 Ford Taurus has an 1800 lb towing capacity, I cannot recommend towing anything that would exceed the vehicle's towing capacity. Attempting to do so would damage the driveline of your Taurus. My research indicates that in order to flat tow the Town Car with all 4 wheels flat on the ground, you'd need to do some fairly extensive modifications to the vehicle, it cannot be flat towed as it sits. I'd recommend you use a vehicle that has a sufficient towing capacity and a tow dolly...
view full answer... - Can a Different Ball Mount be Used on a Class I or II Trailer HitchThere are other ball mounts that will work with 1-1/4 inch hitches. However, on Class I and II trailer hitches such as # C12232 you are supposed to only use the ball mount specified by the hitch manufacturer or it voids the hitch warranty. The use of a different ball mount is an at your own risk type of situation. I have linked the ball mounts we carry for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches.
view full answer... - Replacement Hardware Recommendation for the Curt Hitch part # C12232Yes we do, the part number you will need is # RHK. You will need to select Curt from the drop down menu and you will need to enter the part number C12232 in the part box and we will ship you out the correct replacement hardware.
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view full answer... - Replacement Bolts for Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2000 Ford TaurusIt sounds like you need the two M10 x 1.50 x 45mm CL10.9 hex bolts. These bolts are available in hardware kit # RHK. The picture is just a generic one of some hardware and not the actual hardware. Enter the hitch number to get the right hardware. This will replace all of the hardware, not just the 2 bolts. The other option is to source the M10 x 1.50 x 45mm CL10.9 bolts locally. It has to be this type of bolt and not the factory ones nor a lower grade. The factory ones are not rated the...
view full answer... - Availability of Class II Hitch for 2000 Mercury Sable to Allow Use of Wheelchair CarrierWe do offer the Curt Class II trailer hitch receiver # C12232 for your 2000 Mercury Sable. Thit hitch has a 1-1/4-inch size receiver opening and is rated for a maximum tongue weight load of 350-lbs. It is likely that the weight of your hitch-mount carrier and your electric cart will exceed this 350-lb maximum and/or the maximum tongue weight allotted by your Sable. It may be that your Sable itself cannot handle this much weight; your owner's manual will indicate the car's tongue weight...
view full answer... - Hitch Availability for a 1998 Mercury SableFor your 1998 Mercury Sable the highest classification hitch available would be Class II like the Curt hitch part # C12232. Class III hitches are usually reserved for SUVs and trucks. For further info check out the FAQ article I attached on hitch classifications.
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view full answer... - Replacement Hardware Availability for Curt Hitch C12232The correct hardware kit you would need is the part # RHK for the Curt hitch part # C12232 that you referenced. You would just need to put the part number C12232 in the hitch model box and we will ship you out the correct hardware.
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view full answer... - Availability of a Complete Towing Package for a 1994 Ford Taurus WagonWe do have a hitch package, item # C12232, for the Taurus Wagon. Along with the package you will need to select the recommended ball mount, part # 36063, and a properly sized hitch ball and the wiring for your trailer and vehicle. The drawbar accepts a 3/4 inch diameter shank hitch ball so either the Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Short Shank, 3,500 lbs GTW - Chrome, item # 19258, or the Hitch Ball with 1-7/8 inch Diameter and Medium Shank, 2,000 lbs GTW - Chrome, item # 19257, would...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2002 Ford Taurus WagonFor a hitch for your 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon you would want the Curt Hitch part # C12232 as it has been confirmed to fit your vehicle. You would just need a ballmount like the # C45522 and a ball like # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch diameter or # 19258 for a 2 inch diameter and trailer wiring to complete the towing set up. For trailer wiring, use # 119178KIT. I have included a link to the installation details for the wiring for you.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Transporting 40 lb Wheelchair with 2003 Ford TaurusSince your wheelchair only weighs in at 40 lbs you can actually use any of the trailer hitch options that we have for your 2003 Ford Taurus. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12232 because it is a Class II option which means that it is a little stronger than the Class I Curt option. You can then use a lightweight cargo carrier like the Curt # C18145 which only weighs 29 lbs. I have linked our selection of cargo carriers that fit a 1-1/4" receiver if you'd like to look at other...
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for a 1994 Ford Taurus SedanYes, the Curt Trailer Hitch # C12232 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 1994 Ford Taurus Sedan or Wagon. For trailer wiring you might also be interested in the Draw Tite Wiring Harness part # 18252. For a ball mount you would want the Drawbar part # C45522, along with the pin and clip # F-4. For a 1-7/8 inch ball you would want the # 19256, for a 2 inch ball you would want the Hitch Ball part # 19258.
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Jenny N.
1/17/2024
I wanted to reach out and ask what modifications that you needed to do to install the hitch?