2008 Mercury Mariner Trailer Hitch

With tow package use 118251 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Access holes may need to be enlarged by drilling, filing, or rotary tool

Wiring 118251 will not work on models with backup sensors. Models with backup sensors should use wiring harness 118551 or C56329

Hitch does not fit vehicles with a factory installed hitch

Tech Tip:

Hitch will also fit Hybrid models.

Draw-Tite Class 2 Trailer Hitch - 2008 Mercury Mariner

Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Shown on 2008 Mercury Mariner

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

131 reviews

Code: 36501

$183.62

Retail:$366.13

You Save: $182.51

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Trailer Hitch Size:

1-1/4 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

300 Pound Tongue Weight

3500 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

2008 Mercury Mariner Ball Mount

With tow package use 118251 for wiring

Recommended Ball Mount:

Features:

This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.

Installation Notes:

Drilling required for installation

Fits Hybrid models as well

Wiring 118251 will not work on models with backup sensors. Models with backup sensors should use wiring harness 118551 or C56329

Tech Tip:

May be necessary to drill one access hole in frame.

CURT Class 2 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 2008 Mercury Mariner

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

45 reviews

Made in the USA

Made in USA

Code: C12060

$202.22

Retail:$357.95

You Save: $155.73

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

1-1/4 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

350 Pound Tongue Weight

3500 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

2008 Mercury Mariner Ball Mount

With tow package use 118251 for wiring

Recommended Ball Mount:

Features:

Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Access holes may need to be enlarged by drilling, filing, or rotary tool

Fits Hybrid models as well

Wiring 118251 will not work on models with backup sensors. Models with backup sensors should use wiring harness 118551 or C56329

CURT Class 3 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 2008 Mercury Mariner

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

18 reviews

Made in the USA

Made in USA

Code: C13651

$218.67

Retail:$390.95

You Save: $172.28

In Stock

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

350 Pound Tongue Weight

3500 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use 118251 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Access holes may need to be enlarged by drilling, filing, or rotary tool

Wiring 118251 will not work on models with backup sensors. Models with backup sensors should use wiring harness 118551 or C56329

Hitch will only fit on vehicles with 1-1/4" factory hitch

Tech Tip:

Hitch will also fit Hybrid models.

CURT Class 3 Round Tube Trailer Hitch - 2008 Mercury Mariner

Shown on 2008 Mercury Mariner

Installation Difficulty:

4 out of 10

525 reviews

Made in the USA

Made in USA

Code: 13650

$194.37

Retail:$371.95

You Save: $177.58

Trailer Hitch Size:

2 Inch Hitch Opening

Towing Capacity:

350 Pound Tongue Weight

3500 Pound Towing

Weight Distribution Towing Capacity:

500 Pound Tongue Weight

5000 Pound Towing

Trailer Wiring:

With tow package use 118251 for wiring

Features:

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

Installation Notes:

No drilling required for installation

Access holes may need to be enlarged by drilling, filing, or rotary tool

Wiring 118251 will not work on models with backup sensors. Models with backup sensors should use wiring harness 118551 or C56329

Hitch does not fit vehicles with a factory installed hitch

Tech Tip:

Hitch will also fit Hybrid models.

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