Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2003 Ford Windstar

Question:

Need to know what kind of hitch to get n how much weight trailer can take . trying to take 5/10 or 5/9 trailer.

asked by: Christine F

Expert Reply:

For your 2003 Ford Windstar the Curt hitch part # 13085 is a confirmed fit and has the highest towing capacities of 4,000 lbs total trailer weight and 400 lbs tongue weight.

From the research I did on your vehicle it can have towing capacities of between 2,000 and 3,500 lbs depending on how the vehicle is equipped so you would need to check your owners manual for more info.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you then would want the part # HM40615 for models built before November 2002, or part # 36345 for models built after October 2002.