Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2014 Lincoln MKX AWD

Updated 06/04/2019 | Published 06/03/2019

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(425)

$210.57

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(25)

$85.36

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

(1375)

$93.54

Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear

(1188)

$110.04

Question:

Do you recommend the Curt or the Draw Tite for this SUV? Im leaning towards the Draw Tite. I would be getting the complete set : the Ball Mount Kit and the wiring Harness. This is going to pull a MAX Capacity Coachman Travel Trailer 14R, its 164 from hitch to bumper. 14foot Interior space and total gross weight capacity of 3886. Trailer Weight alone is 2662. The hitch on my MKX now can pull 3500, I just want to be safe. Do you recommend anything else? Thankyou so much,

asked by: Patricia I

Expert Reply:

For your 2014 Lincoln MKX the hitch I recommend is the etrailer hitch part # e98870 as this is a USA made hitch with more than enough capacity for your vehicle, is priced great, and only has the hitch opening hanging below the rear bumper which means it's mostly out of plain sight.

The best trailer wiring option is the Tekonsha kit part # 118519 because it's easy to install and comes with a very reliable converter box. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.

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.

You might also consider rear suspension enhancement to help prevent sagging when you are towing like with the Air Lift kit part # AL60819 which is a confirmed fit. You can air the bags up at any point and gain additional rear suspension support as needed.