Trailer Hitch Question?

[Don Geppert]

I need to put a Class II trailer hitch on my 2002 Conti.

Some of the "hitch" people I've talked to say a Taurus/Sable hitch will fit but another fellow who has been doing it for years says a Cougar hitch will ft? Many times when these people go to their reference charts the Conti's stop around 94 and under the year 2002 nothing is listed for Contis. I am assuming that the LS Frame is NOT the same? I believe these hitches do not need drilling and are made to fit the vehicle? ALSO, many are saying I need a "Modulite". Something that makes the computer ignore the extra draw from the trailer lights (although if I had them, I would imagine LED lights wouldn't draw very much)? I know I didn't use a Modulite on my 1995 Grand Marquis (digital dash) and I never had a problem but the Conti may be different with the electronic suspension and all that?

So what's the verdict?

1) Taurus/Sable or Cougar Hitch?
2) Modulite yes/no?
3) LS architecture not compatible yes/no?
4) Any other suggestions?

 

[ketyokeinnor]

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=CHT%2D12232&N=700+4294908331+4294907826+4294924642+4294922915+115&autoview=sku
Taurus/Sable/Conti

A cougar is waaaay different, especially in 2002. Back in the 90s i maybe could see it working.

I have no idea about the Modulite.

I doubt the LS is even a little similar

 

[JLewisinSyr]

What's interesting is even that one only shows the Continental through 1994.

 

[MichiganTeddyBear]

maybe there is enough difference between the Conti and the Taurus/Sable's post 1994 that its not a fit? I know there wasnt much difference 88-94. besides the obvious sheet metal and trim parts, and of course the air suspension, the wheelbase is slightly longer, and I think the rear overhang is slightly more too.

 

[Don Geppert]

Update ...

Trailer hitch (Cougar) went on today. It fit perfectly, bolt holes lined up, no driling (the guy obviously knows what he's doing). I watched everything over his shoulder. It hides underneath so you can hardly see it without the arm on. I'll take it easy but he said for what I am doing this is nothing for the car!

Best

 

[Frogman]

A trailer hitch on a car... Nothing personal, but I always find this amusing...