Trailer Towing - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and
utility-type vehicles
For important information regarding safe operation of this type
of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in
the Driving chapter of this Owner's Guide.
Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.
Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.
Engine Rear axle
ratio
2.3L All
3.0L* All
3.0L* All
Edge
124
2006 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
4x2 w/manual transmission
Maximum
GCWR - lb.
(kg)
Regular Cab w/6' box
4800 (2177)
6000 (2722)
6000 (2722)
Maximum Maximum
trailer frontal area
weight - lb. of trailer -
2
(kg) ft (m
1580 (716) Equal to
frontal area
of vehicle
2660 (1206) 50 (4.64)
2500 (1134) 50 (4.64)
2
)