Load Carrying; General Information; Rear Loadspace Hatches; Load Retaining Fixtures - Ford Ranger Owner's Handbook Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as
low and as far forward as possible
within the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle identification (page
112).
CAUTIONS
Do not allow items to contact the rear
windows.
Do not use any abrasive materials to
clean the interior of the rear windows.
Do not install stickers or labels to the
interior of the rear windows.
REAR LOADSPACE
HATCHES
WARNING
Do not place heavy weights directly
on the tailgate.
CAUTION
Do not lower the tailgate completely
if a tow ball is fitted.

Load carrying

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LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES

Rope hooks
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2
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Raise the tailgate slightly.
Turn the support cable
anti-clockwise.
Release the securing clamp and
disconnect the support cable.
CAUTION
The maximum load per rope hook is
stamped on or near the hook, do not
exceed this load.