Ford 1998 Ranger Owner's Manual page 84

Driving
Trailer tow table (4x4 manual transmission)
3.0L 3.73
4.0L 3.27
4.0L 3.73
3.0L 3.73
4.0L 3.27
4.0L 3.73
3.0L 3.73
4.0L 3.27
4.0L 3.73
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1 000 ft.) of elevation.
For definition of terms used in this table, see Vehicle loading earlier
in this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your vehicle, see
Calculating the load earlier in this chapter.
Maximum trailer weight is shown. The combined weight of the
completed towing vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and
the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR).
Trailer towing table (4x2 automatic transmission)
Engine Rear
axle
ratio
2.5L 4.10
3.0L 3.45
3.0L 3.73
4.0L 3.08
4.0L 3.55
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Regular Cab (Splash)
2 721 (6 000) 0-1 070 (0-2 360)
2 721 (6 000)
3 175 (7 000) 0-1 497 (0-3 300)
2 721 (6 000) 0-1 007 (0-2 220)
2 721 (6 000)
3 175 (7 000) 0-1 442 (0-3 180)
SuperCab (Splash)
2 721 (6 000)
2 721 (6 000)
3 175 (7 000) 0-1 424 (0-3 140)
Maximum
GCWR-kg
(lbs.)
Regular Cab 4x2
2 494 (5 500) 0-1 007 (2 220)
3 175 (7 000)
3 401 (7 500)
2 721 (6 000)
4 309 (9 500)
0-907 (0-2 000)
SuperCab
0-907 (0-2 000)
0-998 (0-2 200)
0-907 (0-2 000)
Maximum trailer
weight-kg (lbs.)
(0-maximum)
0-1 660 (0-3 660)
0-1 814 (0-4 000)
0-1 179 (0-2 600)
0-2 721 (0-6 000)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
Maximum frontal
area of trailer-m
2
(ft )
Equal to frontal
area of base vehicle
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
4.64 (50)
2