Load Carrying; General Information; Tailgate; Load Retaining Fixtures - Ford Ranger Owner's 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 exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle identification (page
162).
Do not exceed the maximum gross
vehicle weight stated on the vehicle
identification plate. See Vehicle
identification (page 162).
CAUTION
Do not allow items to contact the rear
window.

TAILGATE

Note: The tailgate can be lowered for
increased access.
CAUTIONS
Avoid placing excessive weight on the
tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate completely
if a tow ball or a bumper is fitted.
Make sure that you keep a firm grip of
the tailgate to prevent it from
dropping down.

Load Carrying

Lowering the tailgate
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1
2
3
4

LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES

Rope hooks
Note: The number of rope hooks may vary
depending on your vehicle model.
Type 1
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1
2
3
Raise the tailgate slightly.
Pull the support cable rearwards.
Release the support cable from
tailgate.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to pull out
the support cable on the other
side.