FORD 2000 Ranger - Manual (Page 130)

Trailer towing table (4x2 automatic transmission)
Engine Rear
axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR-kg
(lbs.)
Maximum
trailer
weight-kg (lbs.)
(0-maximum)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer-m 2 (ft 2 )
Regular Cab 4x2
2.5L 4.10 2 494
(5 500)
0-989
(2 180) Equal to frontal
area of base
vehicle
3.0L 3.73 3 401
(7 500)
0-1 869
(0-4 120)
4.64
(50)
3.0L
Torsion
Bar
Suspension
4.10 3 401
(7 500)
0-1 842
(0-4 060)
4.64
(50)
4.0L 3.55 4 309
(9 500)
0-2 749
(0-6 060)
4.64
(50)
SuperCab 4x2
3.0L 3.73 3 401
(7 500)
0-1 778
(0-3 920)
4.64
(50)
4.0L 3.55 4 309
(9 500)
0-2 658
(0-5 860)
4.64
(50)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 000
ft.) elevation.
For definition of terms used in this table see Vehicle Loading earlier
in this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your particular
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).
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