Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2009 Ranger v.1 User Manual
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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.
4x2 w/manual transmission
Engine
Rear
axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR - lb
(kg)
Maximum
trailer
weight - lb
(kg)
Maximum frontal
area of trailer - ft
2
(m
2
)
Regular Cab w/6’ box
2.3L
All
4800 (2177)
1580 (716)
Equal to frontal area
of vehicle
2.3L
Sport
All
4800 (2177)
1520 (689)
Equal to frontal area
of vehicle
Regular Cab w/7’ box
2.3L
All
4800 (2177)
1540 (698)
Equal to frontal area
of vehicle
SuperCab
2.3L
All
4800 (2177)
1420 (644)
Equal to frontal area
of vehicle
4.0L
All
7000 (3175)
3400 (1542)
50 (4.64)
4.0L
Sport
All
7000 (3175)
3220 (1460)
50 (4.64)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft.
(300 meters) 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 Vehicle Loading 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).
The Ranger is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as
specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. The Ranger vehicle electrical system is not
equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes.
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