Ford Rangers can tow most types of campers, including pop-up trailers , travel trailers, teardrop trailers, airstreams, and small/medium fifth wheels.
The Big Tow
As highlighted last month, the Ford Ranger XLT has all the fundamentals required to be an excellent towing vehicle . The fact that it comes standard with a 3500kg tow-bar and 12-pin plug is a good start, but there are other important attributes.
Ford Rangers can tow most types of campers , including pop-up trailers, travel trailers, teardrop trailers, airstreams, and small/medium fifth wheels.
When properly equipped, the 2020 Ford Ranger can tow up to 7,500 lbs. The 2020 Ford Ranger 4×4 can be flat towed, but the Ranger 4×2 can not.
When equipped with an optional tow package, the 2021 Ford Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds and has a payload capacity of 1,860 pounds.
| 2021 FORD RANGER SPECS BRAKED CAPACITY | XLT 3.2 (4X4) 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO 3500kg | XLT 3.2 (4X4) 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN 3500kg | XLT 3.2 Hi-Rider (4×2) 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO 3500kg |
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Best Engine for Towing: 3.5L EcoBoost® V6
The absolute best engine for towing in the new 2021 Ford F-150 is the 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6 engine, which can tow up to 14,000 pounds in the right configuration.
The Ranger is Rated for 3,500 lbs of Towing capacity with out the Trailer Tow Package. When the 2019 Ford Ranger is equipped with the Trailer Tow Package is rated for 7,500 lbs.
Have you been wondering, “How much can the 2019 Ford Ranger tow?” Thanks to its efficient yet powerful 2.3L 4-cylinder EcoBoost gasoline engine, the 2019 Ford Ranger truck can tow up to 3,500 lbs as standard, or up to 7,500 lbs with the available Trailer Tow Package .
For example, the Ford Ranger has a Kerb (Tare) Mass of 2111kg, GVM of 3200kg, GCM of 6000kg and a maximum tow capacity of 3500kg. Those figures suggest that the Ranger can tow a caravan weighing a maximum of 3500kg .
If you need more Ford Ranger towing capacity, you’re in luck. This premium pickup truck features a trailer tow package that allows for 7,500 pounds of towing capacity and accessories that include a 7-wire harness and 4-/7-pin connector, a hitch receiver, and tow and haul mode capabilities .
If your 2020 Ford Ranger Lariat has the factory towing package it will have a factory installed trailer hitch receiver, and a 4-way/7-way connector . If you do not have these components then your truck does not have the factory towing package.
“ Only 4WD models are flat towable . Place transfer case and transmis-sion in N position and engage four-wheel-down towing feature. Don’t disconnect battery during towing. It prevents the transfer case from shifting properly and may cause vehicle to roll, even if transmission is in P.
Fuel economy and performance Ford Ranger has only one engine option, a 2.5 liter V6 , for both on- and off-road applications. The 3-liter EcoBoost engine produces 270 horsepower (compared to 295 in the EcoBoost engine) and 310 pounds-feet (compared to 285 mph in the EcoBoost engine).
| 2019 FORD RANGER SPECS BRAKED CAPACITY | XL 2.2 Hi-Rider (4×2) 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO 2500kg | XL 2.2 Hi-Rider (4×2) 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO 2500kg | XL 2.2 Hi-Rider (4×2) 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO 3500kg |
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The 6.7-Liter Power Stroke Turbodiesel V8 is a Ford truck engine most reliable.
Introduced in the 12th generation F-150, the 5.0 Engine has been a solid engine option for owners . Dubbed the “Coyote,” the 5.0 engine is praised for its power, reliability, and overall ease of ownership.
The 7.3L Gas V8 engine is a formidable addition to the Super Duty lineup. This engine outputs up to 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, which leads to 19,500 pounds in maximum fifth wheel/gooseneck towing capacity when properly equipped.
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