2001 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 147

Driving 3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the following charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the chart. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts. 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. Engine 4x2 w/manual transmission Rear Maximum Maximum axle GCWR - kg trailer ratio (lbs.) weight - kg (lbs.) Regular Cab w/6' box 2 177 (4 800) 753 (1 660) Maximum frontal area of trailer m2 (ft2) 2.3L All 3.0L (non-torsion bar suspension) 3.0L (torsion bar suspension) 4.0L (non-torsion bar suspension) 4.0L (torsion bar suspension) All 2 722 (6 000) Equal to frontal area of vehicle 1 207 (2 660) 4.64 (50) All All 2 722 (6 000) 3 175 (7 000) 1 152 (2 540) 1 624 (3 580) 4.64 (50) 4.64 (50) All 3 175 (7 000) 1 569 (3 460) 4.64 (50) 147