2000 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 128
2000 Ford Ranger Manual
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Driving Trailer towing table (4x2 manual transmission) Rear Maximum Maximum Maximum axle GCWR-kg trailer frontal area of ratio (lbs.) weight-kg (lbs.) trailer-m2 (ft2) (0-maximum) Regular Cab 4x2 2.5L 3.73 2 177 0-717 Equal to frontal (4 800) (0-1 580) area of base vehicle 2.5L 4.10 2 177 0-717 Equal to frontal (0-1 580) area of base (4 800) vehicle 3.0L 3.73 2 721 0-1 207 4.64 (6 000) (0-2 660) (50) 3.0L 4.10 2 721 0-1 179 4.64 Torsion (6 000) (0-2 600) (50) Bar Suspension 4.0L 3.55 3 175 0-1 633 4.64 (7 000) (0-3 600) (50) SuperCab 4x2 2.5L 3.73 2 177 0-617 Equal to frontal (4 800) (0-1 360) area of base vehicle 2.5L 4.10 2 177 0-617 Equal to frontal (4 800) (0-1 360) area of base vehicle 3.0L 3.73 2 271 0-1 116 4.64 (6 000) (0-2 460) (50) 4.0L 3.55 3 175 0-1 542 4.64 (7 000) (0-3 400) (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. Engine 128