2000 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 130
2000 Ford Ranger Manual
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Driving Trailer towing table (4x2 automatic 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 4.10 2 494 0-989 Equal to frontal (5 500) (2 180) area of base vehicle 3.0L 3.73 3 401 0-1 869 4.64 (0-4 120) (50) (7 500) 3.0L 4.10 3 401 0-1 842 4.64 Torsion (7 500) (0-4 060) (50) Engine Bar Suspension 4 309 0-2 749 4.64 (9 500) (0-6 060) (50) SuperCab 4x2 3.0L 3.73 3 401 0-1 778 4.64 (7 500) (0-3 920) (50) 4.0L 3.55 4 309 0-2 658 4.64 (9 500) (0-5 860) (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). 4.0L 3.55 130