2004 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 126

Driving Engine 4x2 w/automatic transmission Rear axle Maximum Maximum Maximum ratio GCWR - lbs. trailer frontal area (kg) weight - lbs. of trailer (kg) ft2 (m2) All 6000 (2722) 2480 (1125) 50 (4.64) Regular Cab w/7' box 5500 (2495) 2180 (989) 3.0L Edge 2.3L All 3.0L 4.0L All All 3.0L All 2440 (1107) 50 (4.64) 3.0L All 2360 (1070) 50 (4.64) Edge 4.0L All 9500 (4309) 5860 (2658) 50 (4.64) 4.0L All 9500 (4309) 5740 (2603) 50 (4.64) Edge 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 Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 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. 126 6000 (2722) 9500 (4309) SuperCab 6000 (2722) 6000 (2722) 2540 (1152) 5980 (2712) Equal to frontal area of vehicle 50 (4.64) 50 (4.64) 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)