2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 146
2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading Color 3. Tan/White Function Tail lamp Comment Relay-controlled circuit activated when the park lamps/headlamps are on. Matching vehicle circuit returns to battery's negative ground. 4. White Ground Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. Hitches When towing a trailer up to 2,000 lb (907 kg), use a weight-carrying hitch and ball which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load through the underbody structure; for a trailer over 2,000 lb (907 kg), use a frame-mounted weight-distributing hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Do not install a single- or multi-clamp type bumper hitch, or a hitch which attaches to the axle. An underbody-mounted hitch is acceptable if it is installed properly, follow the towing instructions of a reputable rental agency. Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are removed, make sure all mounting holes in the underbody are properly sealed to prevent noxious gases or water from entering. Using a step bumper (if equipped) The optional step bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and requires only a ball with a 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) shank diameter. The bumper has a 2,000 lb (907 kg) trailer weight and 200 lb (91 kg) tongue weight capability. The rated capacities (as shown in this guide) for trailer towing with the factory bumper are only valid when the trailer hitch ball is installed directly into the ball hole in the bumper. Addition of bracketry to either lower the ball hitch position or extend the ball hitch rearward will significantly increase the loads on the bumper and its attachments. This can result in the failure of the bumper or the bumper attachments. Use of any type of hitch extensions should be considered abuse. 146 2011 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)