FORD 1998 Ranger - Manual (Page 86)

Trailer tow table (4x4 automatic transmission)
Engine Rear
axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR-kg
(lbs.)
Maximum
trailer
weight-kg (lbs.)
Maximum
frontal area of
trailer-m 2 (ft 2 )
Regular Cab
3.0L 3.73 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 741 (0-3 840) 4.64 (50)
3.0L 4.10 3 628 (8 000) 0-1 969 (0-4 340) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.27 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 724 (0-3 800) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.73 4 309 (9 500) 0-2 631 (0-5 800) 4.64 (50)
Regular Cab (Splash)
3.0L 3.73 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 733 (0-3 820) 4.64 (50)
3.0L 4.10 3 628 (8 000) 0-1 960 (0-4 320) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.27 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 706 (0-3 760) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.73 4 309 (9 500) 0-2 613 (0-5 760) 4.64 (50)
SuperCab
3.0L 3.73 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 669 (0-3 680) 4.64 (50)
3.0L 4.10 3 628 (8 000) 0-1 896 (0-4 180) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.27 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 651 (3 640) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.73 4 309 (9 500) 0-2 558 (0-5 640) 4.64 (50)
SuperCab (Splash)
3.0L 3.73 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 660 (0-3 660) 4.64 (50)
3.0L 4.10 3 628 (8 000) 0-1 887 (0-4 160) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.27 3 401 (7 500) 0-1 633 (0-3 600) 4.64 (50)
4.0L 3.73 4 309 (9 500) 0-2 540 (0-5 600) 4.64 (50)
For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters
(1 000 ft.) of elevation.
For definition of terms used in this table, see Vehicle loading earlier
in this chapter.
To determine maximum trailer weight designed for your 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).
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