Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2009 Ranger v.1 User Manual

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Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.

4x2 w/manual transmission

Engine

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb

(kg)

Maximum

trailer

weight - lb

(kg)

Maximum frontal

area of trailer - ft

2

(m

2

)

Regular Cab w/6’ box

2.3L

All

4800 (2177)

1580 (716)

Equal to frontal area

of vehicle

2.3L

Sport

All

4800 (2177)

1520 (689)

Equal to frontal area

of vehicle

Regular Cab w/7’ box

2.3L

All

4800 (2177)

1540 (698)

Equal to frontal area

of vehicle

SuperCab

2.3L

All

4800 (2177)

1420 (644)

Equal to frontal area

of vehicle

4.0L

All

7000 (3175)

3400 (1542)

50 (4.64)

4.0L

Sport

All

7000 (3175)

3220 (1460)

50 (4.64)

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 Vehicle Loading 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.

2009 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
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Tires, Wheels and Loading

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