FORD 2003 Ranger v.1 - Manual (Page 134)

Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing
section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take your
vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.
This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be
below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.
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 - kg
(lbs.)
Maximum
trailer
weight - kg
(lbs.)
Maximum
frontal
area of
trailer - m 2
(ft 2 )
Regular Cab w/6’ box
2.3L All 2177 (4800) 753 (1660) Equal to
frontal area
of vehicle
3.0L
(non-torsion
bar
suspension)
All 2722 (6000) 1207 (2660) 4.64 (50)
3.0L
(torsion bar
suspension)
All 2722 (6000) 1152 (2540) 4.64 (50)
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