Boomin' -
What does Ford give as a towing rating for this vehicle? The Rangers were pretty small back then. I have a '98 Ranger, and granted it has only the inline 4 cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, but its tow rating is ZERO - as in nothing! (Strangely enough, it came with a step-and-tow bumper.)
There is more than engine to consider. If your vehicle is too light (as in weight) or too short (as in wheelbase), the trailer will push it all around the road. My Ranger is much too light, much too small, and much too underpowered and undertorqued, to tow anything more than a small utility trailer. Listen to DeanBilly, look up your tow ratings (should be in the owner's manual), and see where you fall.
I find the following post on another forum:
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The Ford specs for the [1999] Ranger with a 4.0L V6 are:
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): 7,000lbs
Max Trailer Weights:
Reg Cab, 4x2, 3.55 axle: 3,660lbs
Reg Cab, 4x4, 3.73 axle: 3,360lbs
Super Cab, 4x2, 3.55 axle: 3,520lbs
Super Cab, 4x4, 3.73 axle: 3,200lbs
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And on the Ford trucks forum, I find the following posts:
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QUESTION:
I've got a 1996 Ranger SuperCab XLT 4.0L A/T and 3.08 gearing. I need to know if I can pull a 2000# pop-up with this truck. I plan to add a Trans Cooler. Thanks for the input. Mutley
REPLY:
The Ford towing guide shows towing maximums for 4.0 AT 3.08 gears at 2000-2700lbs. These ratings are a little optimistic. That 2000lb popup trailer could easily weigh 2500lbs or more when loaded. Lower rear end gears would be very desirable.
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Bill