Ford Ranger Towing Capacity

To help our friends in the local communities of Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland better understand the capabilities of the new Ford Ranger, our team at Richmond Ford Lincoln decided to create this Ford Ranger towing capacity review.

In the coming sections, we'll be looking at the maximum towing capacity of the Ford Ranger along with other traits, including maximum payload, driver-assistance technology, and some of the noteworthy engine specifications, too. After finishing this article, you'll be better prepared to take this desirable model out for a spin!

How Much Can the Ford Ranger Tow?

That towing capacity of the new Ford Ranger reaches 7,500 pounds, giving you the ability to easily tow small boats, trailers, ATVs, and an assortment of other outdoor vehicles.

Given its Ford lineage, it's no surprise the Ford Ranger showcases superior muscle and unflinching tenacity, which is epitomized in its maximum towing capacity and also its payload.

If you need a little extra cargo storage, the bed is capable of handling up to 1,860 pounds of payload, giving you an ideal amount of capability for on-site work or weekend projects.

New Ford Ranger Engine Specifications

The eager acceleration and impressive top-end power of the 2019 Ford Ranger is thanks largely to its refined engine that displays a knack for towing, hauling, and any other type of work-related activities.

This 2.3L EcoBoost® produces a hearty 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Its strength is supplemented by a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission that never jumps or hiccups between gear changes.

There's also a range of performance-boosting technology, such as:

• Electronic Locking Rear Differential: Provides excellent traction in mud, snow, sand, or gravel as well as slippery surfaces, such as boat ramps.
• Terrain Management System™: Allows you to choose between four different driving modes to better handle the exterior driving conditions. Modes include Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud, Sand, and Normal.
• Trail Control™: Essentially an off-road cruise control that engages the engine, transmission, and brakes to maintain a consistent, predetermined speed between 1 MPH and 20 MPH.
• FX4 Off-Road Package: Package features bash and skid plates, all-terrain tires, and a status screen for monitoring pitch and roll of the truck as well as the steering angle of the wheels.

Driver-Assistance Technology

Not only does the Ford Ranger showcase appealing performance specifications and additional features, but it also has a range of driver-assistance technology to make your everyday life easier.

BLIS® with Trailer Coverage makes towing simple, for example, and the advanced cruise control system actually monitors your distance from the vehicle in front of you, and then works to maintain this distance by decelerating and accelerating appropriately.

Two more prominent driver-assistance technologies include:

• Lane-Keeping System
• Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Braking

 

Test Out the Towing Capacity of the New Ford Ranger

If you want to get a better feel for just how much the new 2019 Ford Ranger can tow, consider taking it for a test run around Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland.

At Richmond Ford Lincoln, we're happy to help our friends get behind the wheel and experience their favorite model. So, give us a call and we'll schedule your appointment right away!