Ranger

[Randy11023]

I have a 99 ford range 4.0 V6 supercab. top ranger that year I wanted to know if it could pull a enclosed trailer? I was looking at a 6x12 or 6x10

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Randy

[Utah Joe]

I dont see why not. My dad had an 86 ranger with the "DEAD" 2.9L v6. We used to tow stuff all the time with it.

[mtk]

Originally Posted by Randy11023

I have a 99 ford range 4.0 V6 supercab. top ranger that year I wanted to know if it could pull a enclosed trailer? I was looking at a 6x12 or 6x10

Thanks
Randy

An enclosed trailer is a pretty significant aerodynamic load. While your Ranger may pull it, you'll be working the thing pretty hard in the process.

[Randy11023]

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This is the one I and looking to get.

[dinorex44]

Assuming you have an automatic trans, if you decide to pull the trailer, buy a big secondary trans cooler and a trans-temperature guage. The engine will be fine, it is the trans that will be the weak link, so keep a close eye on the temperature.

[Randy11023]

nope it a stick

[quadfather03]

If i were you i wouldnt try it there is the little matter of the trailer weighing more than the truck and that make the whole rig susceptable to turning over. Ive seen some explorers on the side of the road upside with cargo trailers on them. You really need the truck to out weigh the trailer by at least 1 and a half times for it to not catch a cross wind and work the truck over. 5x8 would be a little better but still risky.

[mtk]

Explorers have softer springs and a shorter wheelbase than a truck, so they don't tow as well. Same with Expeditions compared to F150s and Excursions compared to SuperDuties.

I towed an extra-tall 6x12 with my 1991 F150 and it did OK with it. I much prefer towing with my F350 SuperDuty PowerStroke Diesel now. If you do tow with the Ranger, slow down with it. I wouldn't go much over 55 with that rig myself and as was said, a 5x8 is probably a better choice.

[Randy11023]

So your saying a 6x12 is to big damn thqat suxs I was hoping I could have a race trailer for next season. 5 x 10 is small I would like to stand up in athe trailer. so you saying I going to have to buy a new truck?

[mtk]

More than likely, yes, a 6x12 is going to be a bit much for your truck. Being a flatlander, you might get away with it since you don't have to climb hills with it, but that is more than I'd be comfortable pulling with a Ranger.

Also, your mirrors may not be wide enough to see around it, which is a major problem.

I just remembered, I have a 1999 Ford RV & Towing Guide in my files from when I bought my SuperDuty. The Ford specs for the 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

My 6x12 was about 1700lbs empty and was pushing 3,000lbs when fully loaded. The ramp door models weigh more (mine had barn doors), so you're closer to 1900lbs empty with that one.

I'd say you need a bigger truck, for sure.

[dinorex44]

If you do decide to try the larger trailer, make sure you balance your load well and as mentioned before, keep the speed down to 55 (really important if you want to avoid a white knuckle ride down the highway, trust me on that one). You may also want to consider spring assist air bags to help stabilize the truck.

[Woody_YZF]

I had a '96 Ranger with the same motor and I wouldn't have hesitated to pull an enclosed trailer (a little one) with it, however mine was an automatic, which has a much higher towing capacity than a stick. Also don't expect to go very fast and your gas mileage will get down around 13 mpg.