Ford Ranger 2012 - Towing; Towing Requirements; Towing Capacities

1.14 Towing
1.14.1 Towing Requirements
When a towing device is required, the Vehicle
Converter should use a Ford approved tow bar.
Refer to: 1.13 (page 23).
Load Distribution.
Refer to: 1.6 Jacking (page 12).
1.14.2 Towing
WARNINGS:
Do not exceed the Gross Train Weight
(GTW) or towing capacities stated in this
section.
Ensure that the trailer nose weight falls
within the specified range.
For towing devices fitted by the Vehicle Converter
the following applies:
• Towing capacities must not exceed those of
the unmodified vehicle.
• Any modifications to the vehicle must be noted
in the owner's handbook or new descriptive
literature included with the owner's
documentation.
• Tow bar installations must meet the
requirements of the local design rules.
• Whenever frame drilling is necessary use tube
reinforcement.
Refer to: 5.5 Frame and Body Mounting (page
81).
1.14.3 Towing capacities
NOTE: The towing capacities below relate to
vehicles with Ford tow bars only.
Towing capacities - For Base series
Max. Gross Train
Weight kg (lbs)
With trailer
brake kg (lbs)
Without
trailer brake
kg (lbs)
TransmissionDriveVariant
4425 (9755)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4X22.5L Petrol
4525 (9976)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4x2
*
4125 (9094)1100 (2425)750 (1654)Manual4x4
4425 (9755)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4X22.2L Diesel
(88kW)
4525 (9976)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4x4
4700 (10362)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4x2
*
and 4x42.2L Diesel
(92kW)
4425 (9755)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4x22.2L Diesel
(110kW)
4700 (10362)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4x2
*
and 4x4
4700 (10362)1500 (3307)750 (1654)Manual4x2
*
and 4x43.2L Diesel
FORD RANGER 2012
Date of Publication: 12/2014
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