Ford Ranger Towing Capacity
The 2026 Ford Ranger is rated to tow up to 7,500 lbs, according to Ford's published specifications. Rated configuration: 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x2/4x4, with Trailer Tow Package (53R). Maximum payload is 1,767 lbs. Other configurations are rated lower, so confirm your exact rating by VIN or on the door-jamb label.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-05 · 13 manufacturer sources
2026 max towing
7,500 lbs
2026 max payload
1,767 lbs
Years covered
2019–2026
Ford Ranger towing capacity by year
| Model year | Generation | Max towing | Max payload | Max-tow configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2024–present (new generation) | 7,500 lbs [1] | 1,767 lbs [9] | 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x2/4x4, with Trailer Tow Package (53R)Payload max = 2.3L SuperCrew 4x2. Raptor (3.0L) rated 5,510 lbs tow / 1,373 lbs payload. Bumper-only towing limited to 3,500 lbs. |
| 2025 | 2024–present (new generation) | 7,500 lbs [2] | 1,788 lbs [10] | 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x2/4x4, with Trailer Tow Package (53R)Payload max = SuperCrew 4x2 (4x4: 1,684). Raptor rated 5,510 lbs. |
| 2024 | 2024–present (new generation) | 7,500 lbs [3] | 1,805 lbs [11] | 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x2/4x4, with Trailer Tow Package (53R)Payload max = SuperCrew 4x2 (4x4: 1,711). Raptor rated 5,510 lbs tow; Raptor payload 1,375 lbs per 2024 Ranger Raptor Technical Specifications (s12). 2.7L arrived spring 2024. |
| 2023 | 2019–2023 (US return) | 7,500 lbs [4] | — | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.73 axle, with Trailer Tow Package (53R), SuperCab or SuperCrew, 4x2 or 4x43,500 lbs without 53R. |
| 2022 | 2019–2023 (US return) | 7,500 lbs [5] | — | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.73 axle, with Trailer Tow Package (53R), SuperCab or SuperCrew, 4x2 or 4x43,500 lbs without 53R. |
| 2021 | 2019–2023 (US return) | 7,500 lbs [6] | 1,860 lbs [13] | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.73 axle, with Trailer Tow Package (53R), SuperCab or SuperCrew, 4x2 or 4x4Payload max = SuperCab 4x2 (SuperCrew 4x2 1,770; Tremor SuperCrew 4x4 1,430). |
| 2020 | 2019–2023 (US return) | 7,500 lbs [7] | — | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.73 axle, with Trailer Tow Package (53R), SuperCab or SuperCrew, 4x2 or 4x43,500 lbs without 53R. |
| 2019 | 2019–2023 (US return) | 7,500 lbs [8] | — | 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 3.73 axle, with Trailer Tow Package (53R), SuperCab or SuperCrew, 4x2 or 4x4US Ranger returned for 2019; 3,500 lbs without 53R. |
— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.
2026 Ford Ranger towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Cab / bed | Max towing | Payload | GCWR | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL / XLT / Lariat | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 7,500 | 1,767 | 12,370 | [9] |
| XL / XLT / Lariat | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 7,500 | 1,763 | 12,590 | [9] |
| — | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 7,500 | 1,513 | 12,745 | [9] |
| Raptor | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5,510 | 1,373 | 11,465 | [9] |
Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2026 model year.
What lowers your Ranger's real towing limit
- Ratings above 3,500 lbs require the Trailer Tow Package (53R), which is standard on Raptor; bumper-only towing is capped at 3,500 lbs.
- The 2.3L and 2.7L EcoBoost (3.73 axle) are both rated 7,500 lbs; the Raptor’s 3.0L (4.27 axle) is rated 5,510 lbs.
- Payload falls as weight is added: 4x2 SuperCrew carries the most, while the heavier 2.7L 4x4 and Raptor carry less.
- From 2019 Ford rates Ranger towing with the SAE J2807 method.
The maximum rating assumes a specific, lightly loaded configuration. Three other limits apply on every tow, and the first one you hit is your real limit:
- Payload. Passengers, cargo, accessories and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload. The payload figure on your door-jamb Tire and Loading Information placard is the one for your exact vehicle.
- Tongue weight. A conventional trailer typically puts 10–15% of its weight on the hitch, so a 5,000-lb trailer adds roughly 500–750 lbs to the truck or SUV. The hitch receiver has its own tongue-weight limit, printed on the receiver label.
- GCWR. The gross combined weight rating caps the loaded vehicle plus the loaded trailer. Every pound of passengers and cargo added to the vehicle comes off the trailer weight you can pull at GCWR.
Always stay within the lowest of these limits for your specific vehicle.
Check your exact Ranger tow rating by VIN
The table above shows the range. Your VIN pins down engine, drivetrain and cab; your window sticker adds the axle ratio and tow package.
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FAQ
What is the towing capacity of the Ford Ranger?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is rated to tow up to 7,500 lbs when properly equipped (2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x2/4x4, with Trailer Tow Package (53R)). Source: 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org). Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.
Which Ford Ranger model year tows the most?
Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2019–2026), the highest maximum is 7,500 lbs, first published for the 2026 model year (2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x2/4x4, with Trailer Tow Package (53R)).
What is the 2026 Ford Ranger's payload capacity?
Up to 1,767 lbs in its highest-rated configuration, per the manufacturer. Payload must cover passengers, cargo, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10–15% of trailer weight), so it often limits a tow before the trailer rating does.
How do I find my Ford Ranger's exact towing capacity?
Check the certification label on the driver's door jamb for GVWR and the Tire and Loading Information placard for payload, then match your engine, drivetrain, cab/bed and axle ratio to the manufacturer's table. CarWhere's VIN lookup resolves engine, drivetrain and cab from the VIN; the window sticker lists the axle ratio and tow package.
Sources
- Ford Motor Company, "2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20251204182631/https://www.vdm.ford.com/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/towing/pdf/2026-Ford-RV-and-Trailer-Towing-Guide.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Motor Company, "2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20250330222552/https://www.vdm.ford.com/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/towing/pdf/2025-Ford-RV-and-Trailer-Towing-Guide.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Motor Company, "2024 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20241205055516/https://www.vdm.ford.com/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/towing/pdf/2024-Ford-RV-and-Trailer-Towing-Guide.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Motor Company, "2023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20250617002623/https://www.vdm.ford.com/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/towing/pdf/2023-Ford-RV-and-Trailer-Towing-Guide.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Motor Company, "2022 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, rev. 03/28/22 (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20221120144919/https://www.fleet.ford.com/cmslibs/content/dam/aem_fleet/en_us/fleet/towing-guides/2022_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide_Calculator-Fleet_r5_Mar30.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Motor Company, "2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20220707071648/https://www.fleet.ford.com/cmslibs/content/dam/aem_fleet/en_us/fleet/towing-guides/2021_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Motor Company, "2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20221029022724/https://www.fleet.ford.com/cmslibs/content/dam/aem_fleet/en_us/fleet/towing-guides/2020_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Motor Company, "2019 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (via web.archive.org)" http://web.archive.org/web/20230610163407/https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/dam/aem_fleet/en_us/fleet/towing-guides/2019_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Media (From The Road), "2026 Ford Ranger Technical Specifications (V1.0, 01/13/26)" https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/us/en/library/2026/specs/2026_Ford_Ranger%20Technical_Specs.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Media (From The Road), "2025 Ford Ranger Technical Specifications" https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/us/en/library/2025/specs/2025_Ford_Ranger_Technical_Specifications.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Media (From The Road), "2024 Ford Ranger Technical Specifications" https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/us/en/library/2024/specs/2024-Ford-Ranger-Technical-Specs.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Media (From The Road), "2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Technical Specifications" https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/us/en/library/2024/specs/2024-Ford-Ranger-Raptor-Technical-Specs.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Ford Media (From The Road), "2021 Ford Ranger Technical Specifications" https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/content/dam/fordmediasite/us/en/library/2021/specs/2021-Ford-Ranger-Technical-Specifications.pdf (accessed 2026-11-05)
Methodology: ratings transcribed from official manufacturer specifications, press materials and towing guides; figures we could not verify in a manufacturer source are left blank. Cite this page: CarWhere Research, "Ford Ranger Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/ford/ranger, updated 2026-11-05.