2000 Ford Ranger towing capacity
The 2000 Ford Ranger is published in 14 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,500 to 6,060 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (6,060 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2000 Ford Ranger with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 119 | 146 | 3.73 | 6,060 | 4,320 | 3,030 | 1,290 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 119 | 146 | 3.73 | 6,060 | 4,320 | 3,030 | 1,290 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab 6.75 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 119 | 146 | 3.73 | 6,060 | 4,360 | 3,086 | 1,274 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab 6.75 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 119 | 146 | 3.73 | 6,060 | 4,360 | 3,086 | 1,274 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 145 | 180 | 3.73 | 5,800 | 4,760 | 3,445 | 1,315 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 145 | 180 | 3.73 | 5,800 | 4,760 | 3,445 | 1,315 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab 6.75 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 145 | 180 | 3.73 | 5,800 | 4,820 | 3,505 | 1,315 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab 6.75 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 145 | 180 | 3.73 | 5,800 | 4,820 | 3,505 | 1,315 |
| XL 4x2 Super Cab 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 119 | 146 | 4.1 | 5,860 | 4,760 | 3,210 | 1,550 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 119 | 146 | 4.1 | 5,860 | 4,760 | 3,210 | 1,550 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 145 | 180 | 3.73 | 5,620 | 5,080 | 3,606 | 1,474 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 145 | 180 | 3.73 | 5,620 | 5,080 | 3,606 | 1,474 |
| XL Electric Lead Acid 4x2 Regular Cab 5.75 ft. box 112 in. WB | — | 90 | — | 1 | 4,500 | 5,400 | 4,750 | 650 |
| XL Electric NIMH 4x2 Regular Cab 5.75 ft. box 112 in. WB | — | 90 | — | 1 | 4,500 | 5,400 | 4,150 | 1,250 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 1999
The 1999 Ford Ranger carried a maximum tow rating of 3,000 lb. The 2000 model adds 3,060 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 1999 Ford Ranger page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2000 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2000 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2000 Ford F 250 | 14,500 |
| 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular CAB | 14,500 |
| 2000 Ford F350 Super Duty Super CAB | 14,500 |
| 2000 Ford F350 | 14,500 |
| 2000 Ford F 350 | 14,400 |
| 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew CAB | 14,100 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.