2004 Ford Ranger towing capacity
The 2004 Ford Ranger is published in 24 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 2,240 to 5,860 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (5,860 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 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 2.3L Standard 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 143 | 154 | 3.73 | 2,240 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| XL 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 3.73 | 4,100 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| Edge 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 4.1 | 4,100 | 4,740 | 3,028 | 1,712 |
| XLT 2.3L Standard 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 143 | 154 | 3.73 | 2,240 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| XLT 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 3.73 | 4,100 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| Edge 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 4.1 | 3,820 | 4,760 | 3,445 | 1,315 |
| XL 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.75 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 3.73 | 4,040 | 4,400 | 3,086 | 1,314 |
| XLT 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.75 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 3.73 | 4,040 | 4,400 | 3,086 | 1,314 |
| XL 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 3.73 | 3,940 | 4,600 | 3,210 | 1,390 |
| Edge 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 4.1 | 3,940 | 4,800 | 3,210 | 1,590 |
| Edge 4.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 3.55 | 5,860 | 4,800 | 3,210 | 1,590 |
| XLT 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 3.73 | 3,940 | 4,600 | 3,210 | 1,390 |
| Tremor 3.0L Standard 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 4.1 | 3,940 | 4,800 | 3,210 | 1,590 |
| XLT 4.0L Value 2dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 5,580 | 5,000 | 3,606 | 1,394 |
| XLT 4.0L Standard 2dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 5,580 | 5,000 | 3,606 | 1,394 |
| Edge 3.0L Deluxe 4dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 4.1 | 3,940 | 4,940 | 3,210 | 1,730 |
| XLT 3.0L Appearance 4dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 3.73 | 3,940 | 4,780 | 3,210 | 1,570 |
| XLT 4.0L Appearance 4dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 3.55 | 5,860 | 4,780 | 3,210 | 1,570 |
| Tremor 3.0L Standard 4dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 185 | 4.1 | 3,940 | 4,800 | 3,210 | 1,590 |
| Edge 4.0L Standard 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 5,580 | 5,140 | 3,606 | 1,534 |
| XLT 4.0L Standard 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 5,580 | 5,140 | 3,606 | 1,534 |
| XLT 4.0L FX4/Off-Road 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 5,580 | 5,140 | 3,606 | 1,534 |
| XLT 4.0L FX4/Level II 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 5,160 | 5,440 | 3,606 | 1,834 |
| Tremor 4.0L Standard 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.75 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 3,940 | 5,000 | 3,210 | 1,790 |
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 2003
The 2003 Ford Ranger carried a maximum tow rating of 5,860 lb. The 2004 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2003 Ford Ranger page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2004 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2004 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty Super CAB | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F350 Super Duty Super CAB | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F250 | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F350 | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Reg. Cab 2WD DRW | 13,900 |
| 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular CAB | 13,700 |
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.