2004 Ford Ranger Regular CAB towing capacity
The 2004 Ford Ranger Regular CAB is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 5,960 lb (mid-size SUV / pickup territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 Ford Ranger Regular CAB 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 Pickup 2D 6 ft | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 143 | 154 | — | 5,960 | — | 3,028 | — |
| XL Pickup 2D 7 ft | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 143 | 154 | — | 5,960 | — | 3,094 | — |
| XLT Pickup 2D 6 ft | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 143 | 154 | — | 5,960 | — | 3,028 | — |
| Edge Pickup 2D 6 ft | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 143 | 154 | — | 5,960 | — | 3,028 | — |
| XLT Pickup 2D 7 ft | 4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter | 143 | 154 | — | 5,960 | — | 3,094 | — |
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 Regular CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 6,000 lb. The 2004 model is rated 40 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2003 Ford Ranger Regular CAB 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.