2005 Ford Ranger towing capacity
The 2005 Ford Ranger is published in 25 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 1,600 to 3,220 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (3,220 lb) sits in light utility / small-trailer territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2005 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 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 143 | 154 | 3.73 | 1,600 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| XLT 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 143 | 154 | 3.73 | 1,600 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| Edge 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 2,500 | 4,740 | 3,028 | 1,712 |
| STX 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 3.73 | 2,640 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| XL 2dr 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 2,340 | 4,760 | 3,445 | 1,315 |
| XLT 2dr 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 2,340 | 4,760 | 3,445 | 1,315 |
| Edge 2dr 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 111.6 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 2,340 | 4,760 | 3,445 | 1,315 |
| XLT 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 7 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 143 | 154 | 3.73 | 2,540 | 4,380 | 3,086 | 1,294 |
| XL 2dr 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 7 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 143 | 154 | 3.73 | 2,540 | 4,380 | 3,028 | 1,352 |
| XLT 2dr 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 7 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 3,220 | 4,840 | 3,300 | 1,540 |
| XL 2dr 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 7 ft. box 117.5 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 3,220 | 4,840 | 3,300 | 1,540 |
| XL 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 3.73 | 2,460 | 4,600 | 3,210 | 1,390 |
| XLT 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 3.73 | 2,460 | 4,600 | 3,210 | 1,390 |
| Edge 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 2,360 | 4,800 | 3,210 | 1,590 |
| STX 2dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 3.73 | 2,460 | 4,600 | 3,210 | 1,390 |
| XL 2dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 3,100 | 5,000 | 3,606 | 1,394 |
| XLT 2dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 3,100 | 5,000 | 3,606 | 1,394 |
| Edge 2dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 3,100 | 5,000 | 3,606 | 1,394 |
| XLT 4dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 3.73 | 2,460 | 4,760 | 3,210 | 1,550 |
| Edge 4dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 4.1 | 2,360 | 4,940 | 3,210 | 1,730 |
| STX 4dr 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 148 | 180 | 3.73 | 2,460 | 4,760 | 3,210 | 1,550 |
| XLT 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 3,100 | 5,140 | 3,606 | 1,534 |
| Edge 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 3,100 | 5,140 | 3,606 | 1,534 |
| FX4 Off-Road 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 3,100 | 5,140 | 3,606 | 1,534 |
| FX4 Level II 4dr 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6 ft. box 125.7 in. WB | — | 207 | 238 | 4.1 | 2,760 | 5,440 | 3,606 | 1,834 |
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 2004
The 2004 Ford Ranger carried a maximum tow rating of 5,860 lb. The 2005 model is rated 2,640 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2004 Ford Ranger page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2005 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
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.