Ford Ranger 4x2 towing capacity by year

The Ford Ranger 4x2 has tow data across 6 model years, from 1996 through 2001. The most recent 2001 Ford Ranger 4x2 carries a maximum tow rating of 2,295 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2000 model year at 6,060 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Ford Ranger 4x2 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Ford Ranger 4x2 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Ranger 4x2, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Ford Ranger 4x2 years (1997–2001)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Ford Ranger 4x2 years (1996–1996)

Earlier model years for the Ford Ranger 4x2, going back to 1996. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.