Ford Ranger Regular CAB towing capacity by year
The Ford Ranger Regular CAB has tow data across 20 model years, from 1992 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Ford Ranger Regular CAB carries a maximum tow rating of 2,160 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2002 model year at 9,500 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Ranger Regular CAB 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 Regular CAB max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford Ranger Regular CAB, 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 Regular CAB years (2007–2011)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 2,160 |
| 2010 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2009 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 5 | 6,000 |
| 2008 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 5 | 6,000 |
| 2007 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 6 | 6,000 |
Older Ford Ranger Regular CAB years (1992–2006)
Earlier model years for the Ford Ranger Regular CAB, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 6 | 6,000 |
| 2005 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 5 | 6,000 |
| 2004 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 5 | 5,960 |
| 2003 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 6 | 6,000 |
| 2002 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 2 | 9,500 |
| 2001 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 2 | 9,500 |
| 2000 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 2 | 9,500 |
| 1999 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 2 | 6,000 |
| 1998 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 6,000 |
| 1997 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 6,000 |
| 1996 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 6,000 |
| 1995 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 6,000 |
| 1994 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 6,000 |
| 1993 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 3 | 6,000 |
| 1992 Ford Ranger Regular CAB | 5 | 6,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.