2021 Ford Ranger
The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2021 Ford Ranger is 7,500 lb, the top of 7 rows transcribed from Ford’s 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8). That row is printed for the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Trailer Towing Package (53R). 3 of the 7 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 7,500 lb. Across 7 manufacturer chart rows for 2021, ratings run conventional 3,500 lb to 7,500 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2021 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 7,500 lb | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Trailer Towing Package (53R). | OEM chart |
Highest rows among 7 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: Ford, 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8), Trailer Towing Selector: F-150 conventional p19-20, F-150 5th-wheel/gooseneck p21-22, F-250 SRW p23-24, F-350 SRW p25-26, F-350/F-450 DRW p27, Ranger p35.
Spec sheet
5 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 7,500 lb. 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Trailer Towing Package (53R).Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 750 lb tongue at the 7,500 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- 12,150 lb (SuperCab, 3.73); 12,250 lb (SuperCrew, 3.73); 12,400 lb (SuperCab, 3.73); 12,500 lb (SuperCrew, 3.73); 8,650 lb (SuperCab, 3.73); 8,750 lb (SuperCrew, 3.73); 8,900 lb (SuperCab, 3.73)Ford source
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDFord source
- Axle ratio
- 3.73Ford source
- Tow package
- Trailer Towing Package (53R)Ford source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 7,500 lb conventional maximum is 750 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2020
- Conventional: 7,500 lb in 2020, 7,500 lb in 2021 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
Return to the U.S.
2021 is year 3 of this generation (2019–2023). Midsize Ranger reintroduced for 2019. These trucks are unrelated to the 2000–2011 compact Ranger's towing charts.
2021 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 7 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | 3,500–7,500 lb | 7 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,500 lb Conventional | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | SuperCab | 2WD | 3.73 · Trailer Towing Package (53R)note 1 | 12,150 lb | Page 35, Ranger towing table, row 2.3L EcoBoost ® I4 3.73 GCWR 12,150, column SuperCab 4x2 |
| 7,500 lb Conventional | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | SuperCrew | 2WD | 3.73 · Trailer Towing Package (53R)note 1 | 12,250 lb | Page 35, Ranger towing table, row 2.3L EcoBoost ® I4 3.73 GCWR 12,250, column SuperCrew 4x2 |
| 7,500 lb Conventional | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | SuperCab | 4WD | 3.73 · Trailer Towing Package (53R)note 1 | 12,400 lb | Page 35, Ranger towing table, row 2.3L EcoBoost ® I4 3.73 GCWR 12,400, column SuperCab 4x4 |
| 7,500 lb Conventional | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | SuperCrew | 4WD | 3.73 · Trailer Towing Package (53R)note 1 | 12,500 lb | Page 35, Ranger towing table, row 2.3L EcoBoost ® I4 3.73 GCWR 12,500, column SuperCrew 4x4 |
| 3,500 lb Conventional | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | SuperCab | 2WD | 3.73note 2 | 8,650 lb | Page 35, Ranger towing table, row 2.3L EcoBoost ® I4 3.73 GCWR 8,650, column SuperCab 4x2 |
| 3,500 lb Conventional | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | SuperCrew | 2WD | 3.73note 2 | 8,750 lb | Page 35, Ranger towing table, row 2.3L EcoBoost ® I4 3.73 GCWR 8,750, column SuperCrew 4x2 |
| 3,500 lb Conventional | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | SuperCab | 4WD | 3.73note 2 | 8,900 lb | Page 35, Ranger towing table, row 2.3L EcoBoost ® I4 3.73 GCWR 8,900, column SuperCab 4x4 |
- Ranger calculated with SAE J2807 method. Do not exceed trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. when towing with bumper only. Footnote 1: Requires available Trailer Towing Package (53R).
- Ranger calculated with SAE J2807 method. Do not exceed trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. when towing with bumper only.
Chart source: Ford, 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (7 rows) →Download 2021 rows as CSV ↓
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2021 Ford Ranger tow?
- The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2021 Ford Ranger is 7,500 lb, the top of 7 rows transcribed from Ford’s 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8). That row is printed for the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Trailer Towing Package (53R). 3 of the 7 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 7,500 lb.
- Did Ranger towing change for 2021?
- Compare the cited 2021 figures on this page with the 2020 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 7,500 lb conventional maximum is printed for the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, SuperCab, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Trailer Towing Package (53R).
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2021 Ranger?
- At the cited 7,500 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 750 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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