2026 Ford Ranger
The cited maximum for a 2026 Ford Ranger is 7,500 lb conventional. 2.3L EcoBoost or 2.7L EcoBoost with Trailer Tow Package 53R. The Raptor's 3.0L engine is separately rated at 5,510 lb.
The build table for 2026 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 or 2.7L EcoBoost with Trailer Tow Package 53R. The Raptor's 3.0L engine is separately rated at 5,510 lb. | OEM chart |
Raptor is not a 7,500 lb truck. Occupants, cargo and hitch load must remain within the vehicle's other limits.
Source: Ford, 2026 Ranger towing information. Engine-level ratings and explicit footnotes reviewed. Exact GCWR/drivetrain rows await visual column verification.
Spec sheet
7 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 or 2.7L EcoBoost with Trailer Tow Package 53R. The Raptor's 3.0L engine is separately rated at 5,510 lb.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
- Ford lists 30 square feet without Trailer Tow Package and 55 square feet with the package.Ford source
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- 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
- SuperCrew, 5-ft box: 128.7 in.Ford Pro source — 2026 Ranger: dimensions
- Bed length
- 5-ft box: 59.6 in at floor.Ford Pro source — 2026 Ranger: cargo box
- Bed width and depth
- 48.2 in between wheel wells; 62.4 in maximum inside width; 20.8 in inside height.Ford Pro source — 2026 Ranger: cargo box
- 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
- 2.3L EcoBoost I4: 7,500 lb conventional. Requires: Trailer Tow Package 53R.; 2.7L EcoBoost V6: 7,500 lb conventional. Requires: Trailer Tow Package 53R.; 3.0L EcoBoost V6 Raptor: 5,510 lb conventional. Requires: Raptor only; tow equipment standard per footnote 2.Ford source
- Transmission
- XL 2.3L EcoBoost: 10-speed automatic. Other engines not covered by this field's source section.Ford source — XL power and handling
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Axle ratio
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tow package
- Not transcribed for this model year.
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.
- Trailer frontal area
- Ford lists 30 square feet without Trailer Tow Package and 55 square feet with the package.
- Receiver limits
- The rear step bumper is limited to 3,500 lb trailer / 350 lb tongue. The standard Ranger receiver lists 7,500 / 750 lb; Raptor lists 5,510 / 550 lb. The vehicle's lower applicable limit still controls.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. The spec sheet above lists the sourced wheelbase information for this year. GCWR is not transcribed for this year.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2025
- Conventional: 7,500 lb in 2025, 7,500 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
2024 redesign
2026 is year 3 of this generation (2024–2026). Redesigned Ranger. The 2025 page cites a 7,500-pound maximum with the trailer-tow package, and a lower Raptor figure.
Engines cited for 2026
| Engine | Output | Max tow | What it requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | — | 7,500 lb conventional | Trailer Tow Package 53R. |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | — | 7,500 lb conventional | Trailer Tow Package 53R. |
| 3.0L EcoBoost V6 Raptor | — | 5,510 lb conventional | Raptor only; tow equipment standard per footnote 2. |
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 2026 Ford Ranger tow?
- The cited maximum for a 2026 Ford Ranger is 7,500 lb conventional. 2.3L EcoBoost or 2.7L EcoBoost with Trailer Tow Package 53R. The Raptor's 3.0L engine is separately rated at 5,510 lb.
- Did Ranger towing change for 2026?
- Compare the cited 2026 figures on this page with the 2025 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- 2.3L EcoBoost or 2.7L EcoBoost with Trailer Tow Package 53R. The Raptor's 3.0L engine is separately rated at 5,510 lb.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 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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