2026 Ford Ranger towing capacity
The 2026 Ford Ranger is rated to tow up to 7,500 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 7,500 lb
- 80% guideline
- 6,000 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 750 lb+
Max rating: 2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost with the trailer tow package (Raptor: 5,510 lb).
How much can your Ford Ranger really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
7,500 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Within limits, at 93% of the maximum
Legal, but above the 80% many towing guides recommend for hills, wind and braking.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 13,500 lb
Where the Ford Ranger’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: ford.com, caranddriver.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Colorado | 7,700 lb |
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | 7,150 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 4,000 lb |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Ford Ranger?
Up to 7,500 lb when properly equipped (2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost with the trailer tow package (Raptor: 5,510 lb)). Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Ford Ranger safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 6,000 lb for a Ford Ranger rated at 7,500 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Ford Ranger?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 750 lb to 1,125 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
