The Ford Ranger has been around for decades-and for good reason. For those looking for a pickup smaller than Ford's F-Series without losing some heavy towing capacity, and while retaining good fuel economy, the 2019 Ford Ranger might become your daily workhorse.Â
To help you decide which Ford Ranger will work best with your driving lifestyle, the experts at Fuller Ford put together this in-depth guide to showcase the 2019 Ford Ranger towing capacity for drivers around the Cincinnati, Newport, and Covington areas.
Continue reading to learn about this updated pickup's heavy-hitting towing capacity.
Engine Power & Specs
Ford offers one powerful engine displacement in the 2019 Ford Ranger model to accommodate its well-equipped towing capacity. The 2.3L EcoBoost® engine puts out a hefty 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, which should mean you'll have no issue climbing steep hills with your family camper attached to the tail.
What we enjoy about the 2019 Ford Ranger is the reality that it doesn't suffer losses in efficiency for any of its class-typical capabilities. Whether you opt for the Ranger 4x2 or 4x4, it will have solid in-class MPG. The 4x2 variant comes in with an MPG of 21 city/26 highway/23 combined, and the 4x4 with 20 city/24 highway/22 combined.
Ranger Towing & Payload Capabilities
On all the Ranger 4x2 and 4x4 models, the frame-mounted rear bumper can handle 3,500 pounds. When you opt for the Trailer Tow Package, your Ranger will be equipped with a Class IV trailer hitch receiver and its towing capacity increases to a 7,500-pound maximum. That's a small sailboat, a U-Haul trailer, or a few jet skis worth of hauling capacity!
Of course, if you're towing that much weight, you probably have the bed packed tightly as well. That's why we know you'll enjoy the Ford Ranger for its ability to take a 2,080-pound maximum payload when properly equipped.
The standard 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission with specific modes designed for towing and hauling is just one of many systems that gives the Ranger its high in-class tow capacity. Two additional tow-ready features include Trailer Sway Control and an Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF), which allows you to conveniently switch into four-wheel drive in either a high or low gear setting.
A Utility-Focused Exterior
There aren't any easily damaged exterior components on the well-built, tough 2019 Ranger. Both the front and rear bumpers are steel and mounted directly on the frame. If you look to the front on the 4x4 model, there will be two conveniently accessible tow hooks.
On the back, placed on the bed for when you not only have a trailer or camper behind, but also a fully loaded cargo area, there are six cargo tie-downs to ensure whatever you're packing isn't going to move an inch.
Are you loading up and hauling your boat trailer at night to avoid traffic? There's no need to worry about visibility in the bed with the center high-mounted rear cargo lamp, and no fear of other drivers seeing you with an integrated stop-lamp.
Learn More About the 2019 Ford Ranger
This classic pickup comes into 2019 with a stunning redesign, with increased towing capacity, a suite of driver-assist technology, and a sculpted exterior centered around its ability to perform as an on-road, and off-road, utility vehicle.
Whatever trim level in the 2019 Ford Ranger you might be interested in or suits your needs best, we at Fuller Ford are here to help you. We welcome the drivers near the Cincinnati, Newport, and Covington areas to come down with any questions and schedule a test drive. Contact us today!