2025 Ford Ranger towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Ranger page 27
The 2025 Ford Ranger tows up to 7,500 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 5,510 lb to 7,500 lb. Maximum payload is n/a lb.
- Max towing
- 7,500lb
- Max payload
- n/alb
- GVWR
- n/alb
- Curb weight
- n/alb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Trim | Cab | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | GCWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuperCrew | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4x2 | 7,500 | n/a | n/a | 12,370 | 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package (53R) | |
| SuperCrew | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 4x4 | 7,500 | n/a | n/a | 12,590 | 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package (53R) | |
| SuperCrew | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 4x4 | 7,500 | n/a | n/a | 12,745 | 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package (53R) | |
| Raptor | SuperCrew | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 4x4 Auto | 5,510 | n/a | n/a | 11,465 | 4.27 axle, trailer tow equipment standard on Raptor |
Check a trailer against this Ranger
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the n/a lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
GCWR is the combined ceiling for truck and trailer together. Subtracting your loaded truck weight from GCWR gives the real trailer weight you can pull, which is often lower than the headline towing figure.
Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Ranger page 27. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 Ford Ranger tow?
Up to 7,500 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Raptor, SuperCrew, 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 4x4 Auto) is rated at 5,510 lb, and the highest (null, SuperCrew, 2.3L EcoBoost I4, 4x2) at 7,500 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 Ford Ranger?
Maximum payload is n/a lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. Ford does not publish a GVWR for this model, so use the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Does the 2025 Ford Ranger need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 7,500 lb maximum requires the Trailer Tow Package (53R) and applies to the 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (4x2 or 4x4) and the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 4x4, all SuperCrew with the 3.73 axle; Raptor with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 is rated 5,510 lb.. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 Ford Ranger tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 7,500 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 6,000 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the n/a lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.