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My dad just got a 09 Ranger extend cab 2x4 came with a 2.3L in it an auto tranny.Nothing wrong with that nice truck and will do all his hauling needs.Now what does not make sence is it has a trailer towing package on it.Again a nice opt. My questhon is what size trailer can you pull with it? I know the 2.3L is a ballzy engine but be real the 3.0 {MAYBE:icon_rofl:} and 4.0 would be better choice,right?
 


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Well the Duratech 2.3's have signifigantly more pep to them compared to the older ones, though still not exactly a rocket.

any 2.3 and an auto tranny are going to be slow as hell.

Hopefully; since it has the trailer package on it it has a auxiliary trans cooler. That is a BIG thing keeping Ranger auto-trannies alive, make certain it has one and is functional. Even though it's a new truck I'd be tempted to wire in a trans temp gauge to keep an eye on. Seriously, Ford Ranger Auto's can get out of hand and die in a hurry if you're not careful.

My guess would be 2-3,000 lbs. With the 3,000 lb end of the scale being on the shorter trips. Manual trannies are far more forgiving with weight.

It'll probably have an 8.8" out in the rear as well, I've seen an older 2wd 4cyl Ranger with a tow package have that.

If he's hardcore, there is always going to a slightly numerically higher gear ratio, that will take alot of the stress off the tranny as well. The advantage of a 2wd, you only have to do the rear end :D
 

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Well, my opinion is, it will tow up to about 3,000. I think it already has an extra cooler in there behind the grill. I would just take it easy.

I had a '92 Mazda 2600i (4-cylinder, auto) and it did fine with my Casita trailer. Was a good match, actually.
 
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NO offense will....but is there anyting that you havent at some point owned or driven???
 

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Well, my opinion is, it will tow up to about 3,000. I think it already has an extra cooler in there behind the grill. I would just take it easy.

I had a '92 Mazda 2600i (4-cylinder, auto) and it did fine with my Casita trailer. Was a good match, actually.
There awesome little trucks, I used my b2200 to pull more then one car out of a ditch, mind you the 30 pound flywheel on that motor did not hurt.
 

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NO offense will....but is there anyting that you havent at some point owned or driven???
I've never owned or driven a '94 Explorer or a '78 F150.
 

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yeah, all the now ones come with a towing package standard! BUT his is a Class I, where as the 4x4s are class III. Hw can only pull like 2,000 lbs i think plus or minus a few. where as mine can pull like 5,500 lbs
 

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Well the Duratech 2.3's have signifigantly more pep to them compared to the older ones, though still not exactly a rocket.

any 2.3 and an auto tranny are going to be slow as hell.

Hopefully; since it has the trailer package on it it has a auxiliary trans cooler. That is a BIG thing keeping Ranger auto-trannies alive, make certain it has one and is functional. Even though it's a new truck I'd be tempted to wire in a trans temp gauge to keep an eye on. Seriously, Ford Ranger Auto's can get out of hand and die in a hurry if you're not careful.

My guess would be 2-3,000 lbs. With the 3,000 lb end of the scale being on the shorter trips. Manual trannies are far more forgiving with weight.

It'll probably have an 8.8" out in the rear as well, I've seen an older 2wd 4cyl Ranger with a tow package have that.

If he's hardcore, there is always going to a slightly numerically higher gear ratio, that will take alot of the stress off the tranny as well. The advantage of a 2wd, you only have to do the rear end :D
Does the 2.3 duratech have more "pep" than my 2.5?
 

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yep hitches come standard on the new rangers. hey its better than pulling straight off the bumper which i despise...
 

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I pulled a Camaro on a 16ft trailor 150 miles with the 97, 2wd short wheel base, step side. reg cab.

Pulled like a champ at 140k miles.
Now has 200k miles, stock clutch, no slips drips or squeeks.

With a reciever hitch I'd keep the balanced trailor weight under 6k.
But I'm kind of into working a truck like that.
oh............. and plenty of stopping room.

Frank
 

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6k with a 4cylinder.... No way!

Maybe slow towing, but no way on the highway.
 

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I've never owned or driven a '94 Explorer or a '78 F150.
If you ever pass this way, I'll toss you the keys to the Explorer and you can check that box off the list.
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