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Old 02-05-2017, 07:16 PM
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Is there a source listing available options and packages for our vehicles? For instance my window sticker lists class III trailer and also hitch. Was there such a thing as a trailer towing package? If so, what made up that package?

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Posted too quickly. Found the answer via a pdf of the product marketing literature for the 2011 ranger.

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Old 02-05-2017, 07:33 PM
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From what I know as far as a "tow package" for the Rangers was just a class 3 hitch mounted to the frame under the rear bumper. Neither one of my Rangers had one and I got them from the junk yard for like $25.00 a piece. I personally push my little 4 cylinders to the max and have always preferred pulling with the receiver over the bumper ball.

I haven't seen any Rangers with trailer brakes equipped like on a full size truck. Just because these little trucks shouldn't be used to pull full on car trailers.
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Old 02-12-2017, 07:03 PM
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In their marketing literature and brochures ford did touted the capacity to tow. They are a full on cab on frame truck. I think they have the ability, just not necessarily the best option.

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Old 02-14-2017, 08:12 AM
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I think a factory towing package included a trans cooler as well, or an auxiliary trans cooler. I put a brake controller in my Ranger, figuring the only trailers I have have brakes and are all 7 round pin I just went ahead and put it in when putting a 7 pin plug on the truck.
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Old 02-16-2017, 03:32 PM
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I wish heated mirrors had been an option in '08.
My FX4 has everything else.


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