The Ford Ranger was introduced into Ford’s lineup as a compact pickup truck in 1984 and is still made today. The Ranger is one of the most popular compact trucks in the USA and has many features consumers expect from today’s trucks including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2025 Ford Ranger?
A 2025 Ford Ranger has a towing capacity ranging from 5,510 to 7,500 pounds depending on the trim level.
The 2025 Ford Ranger tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.
There’s a bit more to know about the 2025 Ford Ranger tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
How Much Can The 2025 Ford Ranger Tow?
The 2025 Ford Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.
The 2025 Ford Ranger tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.
You can always reach out to your local Ford dealership for details to confirm how much your Ranger can tow.
You can check out our guide to Ford Ranger towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.
2025 Ranger Tow Capacity By Trim Level
There are three total trim levels for the 2025 Ranger, and some engines are not available on certain trims, so they’ll each have different max towing limits.
Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each trim level on the 2025 Ford Ranger:
| 2025 Ford Ranger Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XL | 7,500 pounds |
| 2025 Ford Ranger XLT | 7,500 pounds |
| 2025 Ford Ranger Lariat | 7,500 pounds |
| 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor | 5,510 pounds |
2025 Ford Ranger Raptor Towing Capacity
The 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor has a max towing capacity of 5,510 lbs and is equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine.
Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain
2025 Ford Ranger Engine Towing Specs
There are two engine options for the 2025 Ranger, which are a 2.3L EcoBoost I4 that produces 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that produces 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
2025 Ford Ranger 2.3L I4 EcoBoost Engine Tow Capacity: 7,500 pounds
2025 Ford Ranger 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine Tow Capacity: 7,500 pounds
2025 Ford Ranger Drivetrain Towing Specs
The 2025 Ford Ranger drivetrain options are 4×2 and 4×4.
2025 Ford Ranger 4×2 Tow Capacity: 7,500 pounds
2025 Ford Ranger 4×4 Tow Capacity: 7,500 pounds
Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2025 Ford Ranger engine. Your Ford Ranger may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.
2025 Ford Ranger Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity of the 2025 Ford Ranger is 2,128 pounds.
Note that the max payload capacity of your 2025 Ranger will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain and whether or not a towing package that includes other features like an engine oil cooler or transmission oil cooler is installed.
You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.
2025 Ford Ranger Tow Package
The 2025 Ranger comes standard with a basic tow package installed, which includes a 4-pin wiring harness, and ball mounting provisions in the rear bumper, but dos not include the trailer hitch receiver.
There’s a Trailer Tow Package (code 53R) that includes both the Advanced Towing Package (67P) and the Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package (67G).
2025 Ranger Advanced Towing Package 67P
The Advanced Towing Package includes a Trailer Brake Controller and Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
2025 Ranger Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package 67G
The Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package includes a Trailer Brake Controller, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Rear Parking Sensors with Trailer Guidance, Adaptive Cruise Control and Speed Sign Recognition, Front Parking Sensors, and a 360-Degree Camera.
2025 Ford Ranger Tow Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2025 Ford Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing. This number is similar to its main competitors, the 2025 Chevy Colorado and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma.
Here are some similar vehicles to the Ford Ranger and their towing capacities below:
2025 Chevy Colorado Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds
2025 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity: 6,800 pounds
2025 Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity: 7,150 pounds
2025 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2025 GMC Canyon Towing Capacity: 7,700 pounds
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2025 Ford Ranger Owner’s Manual on Ford’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2025 Ford Ranger.