3.0L towing

[zachsford]

Hi I have a '03 ranger edge with a 3.0L engine and I'm thinking about towing a pop up camper or a small trailer to do some camping in can my 3.0 handle it? Any advice will help. (I have never towed anything before)

[zachsford]

P.S. It has a 4.10 gear ratio,it a manual and it has a towing package

[Rockledge]

Hello, welcome to FTE!

First, check your Owners Manual, it has important towing information. If you don't have one, you can downolad one here:

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/vdi...p?menuIndex=14

Also, I realize you are probably not talking about a full-size travel trailer, but this thread has a lot of good information on towing in general:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/sh...hreadid=211763

[Benjam04Edge]

I just bought an 04' edge with same engine, transmission and towing package (I have a factory 2 inch receiver hitch) The truck is rated to tow just above 2500lbs. I towed a boat that is not even half that capacity and the truck does not break a sweat. I would stick to 2000lbs dry weight (max)or less properly equipped to allow room for camping gear in your payload .

[tommypeazel]

im a carpenter and for my business i tow a 5x12 inclosed trailer. I exceed the 2500 lbs all the time. all I can say is that if you are going for long distances or towing a lot ditch the tranny cooler that came with your"towing pack" and go for a bigger one. YOur tranny will bill the primary thing to fail while towing. Other than that tow away man the 3.0L ranger is a tank.