towing ford ranger

 i desire to tow my 2011 Ford Ranger 2 wheel manual transmission. The book says 55 mph. I drive about 63 mph. Anyone with experience?

I have towed a Ford Ranger 2wd and had no problems with speed restrictions.  I had a Honda scooter on the back.
Safe travels.
Syd

Thanks! I assume it was a manual transmission. I appreciate your information.

I have not towed a Ranger so I can't give first hand information like Syd. 

I have talked with the customer service center (1-800-228-2481 ) at REMCO Towing (http://www.remcoindustries.com/Towing/Store.php) several times in the past and found them to be very helpful, knowledgeable and willing to answer questions about towing a vehicle.  I have spoken with a customer service representative at REMCO Towing about the 55 MPH limit on towing a 2WD Ranger.  He explained that Ford has had this towing restriction in place for several years and that it was imposed to prevent damage to the drive train.  He also pointed out that the battery may run down during towing and one must stop every few hours and run the engine to recharge the battery.

I have learned that manufacturers provide warnings for many different reasons.  Many times it reflects a very minor risk that requires numerous conditions to exist before that risk is realized.  When I finally chose a toad I went with one that only had the restriction of not driving over 65 mph.

Barry

Barry,  What did you choose and why.  How is it working?  Thanks, Steve

Steve

I tow a 2004 Chevy Cavalier and it has worked great for us.  I selected it for a couple of reasons.  First, the car can be towed 4 down with only a 65 MPH restriction.  Second, it only weighs about 2,500 pounds and is well within the limits for the PC, the tow bar and the hitch.  The best reason is that it was a used 4 year old vehicle with only 17,000 miles and all the tow equipment already installed.

Barry