The 2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak takes the already rugged Ranger up a notch. So if you\'re looking for a hardy vehicle to take you around Emerald, QLD, both on and off-road, this trim is for you. Even though the Wildtrak\'s a solid off-road contender, it can still put in a hard day\'s work. This scrappy truck boasts an impressive towing capacity, perfect for hauling supplies to a job site or your boat out to the lake.
Whether you choose the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel or the 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel, your Wildtrak will have a maximum braked towing ability of 3,500kg. This number is based on the vehicle being outfitted with a genuine Ford tow package. The Wildtrak trim comes with the tow package standard, which means your ute will arrive ready to work.
Understanding Towing Limits
If you\'ve heard dealers toss around terms like braked and unbraked towing, but aren\'t quite sure what they mean, here\'s what you need to know. Your braked towing limit refers to how much weight your vehicle can tow if your trailer has its own brakes.
Your unbraked towing limit refers to how much weight your ute can tow if the trailer does not have its own brakes, and your vehicle\'s brakes are solely responsible for stopping both the ute and trailer. You can typically tow more weight with a braked trailer because your vehicle won\'t struggle to stop the momentum of an unbraked trailer.
Stay Safe in Emerald, QLD
When you haul more weight than your vehicle can handle, you put yourself and everyone else on the road at risk. Unfortunately, many drivers mistakenly believe that towing limits simply tell you how much your ute can pull, when in reality, these limits also tell you how much you can stop. Choosing to ignore this limit can result in financial and physical consequences.
If you exceed your vehicle\'s towing limit, your vehicle will be considered unroadworthy, and you could be fined. Also, your insurance company may not cover the damage if you are in an accident while hauling more than your vehicle\'s limit. Finally, your manufacturer\'s warranty can be voided by overloading your trailer because the too-heavy trailer places the vehicle under stress it was not designed to withstand.
Put the 2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak to Work
Since Ford\'s tow package comes standard with this trim, you won\'t have to adapt your Wildtrak for towing. This Ranger offers a standard-fit electronic brake controller system, enabling you to easily adjust how much stopping power your ute supplies to your trailer\'s brakes. You\'ll also appreciate the wired tow bar that comes standard.
Towing Technology
Let technology make towing easier. First, use the SYNC®4A infotainment centre to create a profile for your trailer. Then, input your trailer\'s dimensions, and the blind-spot monitoring (BLIS) feature will account for your trailer when warning you about vehicles near you.
The infotainment centre also enables you to check your trailer\'s lights effortlessly, as the system will scan the indicator\'s connections. That means no more asking a friend to wave at you if your signals work or running around to check them yourself. Finally, the tow/haul setting on your Wildtrak optimises your acceleration and deceleration in varied elevations and improves handling during turns.
Work hard and play hard with the Ford Ranger Wildtrak trim. No matter what your day holds, you\'ll be ready to tackle it in a Wildtrak.