Fact #30: May 12, 1997
Towing Capacity for Selected 1996 Model Cars and Trucks
| Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars | ||
| Buick LeSabre | 3.8 V-6 | 3,000 |
| Buick Roadmaster | 5.7 V-8 | 5,000 |
| Cadillac Fleetwood | 5.7 V-8 | 7,000 |
| Ford Crown Victoria | 4.6 V-8 | 2,000 |
| Minivans | ||
| GM Lumina | 3.4 V-6 | 3,000 |
| Dodge Caravan (FWD) | 2.4 I-4 | 2,000 |
| Ford Aerostar (2WD) | 3.0 V-6 | 3,600 |
| Mazda MPV (AWD) | 3.0 V-6 | 4,000 |
| Pickups | ||
| GM S-Series Sonoma | 2.2 I-4 | 2,000 |
| GM S-Series Sonoma | 4.3 V-6 | 6,000 |
| Dodge Dakota | 3.9 V-6 | 5,800 |
| Dodge Ram W3500 Reg Cab | 8.0 V-10 | 13,600 |
| Dodge Ram W3500 Reg Cab | 5.9 Turbodiesel | 12,100 |
| Ford Ranger Reg Cab (2WD) | 2.3 I-4 | 2,300 |
| Ford F-150 Reg Cab (2WD) | 4.9 I-6 | 5,600 |
| Ford F-150 Reg Cab (2WD) | 7.3 Diesel | 14,000 |
| Sport Utility Vehicles | ||
| GM Suburban C/K2500 | 7.4 V-8 | 10,000 |
| Ford Explorer 4-door (2WD) | 4.0, V-6 | 5,300 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 2.5 I-4 | 2,000 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 5.2 V-8 | 6,500 |
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Note: Models listed were chosen to illustrate the range of towing capacity for that vehicle type. Most vehicles offer a number of engine options. Most vehicles listed require some type of tow package to be able to tow the values listed. | ||
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