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My question to anyone that might know, can a 1998 Ford Ranger 5 speed two wheel drive be towed on the flat?

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Reply #1 –
I have no information on the 1998, but the FMCA Towable Guide: Towing Guides - towing four wheels down

shows that the 1999 Ranger 5 speed manual two wheel drive IS towable 4 wheels down.

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Reply #2 –
Sounds similar to my 2004 F150, 2WD, 5 Spd manual, Ford sez NO flat towing, Remco (?) sez if a Mazda Trany, no limit, no restrictions, Ford sez it has the Mazda. Have towed trouble free 45,000+.
Ford takes the lawyerly position on many towable vehicles, suggest contacting  Remco for honest answer.

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Dave M –
Sounds similar to my 2004 F150


I would think a 1998 Ranger has a completely different drivetrain than a a 2004 F150......  can't compare apples to kumquats.

Unfortunately Remco states "no information for this vehicle" for the 1998 Ranger.
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Reply #4 –
Should be able to. Check the owners manual. Dingy towing guide back to 2000 says so. I'm looking for a supercab ranger myself. Prefer a 3 liter or 4.0. If I can find an 01 to 05 ranger Edge I will be in toad heaven.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #5 –
You might be surprised. The Ranger is the same vehicle as the Mazda B series pickup and uses the Mazda M5OD trans.
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #6 –
Oh yes, Remco did not list my F150 either, why I emailed, asked what was required to tow the Ford F-150, The response was as I posted above.
Why if I had a question about any non listed tow question, not being a genius, I would contact Remco again instead of guessing.