Recommendation for Flat Tow a 1997 Ford Ranger RWD

Published 10/19/2018

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Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

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Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles

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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

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Question:

How can I flat tow 1997 ford ranger 4cyl 2wd auto trans

asked by: Ronnie H

Expert Reply:

The 1997 Ford Ranger I4 2.3L RWD with automatic transmission will need a drive shaft coupler to be flat towed. We don't have these couplers, but I'll email some help in that area.

Then you can use the following parts to complete the package:

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # BX2117
Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 or Acclaim # BX4330
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251
Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400

Then you will either need a ball mount compatible or a high-low adapter. I've attached article to assist with both and have linked the pages to your options.