Flat Tow 6G Ranger? Update 6/23 ***NOT FLAT TOWABLE***

[Lab00Rat]

Can you please link the tech specs that say it’s NOT flat towable? I’ve got two versions of them but neither mentioned anything about flat towing.

Dealer accessible only until they are in-build.
I did not ask for a screen capture because I don't know if it's still proprietary to dealers only. He's shown me many details about the Bronco before release that were all confirmed in-build.
I'll stop by on my next trip and ask for a screenshot of the dealer information portal.


If you are buying a Ranger 6G MY24, you should insist that the dealer show you the technical specifications for the Ranger Platform. If they say "we don't know about flat towing", then be prepared for a 6G Ranger that's not Flat-Towable. The dealer will be just fine if you cancel your order because they can still sell your truck to someone else given the low availability of this truck. Walkaways are just fine with dealerships when it doesn't hurt them any.

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[NC Spuds]

Dealer accessible only until they are in-build.
I did not ask for a screen capture because I don't know if it's still proprietary to dealers only. He's shown me many details about the Bronco before release that were all confirmed in-build.
I'll stop by on my next trip and ask for a screenshot of the dealer information portal.


If you are buying a Ranger 6G MY24, you should insist that the dealer show you the technical specifications for the Ranger Platform. If they say "we don't know about flat towing", then be prepared for a 6G Ranger that's not Flat-Towable. The dealer will be just fine if you cancel your order because they can still sell your truck to someone else given the low availability of this truck. Walkaways are just fine with dealerships when it doesn't hurt them any.

Well, I took your word for it and ordered a GMC Canyon Denali. Confirmed that it is flat towable! I’ve got a 7/17 build date so hopefully I’ll have it sometime in August. Thanks!

 

[Lab00Rat]

Well, I took your word for it and ordered a GMC Canyon Denali. Confirmed that it is flat towable! I’ve got a 7/17 build date so hopefully I’ll have it sometime in August. Thanks!

If you did order a Ranger, be sure to question the dealership about the specifications. Don't take "I don't know" for an answer.

Post Pics! I almost bought that model in '21 till I luckily found the Ranger 5G I have now just before I signed for the GMC.

 

[NC Spuds]

If you did order a Ranger, be sure to question the dealership about the specifications. Don't take "I don't know" for an answer.

Post Pics! I almost bought that model in '21 till I luckily found the Ranger 5G I have now just before I signed for the GMC.

I ordered a 6g Ranger Lariat the day the order banks opened, and my dealer knew from the start about my need for flat towing. I questioned him after seeing the threads here about the 6g not being able to be flat-towed. He claims to have checked directly with Ford and found nothing stating that it was not capable of being flat-towed. Strange!

The twins (GMC/Chevy) were refreshed for the 2023 model year. The Canyon Denali seemed most comparable to the Lariat, although it was a couple grand more. When I dug into it, the Canyon had many features missing from my Lariat build that easily justified the price difference (2.7L, rear air, vented seats, sunroof, etc).

I’m quite sure I’d be happy with either one, so we’ll see which comes in first and go from there. I ordered the Denali in Black and the Ranger in Grey.

 

[TimmyB]

Went to my dealer today and after a bit of searching, we were able to find this page. No ifs, ands, or buts. 24 will not be a toad.

 

[Lab00Rat]

I ordered a 6g Ranger Lariat the day the order banks opened, and my dealer knew from the start about my need for flat towing. I questioned him after seeing the threads here about the 6g not being able to be flat-towed. He claims to have checked directly with Ford and found nothing stating that it was not capable of being flat-towed. Strange!

The twins (GMC/Chevy) were refreshed for the 2023 model year. The Canyon Denali seemed most comparable to the Lariat, although it was a couple grand more. When I dug into it, the Canyon had many features missing from my Lariat build that easily justified the price difference (2.7L, rear air, vented seats, sunroof, etc).

I’m quite sure I’d be happy with either one, so we’ll see which comes in first and go from there. I ordered the Denali in Black and the Ranger in Grey.

That's a good looking truck. I ordered similar last time, but my 5G came in faster than the GMC on my last round. We'll see what the future holds. Please update with how easy/hard it'll be to rig for flat towing.

 

[Lab00Rat]

Went to my dealer today and after a bit of searching, we were able to find this page. No ifs, ands, or buts. 24 will not be a toad.

That's the page I was shown. Thanks for posting, saving me a trip.

 

[Lab00Rat]

I ordered a 6g Ranger Lariat the day the order banks opened, and my dealer knew from the start about my need for flat towing. I questioned him after seeing the threads here about the 6g not being able to be flat-towed. He claims to have checked directly with Ford and found nothing stating that it was not capable of being flat-towed. Strange!

The twins (GMC/Chevy) were refreshed for the 2023 model year. The Canyon Denali seemed most comparable to the Lariat, although it was a couple grand more. When I dug into it, the Canyon had many features missing from my Lariat build that easily justified the price difference (2.7L, rear air, vented seats, sunroof, etc).

I’m quite sure I’d be happy with either one, so we’ll see which comes in first and go from there. I ordered the Denali in Black and the Ranger in Grey.

I looked it up - for my self also, yes... this truck is flat tow in specific configurations (4x4).

From the Build and Price on the GMC site.

Summary of the build I'm looking at...

Best of luck to us all. We need a responsive manufacturer to address assumed features from the bitterness of missed expectations.

 

[NC Spuds]

I looked it up - for my self also, yes... this truck is flat tow in specific configurations (4x4).

From the Build and Price on the GMC site.

Summary of the build I'm looking at...

Best of luck to us all. We need a responsive manufacturer to address assumed features from the bitterness of missed expectations.

The GMC owners manual is also available online. I’ve searched it and can confirm that it has instructions for flat-towing.

 

[fordtrks4ever]

All the GMC dealers near me are marking the canyon up $2,500.

 

[NC Spuds]

All the GMC dealers near me are marking the canyon up $2,500.

I was lucky then. Dealers down this way are selling for MSRP, but they are also pre-selling their allocations so none are sitting around on lots. Seems to be a good demand for the 23’s as that was their refresh year.

 

[Deleted member 6753]

This is somewhat of a deal breaker for me, my intention was to tow the RR with our class A motor home. I read a post this morning that the 2024 raptor and Rangers will not be flat tow Ready. So the only option would be to trailer tow. I have them checking if I step down too. XLT Tremor would it be towable so waiting on word. I may have a RR coming that I don’t want.

 

[goalieThreeOne]

There have two or three threads about it on this forum if you want to learn more.

 

[Deleted member 6764]

This is somewhat of a deal breaker for me, my intention was to tow the RR with out class A motor home. I read a post this morning that the 2024 raptor and Rangers will not be flat tow Ready. So the only option would be to trailer tow. I have them checking if I step down too. XLT Tremor would it be towable so waiting on word. I may have a RR coming that I don’t want.

As of now there is no Tremor, could change for later production maybe.

 

[Deleted member 6753]

There have two or three threads about it on this forum if you want to learn more.

Thanks I didn’t see them but will look again

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