My parents have a 2006 Ford Explorer and I have a 1996 Ford Ranger, the question is can I put a towbar on my truck and have the 2006 Ford Explorer tow my truck? All the way to Texas?? U-Haul wouldn't allow us to rent their towbars for some reason. So, let me know sooner thanks.

Ryan

 

What motor does the Explorer have?

 

It has a 6 cylinder in it.

 

Welcome to Texas, I say yes it should pull it. When you see a big hill coming just get a run approaching it.

 

they stopped renting to anybody with an explorer after the firestone tire problem IIRC

 

They won't rent any trailers to anyone with an explorer. Find someone with a full size truck,suv or van and have them pick up the tow dolly for you.

 

just make sure you pull your driveshafts

 

I picked up a full trailer from U haul. Just told them I wasn't pulling the load, just picking it up lol

 

thats what i was gonna say, just pick it up with your ranger.

 

Yeah the whole Explorer deal started with the firestone/rollover issue. U-haul now prohibits Explorers from towing just to cover their ***. Doesn't matter what year, engine, etc. Anything with the Explorer now is prohibited.

 

Don't tow anything long distance without a trans cooler AT LEAST and preferably a fluid change if you haven't done one yet.

 

Tow bars or tow dolly?