Do you plan on towing anything using your 2003 Ford F350 truck? Before doing so, it is important to verify the towing capacity to ensure that it can handle the weight. The Ford F-350 Super Duty is a heavy-duty truck renowned for its strength, performance, and capabilities.
For added assurance and security, the truck comes equipped with advanced safety features such as ABS brakes, stability control, and airbags for both the driver and passenger, which are standard across all models. Additionally, the Tire Pressure Monitor System helps to maintain optimal tire pressure, allowing for a safer driving experience and better fuel efficiency.
To determine the exact towing capacity of your 2003 Ford F350 and avoid surpassing it, utilize this guide.
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Capable and Built Ford Tough F-Series Super Duty offers:
- Conventional trailer towing up to 13,900 lbs.
- Fifth-wheel trailer towing up to 14,200 lbs.
- The most interior room of any truck in its class
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- The dominant grille opening and large cooling capacity help cool the big, powerful engines, which are designed to satisfy one of this truck’s primary work uses – trailer towing!
Four Powerful Engines
- Triton™ 5.4L V8
- Triton™ 6.8L V10
- 7.3L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8
- 6.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8
Safety Features
- Among their many safety features, Ford F-Series Super Duty Pickups offer standard 4-wheel ABS on all models. In addition, available telescoping trailer tow mirrors provide excellent visibility.
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity according to engine configuration
| ENGINE TYPE | MAX. TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY PICKUP) | MAX. TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CAB) |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 9,300 lbs (Conventional Towing) 9,300 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 8,700 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 13,900 lbs (Conventional Towing) 14,200 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 13,100 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (Conventional Towing) 13,700 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 13,100 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.0L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,400 lbs (Conventional Towing) 13,700 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 13,100 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| ENGINE TYPE | MAX. TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY PICKUP) | MAX. TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CAB) |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 9,300 lbs (Conventional Towing) 9,300 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 8,800 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 13,900 lbs (Conventional Towing) 14,200 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 13,300 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (Conventional Towing) 13,700 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 12,800 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.0L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,400 lbs (Conventional Towing) 13,700 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 13,100 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
The 2003 F350 is equipped with a 5.4L 2-Valve SEFI V8 Engine that has a maximum power output of 260 hp and a maximum torque of 350 lb.-ft. This powertrain allows the vehicle to tow up to 9,300 lbs using both conventional and 5th-wheel towing methods.
Alternatively, the vehicle also offers a more robust 6.8L SEFI V10 engine that delivers a peak power of 310 hp and a peak torque of 425 lb-ft. With this engine, the F350 can tow up to 13,900 lbs conventionally and 14,200 lbs using the 5th-wheel towing method.
Plus, there is also an option for a 7.3L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine that delivers a peak power of 275 hp, and a peak torque of 520 lb-ft with a manual transmission. Likewise, it offers a peak power of 250 hp, and a peak torque of 525 lb-ft with an automatic transmission. The maximum conventional towing with this engine is 12,500 lbs while the max 5th-wheel towing is 13,700 lbs.
For those who need even more towing capacity, the 2003 F350 is also available with a 6.0L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine that offers a peak power of 325 hp and a peak torque of 560 lb-ft. With this powertrain, the F350 can tow up to 13,400 lbs conventionally and 13,700 lbs using the 5th-wheel towing method.
The 2003 Ford F350 was available with both manual and automatic transmissions. With that, the pickup truck features distinctive towing capacities.
The following towing chart shows the 2003 Ford F350 Towing capacity (Conventional) with Automatic Transmission.
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 11,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 12,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
The following towing chart shows the 2003 Ford F350 Towing capacity (Conventional) with Manual Transmission.
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,300 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,900 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 13,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 12,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
Now, let’s explore the 5th-wheel towing capacity chart.
The following chart shows the 5th-Wheel towing capacity of the 2003 Ford F350 equipped with Manual Transmission.
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,300 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,900 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
The following chart shows the 5th-Wheel towing capacity of the 2003 Ford F350 equipped with an Automatic Transmission.
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 11,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,100 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
Now, let’s explore the towing capacity of the 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty Chassis Cabs with Manual Transmission.
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity – Regular Chassis Cab (5th-wheel)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity – Super Chassis Cab (5th-wheel)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 6,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,100 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,000 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity – Crew Chassis Cab (5th-wheel)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 6,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 9,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 8,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 11,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 11,700 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
Super Duty Chassis Cabs with Automatic Transmission
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity – Regular Chassis Cab (5th-wheel)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 7,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,800 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 7,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 10,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 13,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 13,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity – Super Chassis Cab (5th-wheel)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 6,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,100 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 12,100 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity – Crew Chassis Cab (5th-wheel)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | DRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 6,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 6,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,800 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | N/A | N/A |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 10,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 9,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 DI Turbo Diesel | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 11,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.0L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) | 11,800 lbs (3.73/4.10 Axle Ratio) |
Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity for 2003 F350 (Super Duty SRW)
| Weight-Carrying Max. Trailer Capacity | Max. Tongue Load | Weight-Distrbuting Max. Trailer Capacity | Max. Tongue Load |
| 5,000 lbs | 500 lbs | 12,500 lbs | 1,250 lbs |
Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity for 2003 F350 (Super Duty DRW)
| Weight-Carrying Max. Trailer Capacity | Max. Tongue Load | Weight-Distrbuting Max. Trailer Capacity | Max. Tongue Load |
| 6,000 lbs | 600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
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Towing Features on 2003 Ford F350
The 2003 Ford F350 was equipped with various towing features including Standard Trailer Sway Control, Trailer Brake Controller, Standard Hill Start Assist, and 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package.
TowCommand Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
This state-of-the-art transmission is engineered and built to handle the highest torque loads and the most demanding work conditions. Its selectable Tow/Haul mode eliminates unwanted gear search on steep grades and helps control vehicle speed when descending hills.
Torqshift 5-speed Automatic Transmission with Tow/Haul Mode
Engineered to handle the highest torque loads and most demanding work conditions.
Selectable Tow/Haul mode helps reduce gear hunting, improves the power delivery, and uses engine braking to help control vehicle speed when descending hills.
Trailer Tow Mirrors
These telescoping mirrors expand the driver’s rearward field of vision around trailers. Additional features include power/heated glass and integrated clearance lights/turn signals.
5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package
All models of the 2003 Ford F250 Pickup truck were available with the 5th-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package which provides the necessary under-the-bed hardware to allow mounting of a 5th-wheel/gooseneck hitch in the pickup bed to put more of the trailer weight over the tow vehicle.
Conclusion on 2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity
The maximum conventional towing capacity of the 2003 Ford F350 is 13,900 lbs whereas the maximum 5th-wheel towing capacity is 14,200 lbs when properly equipped with powerful engines and tow packages.
How to calculate the load your vehicle can carry/tow?
1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain the correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart.
Some Important Information on 2003 Ford F350 Towing Capacity
- You should not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.
- The trailer tongue load weight should be 10%-15% of the total loaded trailer weight.
- The combined weight of the vehicle, and trailer must not exceed the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) mentioned in the vehicle manual.
- F350 owners must carefully read, and review the owner’s manual before buying or using their pickup truck for towing purposes.
- The maximum towing capacity may only be achieved when the 2003 F350 is equipped with a powerful engine, Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, wheels, and genuine/approved towing accessories.
- The towing capacity varies according to the vehicle configuration, cargo, weight of passengers, addition of trailer tongue, availability of towing accessories, and other customizations.
- Your vehicle may tow a class I, II, or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.
- Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
- Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Inspect these components carefully periodically during, and after any towing operation.
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