The 2008 Ford F250 is a competent off-road vehicle. Equipped with 4-wheel drive, a limited-slip differential, Rancho branded shocks, and several skid plates to protect essential parts while driving over tough terrain, the FX4 Off-Road model is designed to tackle almost any type of obstacle.
Best of all, it offers superior comfort compared to other pickups, making it perfect for long trips!
The 2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity was supported by powerful engine options and various towing features such as an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC), Torqshift 5-speed automatic transmission, and available class-exclusive power scope trailer tow mirrors.
Suppose you are planning to purchase a 2008 F250, or already own it. In that case, you can go through this detailed guide where we will discuss the 2008 Ford F250 towing capacity with engine configuration, conventional towing, 5th-wheel towing charts, and towing guidelines.
2008 Ford F250 Features
- THICK C CHANNEL FRAME of up to 6.7-mm steel is one reason Super Duty delivers best-in-class payload and towing.
- REAR SPRINGS measuring over 66” enhance ride characteristics and provide more windup stiffness to manage torque without compromising ride comfort.
- HOTCHKISS REAR SUSPENSION allows model-specific spring and axle ratings for a wide range of capacities.
- OUTSTANDING BRAKING POWER is what you get from the standard 4-wheel power disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). Huge vented rotors and dual-piston calipers provide strong, consistent stops, even when moving the biggest loads.
- BODY-TO-FRAME MOUNTING BOLTS are driven from the bottom up, a feature many aftermarket builders find desirable.
2008 Ford F250 Powerful Gas, and Diesel Engines
The three powerful engines available for the 2008 F250 were a 5.4L V8 Gas Engine, a 6.8L Triton V10 Engine, and a 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Engine.
| ENGINE TYPE | MAX. POWER | MAX. TORQUE |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 300 hp | 365 lbs.-ft. |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 362 hp | 457 lbs.-ft. |
| 6.4L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 | 350 hp | 650 lbs.-ft. |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity according to engine configuration
| ENGINE TYPE | MAX. TOW CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) | MAX. TOW CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 11,100 lbs (Conventional Towing) 11,100 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 12,100 lbs (Conventional Towing) 12,100 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 12,500 lbs (Conventional Towing) 15,900 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 12,500 lbs (Conventional Towing) 16,800 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (Conventional Towing) 16,200 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 12,500 lbs (Conventional Towing) 16,100 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
The 2008 Ford F250 was available with both manual and automatic transmissions. With that, the pickup truck features distinctive towing capacities.
The following towing chart shows the 2008 Ford F250 Towing capacity (Conventional) with Manual Transmission.
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 9,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 8,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 8,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,800 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 8,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 8,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 8,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
The following towing chart shows the 2008 Ford F250 Towing capacity (Conventional) with Automatic Transmission.
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 10,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 9,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 9,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,800 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 9,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 9,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
Now, let’s explore the 5th-wheel towing capacity chart.
The following chart shows the 5th-Wheel towing capacity of the 2008 Ford F250 equipped with Manual Transmission.
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 9,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 8,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 13,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 13,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 15,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 | 8,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,800 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 8,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L SEFI V10 | 13,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 13,200 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 15,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 15,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 8,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 8,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 13,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 15,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 15,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
The following chart shows the 5th-Wheel towing capacity of the 2008 Ford F250 equipped with an Automatic Transmission.
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 10,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 9,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 14,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 16,400/16,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 16,000/16,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 15,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 9,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,800 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 9,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,400 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 14,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 16,200/16,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,200 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,700/16,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 15,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 15,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 5.4L Triton V8 | 9,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 9,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.8L Triton V10 | 14,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 16,000/16,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 13,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 15,500/15,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 15,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 15,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
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Towing Features on 2008 Ford F250
The 2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity was supported with various towing features including Trailer Brake Controller (TBC), Rearview Camera, and 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package.
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC), and Uplifter Switches
- Provide trailer braking proportioned to vehicle braking.
- Uses braking input, vehicle speed, and ABS logic to balance the performance of the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes.
- Redesigned user-friendly display in the message center display area indicates gain, TBC output, and trailer connection status, including disconnect alarm and message center warning.
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 adjusts transmission operation to match towing and hauling demand, reduces gear hunting, improves the power delivery, and engages engine braking to help control speed when descending hills
5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package
All models of the 2008 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.
PowerScope Trailer Tow Mirrors
Available exclusively on Super Duty, these optional large mirrors adjust, the fold and telescope almost 3″ on each side of the truck at the touch of a switch. They include heated glass, integrated turn signals, and clearance lamps.
New Class-Exclusive Stowage Bed Extender
This optional 21″-tall barrier lets you haul with the tailgate down, or secure smaller loads with the tailgate up. Made of rugged fiberglass-filled polypropylene, it’s corrosion-resistant and folds out of the way when not in use.
Other features include:
- Standard Trailer Tow Connector
- Standard Build Ford Tough Hitch Receivers (12.5K-rated 2” for F-250)
- Complete Tow Command System
Conclusion on 2008 Ford F250 Towing Capacity
The maximum conventional towing capacity of the 2008 Ford F250 is 12,500 lbs achievable with the 6.8L Triton V10, or a 6.4L Turbo Diesel V8 Engine. Likewise, the maximum 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing capacity is 16,800 lbs when powered by a 6.8L Triton V10 engine.
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 2008 Ford F250 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.
- F250 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 2008 F250 is equipped with a powerful engine (6.7L Turbo Diesel V8), 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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