The Ford F150, released in 2012, offers superior towing capabilities. It has a wide variety of available models, cabs, box configurations, and equipment. With the integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tow mirrors, and rearview camera, you can make sure your truck is perfect for the job.
All 4WD models also have neutral tow functionality and the Truck Apps feature on the LCD productivity screen allows customers to track and store information for individual trailers.
The 2012 Ford F-150 has a max trailer towing capacity of 5,000 – 11,300 lbs. for all automatic transmission trucks. In order for the F150 to accommodate these weights, requires either the Trailer Towing Package or the Max Trailer Towing Package. Without these packages, a trailer should never exceed 5,000 lbs.
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Key features of the 2012 Ford F150
- • Tuned shear-style body mounts help keep road vibration away from the vehicle body for a quiet and comfortable ride
- • 4-wheel vented disc brakes with standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution for responsive, confident stops and exceptional control under hard braking
- • Deep cargo boxes offering the largest capacity in their class, plus available class-exclusive box side steps and tailgate steps for easy access
2012 Ford F150 Engine Options
There were four powerful engines available for the 2012 Ford F150 including a 3.7L 4V DOHC V6, a 5.0L 4V DOHC V8, a 6.2L 2V SOHC V8, and a 3.5L 4V DOHC V6.
| ENGINE | MAXIMUM POWER | MAXIMUM TORQUE |
| 3.7L 4V DOHC V6 | 302 hp | 278 lb.-ft. |
| 5.0L 4V DOHC V8 | 360 hp | 380 lb.-ft. |
| 6.2L 2V SOHC V8 | 411 hp | 434 lb.-ft. |
| 3.5L 4V DOHC V6 EcoBoost | 365 hp | 421 lb.-ft. |
2010 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart based on Engine Types
| ENGINE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.7L 4V DOHC V6 | 6,100 lbs |
| 5.0L 4V DOHC V8 | 9,800 lbs |
| 6.2L 2V SOHC V8 | 11,300 lbs |
| 3.5L 4V DOHC V6 EcoBoost | 11,300 lbs |
2012 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart
The 2012 Ford F150 came with three cab configurations including Regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. It was built with a fully boxed ladder-style frame (the strongest in its class). Plus, the hydroformed high-strength steel resulted in excellent handling control and responsiveness.
Before you can determine the towing capacity of your 2012 Ford F150, you will need to know the exact engine specifications. Generally speaking, these are determined by the engine size, type of drivetrain (two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive), and axle ratio.
[Regular Cab]
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.7L 4-Valve V6 | 5,500 lbs (126” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 6,000 lbs (126” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 5,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 6,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 5,700 lbs (126” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 5,900 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 7,900 lbs (126” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (126” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) | 7,600 lbs (126” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (126” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 8,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 8,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
[Super Cab]
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.7L 4-Valve V6 | 5,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 5,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 8,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,900 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (163” Wb. and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,600 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,600 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,200 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 8,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,800 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (163” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 8,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.2L 2-Valve V8 | N/A | 6,000 lbs (133” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) |
[Super Crew]
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.7L 4-Valve V6 | 5,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | N/A |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,900 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 7,900 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,500 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,500 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,200 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 8,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,700 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 8,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,200 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,200 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) 7,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,200 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,500 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,500 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,000 lbs (157” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.2L 2-Valve V8 | 7,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,900 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
Conclusion
The 2012 Ford F150 has a towing capacity of up to 11,300 lbs., depending on the truck’s cab configuration, engine size, and payload rating. Thanks to its 6.2L SOHC 2V V8 and 3.5L DOHC 4V V6 engines, the Ford F150 boasts an impressive maximum towing capability.
There are three main types of towing: fifth-wheel towing, gooseneck towing, and bumper hitch towing. Each type of trailer requires a specific trailer hitch with its own weight capacity and configuration.
Before you hit the road or tow anything, be sure that your truck is in good working order with the proper air pressure in tires, and hitch connection for safety and reliability as well as following any local/state laws when it comes to tow speed or distance from other vehicles on the road.
You may also want to consider upgrading your Ford F150 with lift kits or traction bars, performance brakes, exhaust systems, transmission coolers, and much more for enhanced stability and handling while towing heavier loads. Be sure that you give your vehicle a test drive before departing on a long haul so that all settings are adjusted accordingly in order to avoid potential problems while out on the open roads!
Some safety protocols for safe towing
- You should not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% 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.
- F150 owners must carefully read, and review the owner’s manual before using their pickup truck for towing purposes.
- The maximum towing capacity may only be achieved when the 2021 F150 is equipped with a powerful engine, Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, wheels, and other towing accessories.
- The towing capacity varies according to the vehicle configuration, cargo, number of passengers, availability of towing accessories, and other customizations.
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