2013 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Charts

The 2013 Ford F-150 offers reliable towing power with its range of model options. With its additional cab, box configurations, and other features such as the integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tow mirrors, and rearview camera, the 4WD models come equipped with neutral tow functionality and a maximum trailer tow package that includes an updated rear bumper and trailer tow mirrors. 

This ensures that you are able to customize your truck to fit your needs while being able to pull the heaviest of loads!

The 2013 Ford F-150 leads its class with impressive towing capabilities, handling loads of up to 11,300 lbs. Additionally, it excels in hauling and managing weights of up to 3,120 lbs. This makes the F-150 a standout choice for those seeking top-notch towing and hauling performance in a truck.

Key features

• Tuned shear-style body mounts that 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 offer the largest capacity in their class, plus best-in-class pickup box access – steps on all three sides.

2013 Ford F150 Engine Options

There were four powerful engines available for the 2013 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 EcoBoost.

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	420 lb.-ft.

2010 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart based on Engine Types

The towing capacity of the 2013 Ford F150 ranges from 5,500 lbs to 11,300 lbs depending on the cab configuration, engine specification, axle ratio, drivetrain, and other modifications.

ENGINE	MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY
3.7L 4V DOHC V6	6,700 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

2013 Ford F-150 Conventional And 5th-Wheel Towing

The 2013 Ford F150 was available in three different cab configurations: Regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. The superior handling and responsiveness of the truck are powered by the fully boxed ladder-style frame with hydroformed high-strength steel welded through-rail cross members.

 Regular Cab 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	126″ Wb (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	3.55	10,400	5,500	–
		10,600	–	5,600
	3.73	11,500	6,600	–
		11,700	–	6,700
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	12,900	7,900	–
		13,500	–	8,400
	3.55	13,300	8,300	–
		14,900	–	9,800
	3.73	15,300	–	10,000*
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	14,000	–	8,800
	3.31	14,900	–	9,700
	3.55	15,000	–	9,800
	3.73	16,600	–	11,300*

Regular Cab 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	126″ Wb (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	3.73	11,500	6,300	–
		11,700	–	6,500
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.55	12,900	7,600	–
		13,500	–	8,100
	3.73	13,300	8,000	–
		15,100	–	9,700
		15,300	–	9,700*
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	15,100	–	9,600
	3.55	15,200	–	9,700
	3.73	15,200	–	9,700
		16,900	–	11,300*

SuperCab 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	163″ Wb (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	3.73	11,700	6,400	–
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	13,500	8,100	7,900
	3.55	14,900	9,500	9,300
	3.73	15,300	–	9,600*
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	14,000	8,600	8,400
	3.31	14,900	9,500	9,300
	3.55	15,200	9,800	9,600
	3.73	16,900	11,300**	–
		17,000	–	11,300*/**
6.2L 2-Valve V8	3.55	15,500	9,800	–
	3.73	17,000	11,300	–

SuperCab 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	3.73	11,700	145″	6,100
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.55	13,500	145″	7,800
			163″	7,600
	3.73	15,100	145″	9,400
			163″	9,200
		15,300	163″	9,300
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	15,100	145″	9,400
			163″	9,300
	3.55	15,400	145″	9,700
			163″	9,600
	3.73	15,400	145″	9,700
			163″	9,600
		17,100	145″	11,300
			163″	11,100
	4.10	17,100	145″	11,300
			163″	11,100
6.2L 2-Valve V8	3.55	15,600	145″	9,700
	3.73	17,100	145″	11,200
	4.10	12,500	133″	6,000

SuperCrew 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	3.73	11,700	145″	6,300
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	13,500	145″	8,000
			157″	7,900
	3.55	13,500	145″	8,000
			157″	7,900
	3.73	14,900	145″	9,400
			157″	9,300
		15,300	157″	9,500*
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	14,000	145″	8,500
			157″	8,400
	3.31	14,900	145″	9,400
			157″	9,300
	3.55	15,300	145″	9,800
			157″	9,700
	3.73	13,300	145″	7,500***
		16,900	145″	11,300**
		17,000	157″	11,300**
		17,100	157″	11,300*
6.2L 2-Valve V8	3.55	15,600	145″	9,800
			157″	9,700
	3.73	13,500	145″	7,500***
		17,100	145″	11,300
			157″	11,200

SuperCrew 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.55	13,500	145″	7,700
			157″	7.500
	3.73	15,100	145″	9,300
			157″	9,100
		15,300	157″	9,200*
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	15,100	145″	9,200
			157″	9,100
	3.55	15,500	145″	9,600
			157″	9,500
	3.73	13,400	145″	7,300***
		15,500	145″	9,600
			157″	9,500
		17,100	145″	11,200**
			157″	11,100**/11,000*
	4.10	17,100	145″	11,200**
			157″	11,100**
6.2L 2-Valve V8	3.55	15,600	145″	9,600
			157″	9,500
	3.73	13,500	145″	7,300
		17,100	145″	11,100
			157″	11,000
	4.10	14,700	145″	8,000****

2013 Ford F-150 Payload Capacity

With a best-in-class 3,120-lb. max. payload1 capability and best-in-class cargo box volume of up to 81.3 cu. ft., F-150 helps you transport more materials in each load, which could reduce the number of trips you make to and from the work site. Each cross member on its fully boxed frame is precisely positioned to create a flat load floor, then through welded to help create a highly rigid structure, which minimizes frame flex and contributes to stable hauling and towing. Opt for the Tough Bed® factory-installed spray-in bedliner and an industrial-grade synthetic lining will be applied directly to the bed for durable, long-lasting protection.

F-150 Heavy-Duty Payload Package

Increases GVWR to 8,200 pounds. Available on XL and XLT Regular Cab and SuperCab models with 8′ box and XL, XLT, and Lariat SuperCrew with 6.5′ box. Requires 5.0L V8 or 3.5L V6 EcoBoost gas engine and Trailer Tow Package. Max Trailer Tow Package also required with 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine.

• LT245/75R17E BSW A/T tires (5)
• High-capacity 17″ 7-lug steel wheels (XL)
• High-capacity 17″ 7-lug aluminum wheels (XLT/Lariat)
• Heavy-duty shock absorbers
• Upgraded springs, radiator, and auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• 9.75″ gear set with 3.73 limited slip axle

Regular Cab 

Engine	Drive Type	Max. GVWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	4×2	6,450	126.0″	1,710
	4×2	6,750	145.0″	1,930
	4×4	6,650	126.0″	1,670
	4×4	6,950	145.0″	1,900
5.0L 4-Valve V8	4×2	6,650	126.0″	1,810
	4×2	7,050	145.0″	2,090
	4×2	8,200	145.0″	3,120
	4×4	6,800	126.0″	1,710
	4×4	7,250	145.0″	2,060
	4×4	8,200	145.0″	2,810
3.5L GTDI V6	4×2	7,050	145.0″	2,060
	4×2	8,200	145.0″	3,100
	4×4	7,200	145.0″	1,920
	4×4	8,200	145.0″	2,810

SuperCab 

Engine	Drive Type	Max. GVWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	4×2	6,700	145.0″	1,600
	4×4	6,900	145.0″	1,510
5.0L 4-Valve V8	4×2	7,100	145.0″	1,870
	4×2	7,300	163.0″	1,930
	4×2	8,200	163.0″	2,710
	4×4	7,350	145.0″	1,830
	4×4	7,450	163.0″	1,770
	4×4	8,200	163.0″	2,400
3.5L GTDI V6	4×2	7,050	145.0″	1,790
	4×2	7,300	163.0″	1,920
	4×2	7,500	145.0″	2,080
	4×2	7,550	163.0″	1,990
	4×2	8,200	163.0″	2,700
	4×4	7,200	145.0″	1,660
	4×4	7,450	163.0″	1,780
	4×4	7,700	145.0″	2,000
	4×4	7,700	163.0″	1,860
	4×4	8,200	163.0″	2,390
6.2L 2-Valve V8	4×2	7,500	145.0″	2,010
	4×4	7,700	145.0″	1,950

SuperCrew

Engine	Drive Type	Max. GVWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6	4×2	6,800	145.0″	1,620
5.0L 4-Valve V8	4×2	7,100	145.0″	1,790
	4×2	7,100	157.0″	1,700
	4×2	8,200	157.0″	2,620
	4×4	7,350	145.0″	1,700
	4×4	7,350	157.0″	1,570
	4×4	8,200	157.0″	2,330
3.5L GTDI V6	4×2	7,100	145.0″	1,750
	4×2	7,100	157.0″	1,660
	4×2	7,400	145.0″	1,930
	4×2	7,550	157.0″	2,000
	4×2	8,200	157.0″	2,620
	4×4	7,200	145.0″	1,520
	4×4	7,350	157.0″	1,560
	4×4	7,650	145.0″	1,900
	4×4	7,700	157.0″	1,840
	4×4	8,200	157.0″	2,310
6.2L 2-Valve V8	4×2	7,250	145.0″	1,480
	4×2	7,400	145.0″	1,810
	4×2	7,550	157.0″	1,880
	4×4	7,350	145.0″	1,370
	4×4	7,450	145.0″	1,180
	4×4	7,700	157.0″	1,860
	4×4	7,700	157.0″	1,730

2013 Ford F-150 Maximum Cargo Weight With Slide-In Camper

F-150 Model	Wheelbase	Drive Type	GVWR (lbs.)		Maximum Cargo Weight Rating (Lbs.)
			3.5L	5.0L	3.5L Std.	5.0L Std.
Regular Cab	144.5″	4×2	8,200	8,200	2,667	2,687
SuperCab	163.0″	4×2	8,200	8,200	1,826	1,831
SuperCrew	156.5″	4×2	8,200	8,200	1,746	1,748
Regular Cab	144.5″	4×4	8,200	8,200	2,383	2,382
SuperCab	163.0″	4×4	8,200	8,200	1,515	1,523
SuperCrew	156.5″	4×4	8,200	8,200	1,440	1,455

2013 Ford F-150 Frontal Area Considerations

Frontal Area Consideration/Limitation refers to the total area from the front of the vehicle and the trailer exposed to air resistance while moving. The area is measured in square feet. For 2013 F150 Frontal Area Limitations/Considerations are given in the below table:

Vehicle	Frontal Area Limitations/Considerations	With
Ford F-150	Base Vehicle Frontal Area (36 sq. ft.)	Without Trailer Tow Package or Heavy-Duty Payload Package
	60 sq. ft.	With Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package; With Either Trailer Tow Package or Heavy-Duty Payload Package

Conclusion

As we come to the end of this article, we explore the towing capacity of the 2013 Ford F150 pickup truck along with complete towing charts.

The maximum towing capacity of the 2013 Ford F150 is 11,300 lbs. Thanks to its 6.2L SOHC 2V V8 and 3.5L DOHC 4V V6 engines, the Ford F150 boasts an impressive towing capability. 

If you want to increase the towing capacity of your Ford F150, there are towing packages available including traction bars, transmission coolers, brakes, hitches, and more. 

However, you need to 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. 
• The 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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