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.

ENGINEMAXIMUM POWERMAXIMUM TORQUE
3.7L 4V DOHC V6302 hp278 lb.-ft.
5.0L 4V DOHC V8360 hp380 lb.-ft.
6.2L 2V SOHC V8411 hp434 lb.-ft.
3.5L 4V DOHC V6 EcoBoost365 hp420 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.

ENGINEMAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY
3.7L 4V DOHC V66,700 lbs
5.0L 4V DOHC V89,800 lbs
6.2L 2V SOHC V811,300 lbs
3.5L 4V DOHC V6 EcoBoost11,300 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

EngineAxle Ratio GCWR (lbs.)126″ Wb (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)


3.7L 4-Valve V6
3.5510,4005,500
10,6005,600
3.7311,5006,600
11,7006,700



5.0L 4-Valve V8
3.3112,9007,900
13,5008,400
3.5513,3008,300
14,9009,800
3.7315,30010,000*


3.5L GTDI V6
3.1514,0008,800
3.3114,9009,700
3.5515,0009,800
3.7316,60011,300*
*Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package

Regular Cab 4×4

EngineAxle Ratio GCWR (lbs.)126″ Wb (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)

3.7L 4-Valve V6
3.7311,5006,300
11,7006,500



5.0L 4-Valve V8
3.5512,9007,600
13,5008,100
3.7313,3008,000
15,1009,700
15,3009,700*


3.5L GTDI V6
3.3115,1009,600
3.5515,2009,700
3.7315,2009,700
16,90011,300*
*Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package

SuperCab 4×2

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)163″ Wb (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6 3.7311,7006,400


5.0L 4-Valve V8
3.3113,5008,1007,900
3.5514,9009,5009,300
3.7315,3009,600*



3.5L GTDI V6
3.1514,0008,6008,400
3.3114,9009,5009,300
3.5515,2009,8009,600
3.7316,90011,300**
17,00011,300*/**

6.2L 2-Valve V8
3.5515,5009,800
3.7317,00011,300
*Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package/** Requires Max Trailer Towing Package.

SuperCab 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)WheelbaseMaximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V63.7311,700145″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
15,300163″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
3.5515,600145″9,700
3.7317,100145″11,200
4.1012,500133″6,000

SuperCrew 4×2

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)WheelbaseMaximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V6 3.7311,700145″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
15,300157″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
13,300145″7,500***
16,900145″11,300**
17,000157″11,300**
17,100157″11,300*



6.2L 2-Valve V8

3.55

15,600
145″9,800
157″9,700


3.73
13,500145″7,500***

17,100
145″11,300
157″11,200
*Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package/**  Requires Max Trailer Towing Package/ *** Limited Model

SuperCrew 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)WheelbaseMaximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)



5.0L 4-Valve V8

3.55
13,500145″ 7,700
157″7.500


3.73
15,100145″ 9,300
157″9,100
15,300157″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
13,400145″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
3.5515,600145″9,600
157″9,500
3.7313,500145″7,300

17,100
145″11,100
157″11,000
4.1014,700145″8,000****
*Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package / **  Requires Max Trailer Towing Package/ *** Limited Model/ **** Ford Raptor.

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 TypeMax. GVWR (lbs.)Wheelbase Maximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)



3.7L 4-Valve V6 
4×26,450126.0″1,710
4×26,750145.0″1,930
4×46,650126.0″1,670
4×46,950145.0″1,900





5.0L 4-Valve V8
4×26,650126.0″1,810
4×27,050145.0″2,090
4×28,200145.0″3,120
4×46,800126.0″1,710
4×47,250145.0″2,060
4×48,200145.0″2,810
3.5L GTDI V64×27,050145.0″2,060
4×28,200145.0″3,100
4×47,200145.0″1,920
4×48,200145.0″2,810

SuperCab 

EngineDrive TypeMax. GVWR (lbs.)WheelbaseMaximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)

3.7L 4-Valve V6
4×26,700145.0″1,600
4×46,900145.0″1,510



5.0L 4-Valve V8
4×27,100145.0″1,870
4×27,300163.0″1,930
4×28,200163.0″2,710
4×47,350145.0″1,830
4×47,450163.0″1,770
4×48,200163.0″2,400









3.5L GTDI V6
4×27,050145.0″1,790
4×27,300163.0″1,920
4×27,500145.0″2,080
4×27,550163.0″1,990
4×28,200163.0″2,700
4×47,200145.0″1,660
4×47,450163.0″1,780
4×47,700145.0″2,000
4×47,700163.0″1,860
4×48,200163.0″2,390

6.2L 2-Valve V8
4×27,500145.0″2,010
4×47,700145.0″1,950

SuperCrew

EngineDrive TypeMax. GVWR (lbs.)WheelbaseMaximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)
3.7L 4-Valve V64×26,800145.0″1,620




5.0L 4-Valve V8
4×27,100145.0″1,790
4×27,100157.0″1,700
4×28,200157.0″2,620
4×47,350145.0″1,700
4×47,350157.0″1,570
4×48,200157.0″2,330








3.5L GTDI V6
4×27,100145.0″1,750
4×27,100157.0″1,660
4×27,400145.0″1,930
4×27,550157.0″2,000
4×28,200157.0″2,620
4×47,200145.0″1,520
4×47,350157.0″1,560
4×47,650145.0″1,900
4×47,700157.0″1,840
4×48,200157.0″2,310





6.2L 2-Valve V8
4×27,250145.0″1,480
4×27,400145.0″1,810
4×27,550157.0″1,880
4×47,350145.0″1,370
4×47,450145.0″1,180
4×47,700157.0″1,860
4×47,700157.0″1,730

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

F-150 ModelWheelbaseDrive TypeGVWR (lbs.)Maximum Cargo Weight Rating (Lbs.)
3.5L5.0L3.5L Std.5.0L Std.
Regular Cab144.5″4×28,2008,2002,6672,687
SuperCab163.0″4×28,2008,2001,8261,831
SuperCrew156.5″4×28,2008,2001,7461,748
Regular Cab144.5″4×48,2008,2002,3832,382
SuperCab163.0″ 4×48,2008,2001,5151,523
SuperCrew156.5″4×48,2008,2001,4401,455

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/ConsiderationsWith 



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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