2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Charts

The 2016 Ford F-150 trucks were built with a high-strength steel frame along with a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body. With this build, it could deliver outstanding towing, and handling performance. Efficient Power, Exceptional space, and impressive towing capacity were the major attractions of the 2016 F150s.

The maximum towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F-150 pickup trucks varied according to the engine configuration, availability of towing accessories, cargo, number of passengers, and other customizations. The maximum towing capacity ranges between 5,000 to 12,200 lbs. when equipped properly.

2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity (By Engine Type)

The 2016 Ford F-150s were available with four engine options to offer ultra-performance and reliability standards. The engines available for the 2016 F150 are listed below.

• 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 Engine
• 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine
• 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine
• 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Engine

The 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine equipped on the 2016 Ford F150 was able to deliver a maximum power of 282 hp at 6,250 rpm, and a maximum torque of 253 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm. With this powertrain, the F150 is able to tow up to 7,600 lbs when properly equipped.

Likewise, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine was capable of producing a maximum power of 325 hp at 5,750 rpm, and a torque of 375 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm. The total towing capacity with this engine was 8,500 lbs.

The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine delivers a total power of 365 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a torque of 420 lb-ft. at 2,500 rpm. With this powertrain, the 2016 Ford F-150 pickup truck was able to offer a maximum towing capacity of 12,200 lbs.

With a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine, the Ford F150 could tow up to 11,100 lbs. The maximum power, and torque generated by this V8 engine were 385 hp at 5,750 rpm, and 387 lb-ft at 3,850 rpm respectively.

ENGINE TYPE	MAX TOWING CAPACITY (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	7,600
2.7L EcoBoost V6	8,500
3.5L EcoBoost V6	12,200
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	11,100

Trailer Towing Packages

The following components are included in the trailer towing packages.

• 7-Wire Harness & 4-/7-Pin Connector
• Hitch Receiver
• Aux. Auto Trans. Oil Cooler
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector
• Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar
• Upgraded Rear Axle
• Upgraded Rear Bumper
• Tow/Haul Mode 
• Trailer Brake Controller 
• Trailer Sway Control
• Engine Oil Cooler (3.5L/3.7L) 

2016 Ford F150 Conventional Towing Capacity Chart

There were three configurations for the 2016 Ford F150 Pickup trucks which were Regular Cab, Super Cab, and Supercrew. All these variations were also available on both 4×2 and 4×4 drive types. The towing capacity of the 2016 F150 varied according to the vehicle configuration, engine types, axle ratio, and wheelbase.

Regular Cab 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	122″ Wb (lbs.)	141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,400	5,000	–
		9,500	–	5,000
	3.73	12,000	7,600	–
		12,100	–	7,600
2.7L GTDI V6	3.31	12,200	7,600	–
		12,300	–	7,600
	3.73	13,100	8,500	8,400
		13,300	–	8,500
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	13,000	8,300	–
		13,900	–	9,000
	3.55	13,800	9,100	–
		14,900	–	10,000
	3.73	16,000	–	11,000
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	15,500	–	10,600
	3.55	17,100	–	12,200
	3.73	17,100	–	12,000

Regular Cab 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	122″ Wb (lbs.)	141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,700	5,000	–
	3.73	12,200	7,500	7,400
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,500	7,700	7,600
	3.73	13,300	8,500	8,400/8,200
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	13,200	8,300	–
		14,100	–	9,000
	3.55	13,200	8,300	–
		14,100	–	9,000
	3.73	14,600	9,600	–
		16,100	–	10,900
		16,200	–	11,100
		16,200	–	10,900
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	15,800	–	10,700
	3.55	15,800	–	10,700
		17,100	–	12,000
	3.73	17,000	–	11,800
		17,100	–	11,800

SuperCab 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,800	5,000	–
	3.73	12,200	7,400	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.31	12,500	7,600	–
		12,600	–	7,500
	3.73	13,100	8,200	8,000
		13,300	8,300	8,200
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	12,000	6,900	–
		14,200	9,100	–
		14,300	–	9,100
	3.55	13,500	8,400	–
		15,200	10,100	–
		15,300	–	10,100
	3.73	16,200	–	10,800/10,900
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	15,800	10,700	–
		15,900	–	10,600
	3.55	17,100	12,000	11,800
	3.73	17,100	–	11,700

SuperCab 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.73	12,200	7,200	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,700	7,500	–
	3.73	13,300	8,100/8,000	–
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	14,300	9,000	8,800
	3.55	13,500	8,200	–
		14,400	9,000	–
		14,500	–	9,000
	3.73	14,000	8,600	–
		16,200	10,900	10,700
		16,200	–	10,600
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	16,000	10,600	–
		16,200	–	10,700
	3.55	16,000	10,600	–
		16,200	–	10,700
		17,100	11,700	11,600
	3.73	17,100	–	11,500

SuperCrew 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,900	5,000	–
	3.73	12,200	7,300	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.31	12,600	7,600	7,600
	3.73	13,100	8,100	8,100
		13,300	8,200	8,200
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	12,000	6,900	6,900
		14,200	9,100	9,100
	3.55	13,500	8,400	8,400
		15,200	10,100	10,100
	3.73	16,200	–	10,800
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	15,800	10,600/10,400	–
		15,900	–	10,700
	3.55	16,600	11,200	–
		17,000	11,800	–
		17,100	–	11,900
	3.73	17,100	–	11,700

SuperCrew 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.73	12,200	7,100	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,800	7,500	–
	3.73	13,300	8,000	–
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	14,300	8,900	8,900
	3.55	13,500	8,100	8,100
		14,400	9,000	–
		14,500	–	9,100
	3.73	14,000	8,600	8,600
		16,200	10,800	10,800
		16,200	–	10,500/10,600
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	16,100	10,400/10,700	10,600
	3.55	16,100	10,700	10,600
		16,700	11,000	–
		16,900	11,500	–
		17,000	–	11,600
	3.73	17,000	–	11,400
		17,100	–	11,400

2016 Ford F-150 Dimensions

Cargo Box Volume (cu. ft.)	5½’ Box 52.8	6½’ Box 62.3	8′ Box 77.4
M. Inside height	21.4″	21.4″	21.4″
N. Length at floor	67.1″	78.9″	97.6″
O. Width at wheelhouse	50.6″	50.6″	50.6″
P. Maximum width at floor	65.2″	65.2″	65.2″

2016 Ford F-150 Payload Capacity

Payload refers to the total weight of both passengers and cargo that a truck is specifically designed to carry. It is calculated by subtracting the Base Curb Weight from the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

The following chart lists GVWRs and Maximum Cargo Weights (with minimum equipment) by engine for the 2016 Ford F150 Super Duty.

Regular Cab

Engine	Drive Type	GVWR (lbs.)	122.4″ WB (lbs.)	141.1″ WB (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	4×2	6,010	1,910	–
	4×2	6,100	–	1,900
	4×4	6,050	1,700	–
	4×4	6,100	–	1,660
2.7L Ecoboost V6	4×2	6,010	1,820	–
	4×2	6,100	–	1,820
	4×2	6,650	–	2,210
	4×4	6,050	1,590	–
	4×4	6,250	–	1,690
	4×4	6,800	–	2,110
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	4×2	6,200	1,900	–
	4×2	6,750	–	2,340
	4×2	7,600	–	3,040
	4×2	7,850	–	3,270
	4×4	6,400	1,830	–
	4×4	6,950	–	2,290
	4×4	7,600	–	2,810
	4×4	7,850	–	3,040
3.5L EcoBoost	4×2	7,050	–	2,580
	4×2	7,600	–	3,010
	4×2	7,850	–	3,240
	4×4	7,050	–	2,360
	4×4	7,600	–	2,800
	4×4	7,850	–	3,010

SuperCab

Engine	Drive Type	GVWR (lbs.)	145.0″ WB (lbs.)	163.7″ WB (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	4×2	6,100	1,660	–
	4×4	6,300	1,600	–
2.7L Ecoboost V6	4×2	6,250	1,720	–
	4×2	6,500	–	1,830
	4×2	6,800	2,120	–
	4×2	6,900	–	2,160
	4×4	6,500	1,660	–
	4×4	7,000	2,110	–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	4×2	6,900	2,310	–
	4×2	7,000	–	2,290
	4×2	7,600	–	2,740
	4×2	7,850	–	2,970
	4×4	7,600	2,200	–
	4×4	7,000	–	2,010
	4×4	7,600	–	2,490
	4×4	7,850	–	2,730
3.5L EcoBoost	4×2	6,900	2,270	–
	4×2	7,050	–	2,260
	4×2	7,600	–	2,720
	4×2	7,850	–	2,950
	4×4	7,050	2,150	–
	4×4	7,050	–	1,990
	4×4	7,600	–	2,480
	4×4	7,850	–	2,710

SuperCrew

Engine	Drive Type	GVWR (lbs.)	145.0″ WB (lbs.)	156.8″ WB (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	4×2	6,150	1,610	–
	4×4	6,350	1,570	–
2.7L Ecoboost V6	4×2	6,250	1,640	–
	4×2	6,650	1,950	–
	4×2	6,350	–	1,710
	4×2	6,800	–	2,080
	4×4	6,500	1,630	–
	4×4	6,900	1,960	–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	4×2	6,800	2,160	–
	4×2	6,950	–	2,280
	4×2	7,600	–	2,680
	4×2	7,850	–	2,910
	4×4	7,000	2,100	–
	4×4	7,050	–	2,100
	4×4	7,600	–	2,430
	4×4	7,850	–	2,660
3.5L EcoBoost	4×2	6,800	2,120	–
	4×2	7,000	–	2,260
	4×2	7,600	–	2,660
	4×2	7,850	–	2,890
	4×4	7,000	2,060	–
	4×4	7,050	–	2,060
	4×4	7,600	–	2,420
	4×4	7,850	–	2,650

Note: Requires 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 17" wheels. Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 18" wheels. Maximum capabilities shown are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment. Weight of additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. For additional information, see your vehicle owner's manual.

2016 Ford F-150 5th-Wheel Towing Capacity Chart

Regular Cab 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	122″ Wb (lbs.)	141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,400	4,900	–
		9,500	–	4,900
	3.73	12,000	7,500	–
		12,300	–	7,500
2.7L GTDI V6	3.31	12,200	7,500	–
		12,300	–	7,500
	3.73	13,100	8,400	8,300
		13,300	–	8,400
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	13,000	8,200	–
		13,900	–	8,900
	3.55	13,800	9,000	–
		14,900	–	9,900
	3.73	16,000	–	10,900
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	15,500	–	10,500
	3.55	17,000	–	12,000
		17,100	–	12,100
	3.73	17,100	–	12,000/11,900

Regular Cab 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	122″ Wb (lbs.)	141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,700	4,900	–
	3.73	12,200	7,400	7,300
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,500	7,600	7,500
	3.73	13,300	7,700	8,300/8,100
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	13,200	8,200	–
		14,100	–	8,900
	3.55	13,200	8,200	–
		14,100	–	8,900
	3.73	14,600	9,100	–
		16,100	–	10,800
		16,200	–	10,700/10,800
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	15,800	–	10,500
		17,100	–	11,800
	3.73	17,000	–	11,700
		17,000	–	11,700

SuperCab 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,800	4,900	–
	3.73	12,200	7,300	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.31	12,500	7,500	–
		12,600	–	7,400
	3.73	13,100	7,900	7,700
		13,300	8,200	8,100
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	12,000	6,800	–
		14,200	9,000	–
		14,300	–	9,000
	3.55	13,500	8,300	–
		15,200	10,000	–
		15,300	–	10,000
	3.73	16,200	–	10,800
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	15,800	10,300	–
		15,900	–	10,500
	3.55	17,100	10,300	11,400
	3.73	17,100	–	11,700/11,600

SuperCab 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.73	12,200	7,100	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,700	7,400	–
	3.73	13,300	7,600/7,900	–
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	14,300	8,900	8,700
	3.55	13,500	8,100	–
		14,400	8,900	–
		14,500	–	8,900
	3.73	14,000	8,500	–
		16,200	10,400	9,600/10,600/10,500
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	16,000	10,100	–
		16,200	–	9,600
		17,100	10,100	9,600
	3.73	17,100	–	11,400

SuperCrew 4×2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,900	4,900	–
	3.73	12,200	7,200	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.31	12,600	7,500	7,500
	3.73	13,100	7,500	7,900
		13,300	8,100	8,100
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	12,000	6,800	6,800
		14,200	9,000	9,000
	3.55	13,500	8,300	8,300
		15,200	10,000	10,000
	3.73	16,200	–	10,700
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	15,800	10,000/8,300	–
		15,900	–	10,200
	3.55	16,600	8,300	–
		17,000	10,000	–
		17,100	–	10,200
	3.73	17,100	–	11,600

SuperCrew 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	145″ Wb (lbs.)	157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.73	12,200	7,000	–
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,800	7,300	–
	3.73	13,300	7,300/7,900	–
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	14,300	8,800	8,800
	3.55	13,500	8,000	8,000
		14,400	8,900	–
		14,500	–	8,900
	3.73	14,000	8,500	8,500
		16,200	10,100	10,300/10,400
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	16,100	6,600/9,800	9,900
	3.55	16,100	9,800	9,900
		16,700	6,600	–
		16,900	9,800	–
		17,100	–	9,900
	3.73	17,000	–	11,300
		17,100	–	11,300

2016 Ford F-150 Maximum Cargo Weight With Slide-In Camper

The following table lists GVWRs and Maximum Cargo Weights (with minimum equipment) by the engine for each approved pickup model: 3.5L GTDI and 5.0L V8. The cargo Weight Rating shown in the table is the maximum allowable, assuming the weight of a base vehicle with required camper option content and a 150-lb. passenger at each available seating position. Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package option.

F-150 Models	Wheelbase	GVWR (Lbs.)		Maximum Cargo Weight Rating (Lbs.)
		3.5L GTDI	5.0L	3.5L GTDI Std	5.0L Std
4×2 Regular Cab*	141.1″	7,600	7,600	2,595	2,625
4×2 SuperCab*	163.7”	7,600	7,600	1,877	1,896
4×2 SuperCrew*	156.8″	7,600	7,600	1,818	1,835
4×4 Regular Cab*	141.1″	7,600	7,600	2,392	2,392
4×4 SuperCab*	163.7”	7,600	7,600	1,637	1,651
4×4 SuperCrew*	156.8″	7,600	7,600	1,576	1,586
4×2 Regular Cab**	141.1″	7,850	7,850	2,827	2,857
4×2 SuperCab**	163.7”	7,850	7,850	2,109	2,128
4×2 SuperCrew**	156.8″	7,850	7,850	2,050	2,067
4×4 Regular Cab**	141.1″	7,850	7,850	2,613	2,624
4×4 SuperCab**	163.7”	7,850	7,850	1,869	1,883
4×4 SuperCrew**	156.8″	7,850	7,850	1,808	1,818

2016 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 the 2016 F150 Frontal Area Limitations/Considerations are given in the below table:

Vehicle	Frontal Area Limitations/ Considerations	With
F-150	Base Vehicle Frontal Area (36.6 sq. ft.)	Without Trailer Tow Package or Payload Package
	55 sq. ft.	Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and Trailer Towing Ratings Between 5,001 and 7,700 lbs.
	60 sq. ft.	Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and Trailer Towing Ratings 7,701 lbs. and Greater
	75 sq. ft.	All 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications with Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package

Conclusion

As we come to the end of this article, we explore the 2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity with the towing chart. The F150 models were capable of offering a max towing capacity of 12,200 lbs when properly equipped with towing packages.

The maximum towing capacity may only be achieved when the 2016 F150 is equipped with a powerful engine, Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, wheels, and other towing accessories. You should not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.  Trailer tongue load weight should be 10-15% of the total loaded trailer weight.  F150 owners must carefully read, and review the owner’s manual before using their pickup truck for towing purposes.

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