The 2016 Ford Pickups and Chassis Cabs were the real performers– pulling the heaviest trailers in their classes. The Super Duty handled conventional trailers up to 19,000 pounds, 5th-wheel trailers up to 26,500 pounds, and gooseneck trailers up to 31,200 pounds.
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.
Explore the 2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity with Chart
The 2016 Ford F-150 models were available with an integrated trailer brake controller, trailer tow mirrors, and a 360-degree camera system. The 360-degree camera displays all four sides of the vehicle.
The trailer connection status, lighting, trailer battery alerts, and warnings were informed to the driver via an available Smart Trailer Tow Connector. Other important features included Dynamic Hitch Assist, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Trailer Sway Control, Tow/Haul Mode, Hill Start, and Trailer Brake Controller (TBC).
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
Table of Contents
- 2016 Ford F150 Towing Chart Based on Engine Type
- 2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart
- 2016 F150 Towing Chart (Regular Cab)
- 2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart (Super Cab)
- 2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart (Super Crew)
- Conclusion on 2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity
The maximum towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F150 pickup trucks varied according to the engine configuration, availability of towing accessories, cargo, number of passengers, and other customizations.
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 was 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 the 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.
2016 Ford F150 Towing Chart Based on Engine Type
| ENGINE TYPE | MAX POWER | MAX TORQUE | MAX TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 282 hp at 6,250 rpm | 253 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm | 7,600 lbs |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 hp at 5,750 rpm | 375 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm | 8,500 lbs |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 365 hp at 5,000 rpm | 420 lb-ft at 2,500 rpm | 12,200 lbs |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 385 hp at 5,750 rpm | 387 lb-ft at 3,850 rpm | 11,100 lbs |
2016 Ford F150 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.
2016 F150 Towing Chart (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.5L 4-Valve V6 | 5,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 5,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,500 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,400 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 2.7L GTDI V6 | 7,600 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio, and 141” Wb) 8,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio, and 122” Wb) | 7,600 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,700 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 8,300 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 122” Wb) 9,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 141” Wb) 9,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 122” Wb) 10,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 141” Wb) 11,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio, and 141” Wb) | 8,300 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,000 (141” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,600 (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 10,600 lbs (3.15 Axle Ratio, and 141” Wb) 12,200 lbs (3.55/3.73 Axle Ratio, and 141” Wb) | 10,700 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.15/3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,800 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,200 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.5L 4-Valve V6 | 5,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio |
| 2.7L GTDI V6 | 7,600 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 7,500 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 164” Wb) | 7,500 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 6,900 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 9,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 164” Wb) 8,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 10,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) | 8,800 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs(145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,900 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 10,700 lbs (3.15 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 10,600 lbs (3.15 Axle Ratio, and 164” Wb) 11,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 12,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 11,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio, and 164” Wb) | 10,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,700 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 10,700 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,500 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,600 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart (Super Crew)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.5L 4-Valve V6 | 5,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 2.7L GTDI V6 | 7,600 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 8,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio, and 157”/145” Wb) | 7,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 6,900 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 145”/157” Wb) 9,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio, and 145”/157” Wb) 8,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145”/157” Wb) 10,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145”/157” Wb) | 8,900 lbs (145”/157” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 8,100 lbs (145”/157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,600 lbs (145”/157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,800 lbs (145”/157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 10,600 lbs (3.15 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 11,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 11,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 12,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 145” Wb) 10,700 lbs (3.15 Axle Ratio, and 157” Wb) 11,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio, and 157” Wb) 11,900 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio, and 157” Wb) | 10,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,600 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,600 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,400 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
Conclusion on 2016 Ford F150 Towing Capacity
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.
Some Important Information
- 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.
- The maximum towing capacity may only be achieved when the 2015 F150 is equipped with a powerful engine, Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, and wheels, and other towing accessories.
