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 TYPEMAX TOWING CAPACITY (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V67,600
2.7L EcoBoost V68,500
3.5L EcoBoost V612,200
5.0L Ti-VCT V811,100

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) 
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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

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)122″ Wb (lbs.)141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V63.559,4005,000
9,5005,000
3.7312,0007,600
12,1007,600
2.7L GTDI V63.3112,2007,600
12,3007,600
3.7313,1008,5008,400
13,3008,500
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3113,0008,300
13,9009,000
3.5513,8009,100
14,90010,000
3.7316,00011,000
3.5L GTDI V6 3.1515,50010,600
3.5517,10012,200
3.7317,10012,000

Regular Cab 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)122″ Wb (lbs.)141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.559,7005,000
3.7312,2007,5007,400
2.7L GTDI V6 3.5512,5007,7007,600
3.7313,3008,5008,400/8,200
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3113,2008,300
14,1009,000
3.5513,2008,300
14,1009,000
3.7314,6009,600
16,10010,900
16,20011,100
16,20010,900
3.5L GTDI V63.3115,80010,700
3.5515,80010,700
17,10012,000
3.7317,00011,800
17,10011,800

SuperCab 4×2

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.559,8005,000
3.7312,2007,400
2.7L GTDI V6 3.3112,5007,600
12,6007,500
3.7313,1008,2008,000
13,3008,3008,200
5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.3112,0006,900
14,2009,100
14,3009,100
3.5513,5008,400
15,20010,100
15,30010,100
3.7316,20010,800/10,900
3.5L GTDI V63.1515,80010,700
15,90010,600
3.5517,10012,00011,800
3.7317,10011,700

SuperCab 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.7312,2007,200
2.7L GTDI V6 3.5512,7007,500
3.7313,3008,100/8,000
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3114,3009,0008,800
3.5513,5008,200
14,4009,000
14,5009,000
3.7314,0008,600
16,20010,90010,700
16,20010,600
3.5L GTDI V6 3.3116,00010,600
16,20010,700
3.5516,00010,600
16,20010,700
17,10011,70011,600
3.7317,10011,500

SuperCrew 4×2

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V63.559,9005,000
3.7312,2007,300
2.7L GTDI V6 3.3112,6007,6007,600
3.7313,1008,1008,100
13,3008,2008,200
5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.3112,0006,9006,900
14,2009,1009,100
3.5513,5008,4008,400
15,20010,10010,100
3.7316,20010,800
3.5L GTDI V6 3.1515,80010,600/10,400
15,90010,700
3.5516,60011,200
17,00011,800
17,10011,900
3.7317,10011,700

SuperCrew 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.7312,2007,100
2.7L GTDI V63.5512,8007,500
3.7313,3008,000
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3114,3008,9008,900
3.5513,5008,1008,100
14,4009,000
14,5009,100
3.7314,0008,6008,600
16,20010,80010,800
16,20010,500/10,600
3.5L GTDI V6 3.3116,10010,400/10,70010,600
3.5516,10010,70010,600
16,70011,000
16,90011,500
17,00011,600
3.7317,00011,400
17,10011,400

2016 Ford F-150 Dimensions

Cargo Box
Volume (cu. ft.)
5½’ Box
52.8
6½’ Box
62.3
8′ Box
77.4
M. Inside height21.4″21.4″21.4″
N. Length at floor67.1″78.9″97.6″
O. Width at wheelhouse50.6″50.6″50.6″
P. Maximum width at floor65.2″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

EngineDrive TypeGVWR (lbs.)122.4″ WB (lbs.)141.1″ WB (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V64×26,0101,910
4×26,1001,900
4×46,0501,700
4×46,1001,660
2.7L Ecoboost V64×2 6,0101,820
4×2 6,1001,820
4×2 6,6502,210
4×46,0501,590
4×46,2501,690
4×46,8002,110
5.0L Ti-VCT V84×2 6,2001,900
4×2 6,7502,340
4×2 7,6003,040
4×2 7,8503,270
4×46,4001,830
4×46,9502,290
4×47,6002,810
4×47,8503,040
3.5L EcoBoost4×27,0502,580
4×27,6003,010
4×27,8503,240
4×47,0502,360
4×47,6002,800
4×47,8503,010

SuperCab

EngineDrive TypeGVWR (lbs.)145.0″ WB (lbs.)163.7″ WB (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V64×26,1001,660
4×46,3001,600
2.7L Ecoboost V64×26,2501,720
4×26,5001,830
4×26,8002,120
4×26,9002,160
4×46,5001,660
4×47,0002,110
5.0L Ti-VCT V84×26,9002,310
4×27,0002,290
4×27,6002,740
4×27,8502,970
4×47,6002,200
4×47,0002,010
4×47,6002,490
4×47,8502,730
3.5L EcoBoost 4×26,9002,270
4×27,0502,260
4×27,6002,720
4×27,8502,950
4×47,0502,150
4×47,0501,990
4×47,6002,480
4×47,8502,710

SuperCrew

EngineDrive TypeGVWR (lbs.)145.0″ WB (lbs.)156.8″ WB (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V64×26,1501,610
4×46,3501,570
2.7L Ecoboost V64×26,2501,640
4×26,6501,950
4×26,3501,710
4×26,8002,080
4×46,5001,630
4×46,9001,960
5.0L Ti-VCT V84×26,8002,160
4×26,9502,280
4×27,6002,680
4×27,8502,910
4×47,0002,100
4×47,0502,100
4×47,6002,430
4×47,8502,660
3.5L EcoBoost 4×26,8002,120
4×27,0002,260
4×27,6002,660
4×27,8502,890
4×47,0002,060
4×47,0502,060
4×47,6002,420
4×47,8502,650
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

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)122″ Wb (lbs.)141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.559,4004,900
9,5004,900
3.7312,0007,500
12,3007,500
2.7L GTDI V6 3.3112,2007,500
12,3007,500
3.7313,1008,4008,300
13,3008,400
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3113,0008,200
13,9008,900
3.5513,8009,000
14,9009,900
3.7316,00010,900
3.5L GTDI V63.1515,50010,500
3.5517,00012,000
17,10012,100
3.7317,10012,000/11,900

Regular Cab 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)122″ Wb (lbs.)141″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.559,7004,900
3.7312,2007,4007,300
2.7L GTDI V63.5512,5007,6007,500
3.7313,3007,7008,300/8,100
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3113,2008,200
14,1008,900
3.5513,2008,200
14,1008,900
3.7314,6009,100
16,10010,800
16,20010,700/10,800
3.5L GTDI V63.3115,80010,500
17,10011,800
3.7317,00011,700
17,00011,700

SuperCab 4×2

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.559,8004,900
3.7312,2007,300
2.7L GTDI V63.3112,5007,500
12,6007,400
3.7313,1007,9007,700
13,3008,2008,100
5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.3112,0006,800
14,2009,000
14,3009,000
3.5513,5008,300
15,20010,000
15,30010,000
3.7316,20010,800
3.5L GTDI V63.1515,80010,300
15,90010,500
3.5517,10010,30011,400
3.7317,10011,700/11,600

SuperCab 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)164″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V63.7312,2007,100
2.7L GTDI V63.5512,7007,400
3.7313,3007,600/7,900
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3114,3008,9008,700
3.5513,5008,100
14,4008,900
14,5008,900
3.7314,0008,500
16,20010,4009,600/10,600/10,500
3.5L GTDI V63.3116,00010,100
16,2009,600
17,10010,1009,600
3.7317,10011,400

SuperCrew 4×2

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6 3.559,9004,900
3.7312,2007,200
2.7L GTDI V63.3112,6007,5007,500
3.7313,1007,5007,900
13,3008,1008,100
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3112,0006,8006,800
14,2009,0009,000
3.5513,5008,3008,300
15,20010,00010,000
3.7316,20010,700
3.5L GTDI V63.1515,80010,000/8,300
15,90010,200
3.5516,6008,300
17,00010,000
17,10010,200
3.7317,10011,600

SuperCrew 4×4

EngineAxle RatioGCWR (lbs.)145″ Wb (lbs.)157″ Wb (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V63.7312,2007,000
2.7L GTDI V63.5512,8007,300
3.7313,3007,300/7,900
5.0L 4-Valve V83.3114,3008,8008,800
3.5513,5008,0008,000
14,4008,900
14,5008,900
3.7314,0008,5008,500
16,20010,10010,300/10,400
3.5L GTDI V63.3116,1006,600/9,8009,900
3.5516,1009,8009,900
16,7006,600
16,9009,800
17,1009,900
3.7317,00011,300
17,10011,300

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 GTDI5.0L3.5L GTDI Std5.0L Std
4×2 Regular Cab*141.1″7,6007,6002,5952,625
4×2 SuperCab*163.7”7,6007,6001,8771,896
4×2 SuperCrew*156.8″7,6007,6001,8181,835
4×4 Regular Cab*141.1″7,6007,6002,3922,392
4×4 SuperCab*163.7”7,6007,6001,6371,651
4×4 SuperCrew*156.8″7,6007,6001,5761,586
4×2 Regular Cab**141.1″7,8507,8502,8272,857
4×2 SuperCab**163.7”7,8507,8502,1092,128
4×2 SuperCrew**156.8″7,8507,8502,0502,067
4×4 Regular Cab**141.1″7,8507,8502,6132,624
4×4 SuperCab**163.7”7,8507,8501,8691,883
4×4 SuperCrew**156.8″7,8507,8501,8081,818
*17″ tires and wheels./ **  18″ tires and wheels.

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:

VehicleFrontal Area Limitations/ ConsiderationsWith

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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