The 2016 Ford F250 was built to offer exceptional power, and towing/hauling capacity. The maximum towing capacity of the 2016 F250 pickup truck was 16,600 lbs when equipped with a powerful engine, and towing packages.
There were two powerful engine options available for the 2016 Ford F250 (a 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, and a 6.2L 2-Valve V8 gas engine).
Besides, the powerful truck was equipped with a rear stabilizer bar, rear auxiliary springs, increased capacity front springs, and also certified for slide-in camper installation. The truck was also available with the Camper Package.
In this blog, we will explore the 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity with chart, engine configuration, towing features, and more. Without any delay, let’s ge started.
Table of Contents
- 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity according to engine configuration
- 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Cab)
- 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Cab)
- 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
- 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Regular Cab)
- 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Super Cab)
- 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Crew Cab)
- Towing Features on Ford F250
- Conclusion on 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity
2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity according to engine configuration
A 6.2L SOHC V8 engine, and a 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel engine were the two powerful engines available for the 2016 Ford F250 Pickup Truck.
| ENGINE TYPE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY |
| 6.2L SOHC V8 Engine | 15,900 lbs |
| 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8 Engine | 16,600 lbs |
The 6.2L SOHC V8 Gas Engine delivers a peak power of 385 hp, and a peak torque of 430 lb-ft. The 2016 F250 powered by this gas engine offered a maximum conventional towing of up to 12,500 lbs, and 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 15,900 lbs.
On the other hand, the powerful 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8 engine produced a maximum power of 440 hp, and a peak torque of 860 lb-ft. The 2016 F250 offers a maximum conventional towing of up to 14,000 lbs, and 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 16,600 lbs with the V8 Diesel engine.
2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 6.2L SOHC V8 | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 12,500 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 6.2L SOHC V8 | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 6.2L SOHC V8 | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 6.2L SOHC V8 | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,600 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,600 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 16,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 6.2L SOHC V8 | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,300 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,300 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,900 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,900 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | SRW 4×2 MAX TOWING | SRW 4×4 MAX TOWING |
| 6.2L SOHC V8 | 12,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
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Towing Features on Ford F250
The 2016 Ford F250 was available with various towing features such as Standard Trailer Sway Control, Trailer Brake Controller, Standard Hill Start Assist, and 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package.
Standard Trailer Sway Control
The Standard Trailer Sway Control was available for Single-rear-wheel (SRW) models. This control feature works with AdvanceTrac, and RSC (Roll Stability Control) using a yaw motion sensor to monitor the motions of the truck for detecting trailer sway. The system applies selected brakes and reduces engine power to help the driver regain control in the case of trailer swaying.
Though the Dual-rear-wheel (DRW) models were not equipped with AdvanceTrac technology, they operated with a similar yaw motion sensor to detect and control trailer sway.
Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
TBC uses braking input, vehicle speed, and ABS logic to balance the performance of the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes. The trailer brake controller output, gain levels, and trailer connection status is displayed in the instrument cluster.
TBC also offers enhanced braking with greater control due to the integration of Tow/Haul Mode with the engine brake (available on 6.7L Diesel V8 engine only). Besides, TBC assists in eliminating the unwanted frequency of gear shifting on steep uphill grades and allows engine braking to maintain or reduce vehicle speed.
Additional braking and control are available on downhill grades when the TBC feature is used in combination with the engine brake feature on the 6.7L V8 turbo diesel engine.
Standard Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist helps to prevent rolling back on a grade by momentarily maintaining brake pressure until the engine delivers enough torque to move the truck up the hill. You’re always covered while heading up, or in reverse mode.
5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package
All models of the 2016 Ford F250 Pickup truck were available with the 5th-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package which provides the necessary under-the-bed hardware to allow mounting of a 5th-wheel/gooseneck hitch in the pickup bed to put more of the trailer weight over the tow vehicle.
Conclusion on 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity
The maximum conventional towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F250 is 14,000 lbs which is achievable with the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel engine. Likewise, the maximum 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing capacity is 16,600 lbs when properly equipped.
Some Important Information on 2016 Ford F250 Towing Capacity
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 15%-15% of the total loaded trailer weight for 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing.
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 10%-15% of the total loaded trailer weight for conventional towing.
- The combined weight of the vehicle, and trailer must not exceed the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) mentioned in the vehicle manual.
- F250 owners must carefully read, and review the owner’s manual before buying, or using their pickup truck for towing purposes.
- The maximum towing capacity may only be achieved when the 2016 F250 is equipped with a powerful engine (6.7L Turbo Diesel V8), Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, wheels, and genuine/approved towing accessories.
- The towing capacity varies according to the vehicle configuration, cargo, weight of passengers, addition of trailer tongue, availability of towing accessories, and other customizations.
