2017 Ford F150 Towing Capacity with Chart

The 2017 Ford F150 trucks were built to offer a power-packed performance and reliability. The Pickup truck offered remarkable towing capacity as it was able to tow heavier trailers, and also delivered best-in-class payload ratings. The impressive towing and hauling capability was supported by the exceptional space, efficient powertrain, and performance.

The 2017 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.

2017 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Based on Engine Types

There were five engines available for the 2017 F150 Pickup trucks that offered unrivaled performance, and outstanding capability.

ENGINE TYPE	MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY	MAXIMUM PAYLOAD
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 Engine	7,600 lbs	1,910 lbs
2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine	8,500 lbs	2,210 lbs
3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine	12,200 lbs	3,220 lbs
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Engine	11,100 lbs	3,270 lbs
3.5L EcoBoost H.O.	8,000 lbs	1,200 lbs

The 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 engine was standard on 2017 Ford F150 truck, and it could 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 could tow up to 7,600 lbs.

The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine generated a maximum power of 325 hp at 5,750 rpm, and a maximum torque of 375 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm. The 2017 F150s powered by this engine offered a maximum towing capacity of 8,500 lbs.

The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine helped the 2017 Ford F150 to tow up to 12,200 lbs which is the highest rated capacity. This engine produced a maximum power of 375 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a torque of 470 lb-ft at 2,500 rpm.

Likewise, the 2017 Ford F-150 powered by a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine was capable of towing 11,600 lbs. The peak power generated by the V8 engine was 385 hp at 5,750 lbs while the max torque was 387 lb-ft at 4,500 lbs.

The 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 Engine was also available for the 2017 Ford F-150 models. This engine delivered a max power of 450 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a max torque of 510 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm. F-150 could tow up to 8,000 lbs with this powertrain.

2017 Ford F-150 Conventional towing chart

Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only. The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including options, hitch, passengers, and cargo) and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating). Trailer tongue load weight should be 10-15% of the total loaded trailer weight. Make sure that the vehicle payload (reduced by option weight) will accommodate the trailer tongue load weight and the weight of passengers and cargo added to the towing vehicle.

Regular Cab 4X2

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.55	9,400	122″	5,000
		9,500	141″	5,000
	3.73	12,000	122″	7,600
		12,100	141″	7,600
2.7L GTDI V6	3.15/3.31	12,200	122″	7,600
		12,300	141″	7,600
	3.73	13,100	122″	8,500
			141″	8,400
		13,300	141″	8,500
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	13,000	122″	8,300
		13,900	141″	9,000
	3.55	13,800	122″	9,100
		14,900	141″	10,000
	3.73	16,000	141″	11,000
3.5L GTDI V6	3.15	15,500	141″	10,700
	3.55	17,000	141″	12,200
	3.73	17,100	141″	12,000/12,100

Regular Cab 4X4

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

SuperCab 4×2

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

SuperCab 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.73	12,200	145″	7,200
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,700	145″	7,500
	3.73	13,300	145″	8,100/8,000
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	14,300	145″	9,000
			164″	8,800
	3.55	14,000	145″	8,700
		14,400	145″	9,000
		14,500	164″	9,000
	3.73	15,000	145″	9,600
		16,200	145″	10,900
			164″	10,700
		16,200	164″	10,600
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	16,000	145″	10,700
		16,200	164″	10,700
	3.55	16,000	145″	10,700
		16,200	164″	10,700
		17,100	145″	11,800
			164″	11,600
	3.73	17,100	164″	11,500
	4.10	12,000	145″	6,000

SuperCrew 4X2

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

SuperCrew 4×4

Engine	Axle Ratio	GCWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
3.5L 4-Valve V6	3.73	12,200	145″	7,100
2.7L GTDI V6	3.55	12,800	145″	7,600
	3.73	13,300	145″	8,100/8,000
5.0L 4-Valve V8	3.31	14,300	145″	8,900
			157″	8,900
	3.55	14,000	145″	8,600
			157″	8,600
		14,400	145″	9,000
		14,500	157″	9,000
	3.73	15,000	145″	9,600
			157″	9,500
		16,200	145″	10,800
			157″	10,800
		16,200	157″	10,500/10,600
3.5L GTDI V6	3.31	16,100	145″	10,500/10,700
			157″	10,700
	3.55	16,100	145″	10,700
			157″	10,700
		16,700	145″	11,100
		16,900	145″	11,500
		17,100	157″	11,700
	3.73	17,000	157″	11,400
			157″	11,500
		14,250	145″	8,000

2017 Ford F-150 5th-wheel towing capacity charts 

Regular Cab 4×2

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

Regular Cab 4X4

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

SuperCab 4×2

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

SuperCab 4×4

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

SuperCrew 4×2

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

SuperCrew 4×4

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

2017 Ford F-150 Payload Capacity 

Regular Cab

Engine	Drive Type	Max. GVWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	4×2	6,010	122.4″	1,910
		6,100	141.1″	1,900
	4×4	6,050	122.4″	1,700
		6,100	141.1″	1,660
2.7L Ecoboost V6	4×2	6,010	122.4″	1,820
		6,100	141.1″	1,820
		6,650		2,210*
	4×4	6,050	122.4″	1,590
		6,250	141.1″	1,690
		6,800		2,110*
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	4×2	6,200	122.4″	1,900
		6,750	141.1″	2,340
		7,600		3,040**
		7,850		3,270***
	4×4	6,400	122.4″	1,830
		6,950	141.1″	2,290
		7,600		2,810**
		7,850		3,040***
3.5L EcoBoost	4×2	7,050	141.1″	2,600
		7,600		2,990**
		7,850		3,220***
	4×4	7,050		2,330
		7,600		2,770**
		7,850		2,980***

SuperCab

Engine	Drive Type	Max. GVWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	4×2	6,100	145.0″	1,650
	4×4	6,300		1,590
2.7L Ecoboost V6	4×2	6,250	145.0″	1,710
		6,750		2,110*
		6,500	163.7″	1,820
		6,900		2,150*
	4×4	6,500	145.0″	1,650
		7,000		2,100*
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	4×2	6,900	145.0″	2,300
		7,000	163.7″	2,980
		7,600		2,730**
		7,850		2,960***
	4×4	7,050	145.0″	2,190
		7,000	163.7″	2,000
		7,600		2,480**
		7,850		2,720***
3.5L EcoBoost	4×2	6,900	145.0″	2,230
		7,050	163.7″	2,230
		7,600		2,690**
		7,850		2,920***
	4×4	7,050	145.0″	2,120
		7,050	163.7″	1,950
		7,600		2,450**
		7,850		2,680***

SuperCrew  

Engine	Drive Type	Max. GVWR (lbs.)	Wheelbase	Maximum Payload Weight Ratings (lbs.)
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	4×2	6,150	145.0″	1,610
	4×4	6,350	145.0″	1,570
2.7L Ecoboost V6	4×2	6,250	145.0″	1,640
		6,650		1,950*
		6,350	156.8″	1,720
		6,800		2,080*
	4×4	6,500	145.0″	1,630
		6,900		1,960*
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	4×2	6,800	145.0″	2,160
		6,950	156.8″	2,280
		7,600		2,680**
		7,850		2,910***
	4×4	7,000	145.0″	2,100
		7,050	156.8″	2,100
		7,600		2,430**
		7,850		2,660***
3.5L EcoBoost	4×2	6,750	145.0″	2,050
		7,000	156.8″	2,240
		7,600		2,640**
		7,850		2,870***
	4×4	7,000	145.0″	2,030
		7,050	156.8″	2,040
		7,600		2,390**
		7,850		2,630***

Trailer Towing Package

Trailer Towing Package is recommended for all light trucks that will be used for towing to help ensure easy, proper connection of trailer lights. Content may vary depending on model, trim, and/or powertrain. See your dealer for specific content information.

• 7-Wire Harness & 4-/7-Pin Connector
• Trailer Wiring Harness (4-Pin)
• Hitch Receiver
• Aux. Auto Trans. Oil Cooler
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector
• Upgraded Front Stabilizer Bar
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist
• Upgraded Rear Axle
• Upgraded Rear Bumper
• Trailer Brake Controller 
• 36-Gallon Fuel Tank

Frontal Area Considerations

Frontal Area is the total area in square feet that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air resistance. The chart above shows the maximum trailer frontal area that must be considered for a vehicle/trailer combination. Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle.

Vehicle	Frontal Area Limitations/  Considerations	With
Ford 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

Rear Axle Ratio Codes

If you do not know the axle ratio of your vehicle, check its Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar). Below the bar code, you will see the word AXLE and a two-digit code. Use this chart to find the axle ratio that corresponds to that code:

Vehicle Model	Rear Axle Ratio	Non-Limited Slip	Electronic Locking
F-150	3.15	15	L5
	3.31	27	L3
	3.55	19	L9
	3.73	26	L6
	4.10	Not Available	L4

Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity

Hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball or ball mounting. You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball, ball mounting, weight-distributing equipment (i.e., equalizing arms and snap-up brackets, sway control system), and other appropriate equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load.

Vehicle Model	Weight Carrying Max. Trailer Capacity (lbs.)	Max. Tongue Load (lbs.)	Weight Distributing Max Trailer Capacity (lbs.)	Max. Tongue Load (lbs.)
REAR STEP BUMPER
F-150	5,000	500	–	–
HITCH RECEIVER
F-150	5,000	500	12,200	1,220
F-150 Raptor	8,000	800	8,000	800

2017 Ford F-150 Maximum Cargo Weight With Slide-In Camper

F-150 Model	Drive Type	Wheelbase	GVWR (lbs.)		Maximum Cargo Weight Rating (lbs.)
			3.5L GTDI	5.0L	3.5L GTDI Std.	5.0L Std.
Regular Cab	4×2	141.1″	7,600	7,600	2,588	2,642
SuperCab	4×2	163.7″	7,600	7,600	1,841	1,884
SuperCrew	4×2	156.8″	7,600	7,600	1,793	1,834
Regular Cab	4×4	141.1″	7,600	7,600	2,374	2,409
SuperCab	4×4	163.7″	7,600	7,600	1,601	1,639
SuperCrew	4×4	156.8″	7,600	7,600	1,551	1,585
Regular Cab	4×2	141.1″	7,850	7,850	2,820	2,874
SuperCab	4×2	163.7″	7,850	7,850	2,073	2,116
SuperCrew	4×2	156.8″	7,850	7,850	2,025	2,066
Regular Cab	4×4	141.1″	7,850	7,850	2,587	2,641
SuperCab	4×4	163.7″	7,850	7,850	1,833	1,871
SuperCrew	4×4	156.8″	7,850	7,850	1,783	1,817

2017 F-150 Towing Features

The towing features included an available integrated trailer brake controller, smart trailer tow connector, tow mirror, and 360-degree camera system that provided a view of all four sides of the truck. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert, and trailer tow monitoring technology were also available for the F150s.  Likewise, the Dynamic Hitch Assist enabled easier hitching by helping to line up the truck and trailer without requiring a spotter or having to get out of the vehicle. 

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control™) system to expand the vehicle’s dynamic stability control capabilities, adding an additional layer of confidence and control while towing a trailer. 

Tow/Haul Mode

It reduces gear hunting and improves power delivery. Especially useful with hauling or towing a heavy load 

Hill Start Assist

It helps prevent rolling back on a grade by momentarily maintaining brake pressure until the engine delivers enough torque to move the truck up the hill 

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. Fully integrated into the instrument panel and vehicle’s onboard computer 

Pro Trailer Backup Assist 

It is an available feature that improves driver confidence by letting the driver steer the trailer instinctively as they control the accelerator and brakes, while the truck takes care of the rest.

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