The 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup Trucks were introduced to offer optimum power, and towing/hauling capacity. The maximum towing capacity of the 2017 F250 Super Duty was 17,600 lbs when equipped with a powerful engine, and towing packages.
Two powerful engines; a 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, and a 6.2L 2-Valve V8 gas engine were available for the 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty trucks. The diesel engine offered more power, and towing capacity compared to the standard gas engine.
Besides, the powerful truck was equipped with a rear stabilizer bar, rear auxiliary springs, and increased capacity front springs, and was also certified for slide-in camper installation. The truck was also available with the Camper Package.
In this blog, we will explore the 2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity with chart, engine configuration, towing features, and more. Without any delay, let’s get started.
2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity according to engine configuration
A 6.2L V8 engine, and a 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel engine were the two powerful engines available for the 2017 Ford F250 Pickup Truck.
| ENGINE TYPE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY |
| 6.2L V8 Engine | 15,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 15,700 lbs (5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
| 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8 Engine | 17,600 lbs (Conventional Towing) 18,500 lbs (5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
The 6.2L V8 Gas Engine delivers a peak power of 385 hp, and a peak torque of 430 lb-ft. The 2017 F250 powered by this gas engine offered a maximum conventional towing of up to 15,000 lbs, and 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 15,700 lbs.
On the other hand, the powerful 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8 engine produced a maximum power of 440 hp at 2,800 rpm, and a peak torque of 925 lb-ft at 1,800 rpm. The 2017 F250 offers a maximum conventional towing of up to 17,600 lbs, and 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 18,500 lbs with the V8 Diesel engine.
2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (142” Wheelbase) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (142” Wheelbase) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (164” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (164” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) | 14,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,900 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (160” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (160” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 13,300 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 17,600 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (142” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (142” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,400 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,500 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 16,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,500 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 16,500 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (164” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (164” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 17,400 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 17,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 16,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 17,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 17,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,700 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,400 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 15,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,900 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,900 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (160” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (160” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 16,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 16,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,300 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,700 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,300 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 12,500 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 12,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 13,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 12,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 13,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
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Towing Features on Ford F250
The 2017 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.
Trailer Sway Control
The Trailer Sway Control was available for the 2017 Ford F250 trucks. It works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac to detect trailer sway, and reduce it as necessary. The AdvanceTrac works with the Roll Stability Control (RSC) system.
The AdvanceTrac feature comes with additional software that monitors the vehicle’s performance while towing. The yaw motion of the vehicle is measured by the software, and then the sway condition is reduced after the software determines it.
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.
When the ABS module senses the towing vehicle’s brakes are approaching lockup, the controller’s trailer braking strategy changes to compensate for traction conditions, reducing the risk of trailer brake lockup.
TBC is fully integrated into the truck’s brake system, and provides instant visual, and audible warnings in case of accidental trailer disconnect.
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 2017 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.
Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System
The 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty was also equipped with a camera system including available 360-degree camera, trailer reverse guidance cameras, rear view camera, rear central high-mounted stop lamp camera, and LED center high-mounted stop lamp.
Tow Technology Bundle
The Tow Technology Bundle was available for the LARIAT, and King Ranch model. It includes adaptive steering, auto high-beam headlamps with rain-sensing windshield wipers, lane-keeping Alert, Trailer Reverse Guidance, Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System.
Conclusion on 2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity
The maximum conventional towing capacity of the 2017 Ford F250 is 17,600 lbs which is achievable with the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel engine. Likewise, the maximum 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing capacity is 18,500 lbs when properly equipped.
Some Important Information on 2017 Ford F250 Towing Capacity
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 15% of the total loaded trailer weight for 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing.
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% 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 2017 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.
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