The 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup trucks are built to offer exceptional power, and towing capacity. The F-250 Pickup Trucks are equipped with powerful engines, and drivetrain to excel at conquering the toughest of jobs.
There are three engines available for the 2021 Ford F-250 which are a 6.2L V8 Gas Engine, a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel Engine, and a 7.3L V8 Gas engine. The diesel engine offers more power, and towing capacity in comparison to the gas engine.
The 2021 F-250 powerful pickup truck is equipped with various towing features such as Standard Trailer Sway Control, Standard Hill Start Assist, Smart Trailer Tow Connector, Tow/Haul Mode with an integrated Engine-Exhaust brake, Trailer Brake Controller (TBC), Trailer Reverse Guidance, and Ultimate Trailer Two Camera System. The 2018 F-250 was also available with a 5th-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package.
Let’s explore the 2021 Ford F-250 Towing Capacity with towing charts, engine configuration, towing features, and more. Without further ado, let’s get started.
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity according to the Engine Type
A 6.2L 2-Valve V8 Gas engine, a 7.3L OHV V8 Gas Engine, and a 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engines are three powerful engines available for the 2021 Ford F250 Pickup Truck.
ENGINE TYPE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY |
6.2L V8 Engine | 15,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 15,800 lbs (5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 Engine | 20,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 22,800 lbs (5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
7.3L OHV V8 Gas Engine | 15,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 19,500 lbs (5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
The 6.2L V8 Gas Engine produces a peak power of 385 hp, and a peak torque of 430 lb-ft. The 2021 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 15,800 lbs.
The 7.3L OHV V8 Gas Engine delivers a peak power of 350 hp, and a peak torque of 468 lb-ft. With this powertrain, the 2021 Ford F-250 offers a conventional towing of up to 15,000 lbs, and 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 19,500 lbs.
On the other hand, the powerful 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 engine delivers a maximum power of 475 hp at 2,600 rpm, and a peak torque of 1,050 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm. The 2021 F250 offers a maximum conventional towing of up to 20,000 lbs, and 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 22,800 lbs with the V8 Diesel engine.
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (SRW 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) 14,000 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) |
7.3L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (SRW 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) | 12,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 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) |
6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
7.3L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (SRW 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) 15,000 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) 15,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000/15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
7.3L V8 | 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,900 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,500 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW Regular Cab)
ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (142” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (142” WB 8’ Box) |
6.2L V8 | 13,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,800 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) 22,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
7.3L V8 | 15,400 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW 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) 22,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,900 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,900 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,500/14,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,700/14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
7.3L V8 | 15,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 19,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 15,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 19,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 18,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 18,600/18,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW 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) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,200 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) 21,700 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,800/15,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,400 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,700/14,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,100 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,100/18,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 12,900/12,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 17,300 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 17,300 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
7.3L V8 | 15,100 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 19,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 18,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 17,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 18,600/18,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 16,900/16,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
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Towing Features on Ford F250
The 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.
Smart Trailer Tow Connector
The Smart Trailer Tow Connector offers trailer connection status, lighting, and trailer battery alerts/warnings. The alerts, and warnings are displayed in the message center or the productivity screen.
Smart Trailer Tow Connector system is included in all optional towing packages.
Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System
The 2021 Ford F250 Super Duty was also equipped with a camera system including an available 360-degree camera, trailer reverse guidance cameras, rearview 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 models. It includes adaptive steering, auto high-beam headlamps with rain-sensing windshield wipers, lane-keeping Alert, Trailer Reverse Guidance, and Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System.
Conclusion on 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing Capacity
The maximum conventional towing capacity of the 2021 Ford F-250 is 20,000 lbs which is achievable with the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel engine. Likewise, the maximum 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing capacity is 22,800 lbs when properly equipped.
Some Important Information on 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 2021 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, the weight of passengers, addition of trailer tongue, availability of towing accessories, and other customizations.
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