2016 Ford F-150 towing capacity

Up to 12,200 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Regular Cab 4x2 141" Wb, 3.5L GTDI V6, 2WD, 3.55 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 5,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating12,200 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 5,000 lbs.

The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.

2016 Ford F-150 towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

Engine	Conventional	Fifth-wheel or gooseneck	Configurations
3.5L GTDI V6	12,200 lbs	12,100 lbs	77
5.0L 4-Valve V8	11,100 lbs	10,900 lbs	101
2.7L GTDI V6	8,500 lbs	8,400 lbs	56
3.5L 4-Valve V6	7,600 lbs	7,500 lbs	26

2016 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

All 260 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.

Conventional (ball hitch)

2016 Ford F-150 3.5L GTDI V6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	12,200 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	12,000 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	12,000 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	12,000 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	11,900 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	11,800 lbs	17,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	11,800 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,800 lbs	17,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,800 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	11,700 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	11,700 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	11,700 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	11,600 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	11,600 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	11,500 lbs	16,900 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,500 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,400 lbs	17,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,400 lbs	17,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	11,200 lbs	16,600 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Limited model	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	11,000 lbs	16,700 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Limited model	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,700 lbs	15,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,700 lbs	15,900 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,700 lbs	15,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,700 lbs	16,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,700 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,700 lbs	15,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,700 lbs	16,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,700 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,600 lbs	15,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,600 lbs	15,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,600 lbs	15,900 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,600 lbs	16,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,600 lbs	16,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,600 lbs	16,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,600 lbs	16,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,400 lbs	15,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Limited model	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,400 lbs	16,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Limited model	p. 16

2016 Ford F-150 5.0L 4-Valve V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,100 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	11,000 lbs	16,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,900 lbs	16,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,900 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,900 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	10,900 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,700 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,600 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,600 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,500 lbs	16,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,100 lbs	15,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,100 lbs	15,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,100 lbs	15,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,100 lbs	15,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,000 lbs	14,900 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	9,600 lbs	14,600 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,100 lbs	14,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,100 lbs	14,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,100 lbs	14,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,100 lbs	14,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	9,100 lbs	13,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,100 lbs	14,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,000 lbs	13,900 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	9,000 lbs	14,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	9,000 lbs	14,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,000 lbs	14,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,000 lbs	14,400 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,000 lbs	14,400 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,000 lbs	14,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,900 lbs	14,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,900 lbs	14,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,800 lbs	14,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,600 lbs	14,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,600 lbs	14,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,600 lbs	14,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	8,400 lbs	13,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	8,400 lbs	13,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	8,400 lbs	13,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	8,300 lbs	13,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,300 lbs	13,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,300 lbs	13,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,200 lbs	13,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,100 lbs	13,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,100 lbs	13,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	6,900 lbs	12,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	6,900 lbs	12,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	6,900 lbs	12,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; Sport Package	p. 16

2016 Ford F-150 2.7L GTDI V6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,500 lbs	13,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,500 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,500 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,400 lbs	13,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,400 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,300 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,200 lbs	13,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,200 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,200 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,200 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,200 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,100 lbs	13,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,100 lbs	13,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,100 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,000 lbs	13,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,000 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,000 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,000 lbs	13,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch; 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	7,700 lbs	12,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,600 lbs	12,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,600 lbs	12,300 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,600 lbs	12,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,600 lbs	12,600 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,600 lbs	12,600 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	7,600 lbs	12,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,500 lbs	12,600 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	7,500 lbs	12,700 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	7,500 lbs	12,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16

2016 Ford F-150 3.5L 4-Valve V6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,600 lbs	12,000 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,600 lbs	12,100 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,500 lbs	12,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,400 lbs	12,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,400 lbs	12,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,300 lbs	12,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,200 lbs	12,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,100 lbs	12,200 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	5,000 lbs	9,400 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	5,000 lbs	9,500 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	5,000 lbs	9,700 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	5,000 lbs	9,800 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	5,000 lbs	9,900 lbs	weight-distributing hitch	p. 16

Fifth-wheel or gooseneck

2016 Ford F-150 3.5L GTDI V6 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	12,100 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	12,000 lbs	17,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	12,000 lbs	17,100 lbs	17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	11,900 lbs	17,100 lbs	18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	11,800 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,700 lbs	17,000 lbs	17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,700 lbs	17,100 lbs	18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	11,700 lbs	17,100 lbs	17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	11,600 lbs	17,100 lbs	18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	11,600 lbs	17,100 lbs	17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	11,400 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,400 lbs	17,100 lbs	17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,300 lbs	17,000 lbs	17-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	11,300 lbs	17,100 lbs	18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package; Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,500 lbs	15,500 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,500 lbs	15,900 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,500 lbs	15,800 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,500 lbs	15,800 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,300 lbs	15,800 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,300 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.15	10,200 lbs	15,900 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,200 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	10,100 lbs	16,000 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,100 lbs	16,000 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	10,100 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.15	10,000 lbs	15,800 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.55	10,000 lbs	17,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	9,900 lbs	16,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,900 lbs	16,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,900 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.31	9,800 lbs	16,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.55	9,800 lbs	16,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.55	9,800 lbs	16,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	9,600 lbs	16,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,600 lbs	16,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	9,600 lbs	17,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.15	8,300 lbs	15,800 lbs	Limited model	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.55	8,300 lbs	16,600 lbs	Limited model	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.31	6,600 lbs	16,100 lbs	Limited model	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.55	6,600 lbs	16,700 lbs	Limited model	p. 17

2016 Ford F-150 5.0L 4-Valve V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	10,900 lbs	16,000 lbs	17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels; Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,100 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package; 17-inch tires and wheels	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,200 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package; 18-inch tires and wheels	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	10,800 lbs	16,200 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,700 lbs	16,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	10,700 lbs	16,200 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels	p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,600 lbs	16,200 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package; 17-inch tires and wheels	p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,500 lbs	16,200 lbs	18-inch tires and wheels	p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,400 lbs	16,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,400 lbs	16,200 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package; 17-inch tires and wheels; 18-inch tires and wheels	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	10,300 lbs	16,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.73	10,100 lbs	16,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,000 lbs	15,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.55	10,000 lbs	15,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,000 lbs	15,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	10,000 lbs	15,300 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	9,900 lbs	14,900 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	9,600 lbs	16,200 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	9,100 lbs	14,600 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,000 lbs	14,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.31	9,000 lbs	14,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,000 lbs	14,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	9,000 lbs	14,300 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	9,000 lbs	13,800 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	8,900 lbs	13,900 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,900 lbs	14,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,900 lbs	14,300 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,900 lbs	14,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,900 lbs	14,400 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.55	8,900 lbs	14,400 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,900 lbs	14,500 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,900 lbs	14,500 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.31	8,800 lbs	14,300 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,800 lbs	14,300 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,700 lbs	14,300 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,500 lbs	14,000 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.73	8,500 lbs	14,000 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,500 lbs	14,000 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	8,300 lbs	13,500 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.55	8,300 lbs	13,500 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	8,300 lbs	13,500 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	8,200 lbs	13,000 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.31	8,200 lbs	13,200 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,200 lbs	13,200 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,100 lbs	13,500 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.55	8,000 lbs	13,500 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	8,000 lbs	13,500 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	6,800 lbs	12,000 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.31	6,800 lbs	12,000 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	6,800 lbs	12,000 lbs	Sport Package	p. 17

2016 Ford F-150 2.7L GTDI V6 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,400 lbs	13,100 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,400 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,300 lbs	13,100 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,300 lbs	13,300 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,200 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	8,100 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,100 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.73	8,100 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	8,100 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,900 lbs	13,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,900 lbs	13,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,900 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.73	7,900 lbs	13,300 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,700 lbs	13,100 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,700 lbs	13,300 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	7,600 lbs	12,500 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,600 lbs	13,300 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,500 lbs	12,200 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,500 lbs	12,300 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,500 lbs	12,500 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.31	7,500 lbs	12,600 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 157" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,500 lbs	12,600 lbs		p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	7,500 lbs	12,500 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.73	7,500 lbs	13,100 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 164" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.31	7,400 lbs	12,600 lbs		p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	7,400 lbs	12,700 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.55	7,300 lbs	12,800 lbs		p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.73	7,300 lbs	13,300 lbs		p. 17

2016 Ford F-150 3.5L 4-Valve V6 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,500 lbs	12,000 lbs	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,500 lbs	12,100 lbs	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,400 lbs	12,200 lbs	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,300 lbs	12,200 lbs	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.73	7,300 lbs	12,200 lbs	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.73	7,200 lbs	12,200 lbs	p. 17
SuperCab 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.73	7,100 lbs	12,200 lbs	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x4 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	4WD	3.73	7,000 lbs	12,200 lbs	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	4,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x2 141" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	4,900 lbs	9,500 lbs	p. 17
Regular Cab 4x4 122" WbAutomatic Transmission	4WD	3.55	4,900 lbs	9,700 lbs	p. 17
SuperCab 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmission	2WD	3.55	4,900 lbs	9,800 lbs	p. 17
SuperCrew 4x2 145" WbAutomatic Transmissionfootnote 2: 5.5' box accepts a 5th-wheel hitch but current 5th-wheel trailers are not compatible with this model	2WD	3.55	4,900 lbs	9,900 lbs	p. 17

Common questions

Which 2016 Ford F-150 engine tows the most?

3.5L GTDI V6, at up to 12,200 lbs. Next is 5.0L 4-Valve V8 at up to 11,100 lbs.

What does a 2016 Ford F-150 need to tow 12,200 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight-distributing hitch; Max Trailer Tow Package.

Can a 2016 Ford F-150 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?

The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 12,100 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2016 Ford F-150

The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2016 Ford F-150 configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.

Weight-distributing hitch, listed for 129 of 260 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

Trailer wiring harness for the 2016 Ford F-150. See on Amazon (paid link)
Trailer hitch receiver for the 2016 Ford F-150. See on Amazon (paid link)

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.

Where these numbers come from

2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Ford. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.

Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.

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