F-150 Towing & Payload Checker

Ford F-150, 2015–2026 · Conventional towing · Numbers straight from Ford's official towing guides

2017 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

Conventional towing, from Ford's official 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide.

Quick answer

Best case: 12,200 lbs — 3.5L EcoBoost V6 · Regular Cab 4x2 · 8 ft · 3.55 axle.

That is the brochure number, for an empty truck with the right packages. Real-world, payload usually runs out first. Run your exact truck and load in the checker →

Engine	Max tow (lbs)	Max payload (lbs)	Best tow setup
3.5L Ti-VCT V6	7,600	1,910	Regular Cab 4x2 · 6.5 ft · 3.73
2.7L EcoBoost V6	8,500	2,210	Regular Cab 4x2 · 6.5 ft · 3.73
3.5L EcoBoost V6	12,200	3,220	Regular Cab 4x2 · 8 ft · 3.55
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	11,000	3,270	Regular Cab 4x2 · 8 ft · 3.73

Full 2017 configuration table

Every conventional-towing row Ford publishes for the 2017 F-150. Rows that share a configuration at different GCWRs are equipment variants — see the notes (Max Trailer Tow Package, Heavy-Duty Payload Package, and similar requirements). Payload is Ford's maximum for the engine, not for one specific cab/bed — your doorjamb sticker has your truck's real figure.

3.5L Ti-VCT V6 — max payload 1,910 lbs (guide figure for this engine)

Cab	Bed	Drive	Axle	GCWR (lbs)	Max tow (lbs)
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	9,400	5,000
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	12,000	7,600
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.55	9,500	5,000
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.73	12,100	7,600
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	9,700	5,000
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	12,200	7,500
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	12,200	7,400
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	9,800	5,000
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	12,200	7,400
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	12,200	7,200
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.55	9,900	5,000
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.73	12,200	7,300
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.73	12,200	7,100

2.7L EcoBoost V6 — max payload 2,210 lbs (guide figure for this engine)

Cab	Bed	Drive	Axle	GCWR (lbs)	Max tow (lbs)
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.15/3.31	12,200	7,600
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	13,100	8,500
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.15/3.31	12,300	7,600
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.73	13,100	8,400
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.73	13,300	8,500
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	12,500	7,700
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	13,300	8,500
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.55	12,500	7,600
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.15/3.31	12,500	7,600
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	13,100	8,200
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	13,300	8,300
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.15/3.31	12,600	7,500
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.73	13,100	8,000
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.73	13,300	8,200
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	12,700	7,500
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.15/3.31	12,600	7,600
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.73	13,100	8,100
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.73	13,300	8,200
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.15/3.31	12,600	7,600
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	13,100	8,100
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	13,300	8,200
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.55	12,800	7,600

3.5L EcoBoost V6 — max payload 3,220 lbs (guide figure for this engine)

Cab	Bed	Drive	Axle	GCWR (lbs)	Max tow (lbs)	Notes
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.15	15,500	10,700
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.55	17,000	12,200	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.31	15,800	10,700
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.55	15,800	10,700
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.55	17,100	12,000	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	17,000	11,800	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	17,100	11,900	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.15	15,800	10,700
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	17,100	12,000	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.15	15,900	10,700
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.55	17,100	11,900	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.31	16,000	10,700
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	16,000	10,700
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	17,100	11,800	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.31	16,200	10,700
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.55	16,200	10,700
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.55	17,100	11,600	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	17,100	11,500	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.55	16,600	11,200	Limited model only
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.55	17,000	11,900	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.15	15,900	10,600
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	17,100	11,800	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	17,100	11,700	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.55	16,100	10,700
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.55	16,700	11,100	Limited model only
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.55	16,900	11,500	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.31	16,100	10,700
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	16,100	10,700
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	17,100	11,700	Requires Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	17,000	11,400	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	17,100	11,500	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package

5.0L Ti-VCT V8 — max payload 3,270 lbs (guide figure for this engine)

Cab	Bed	Drive	Axle	GCWR (lbs)	Max tow (lbs)	Notes
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.31	13,000	8,300
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	13,800	9,100
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.31	13,900	9,000
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.55	14,900	10,000
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x2	3.73	16,000	11,000	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.31	13,200	8,300
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	13,200	8,300
Regular Cab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	14,600	9,600
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.31	14,100	9,000
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.55	14,100	9,000
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	16,100	10,900	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	16,200	11,000
Regular Cab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	16,200	10,900	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.31	13,000	7,900
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.31	14,200	9,100
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	14,000	8,900	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	15,200	10,100
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.31	14,300	9,100
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.55	15,300	10,100
SuperCab	8 ft	4x2	3.73	16,200	10,800	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.31	14,300	9,000
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	14,000	8,700	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	14,400	9,000
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	15,000	9,600	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCab	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	16,200	10,900
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.31	14,300	8,800
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.55	14,500	9,000
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	16,200	10,700
SuperCab	8 ft	4x4	3.73	16,200	10,600	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.31	13,000	7,900
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.31	14,200	9,100
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.55	14,000	8,900	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x2	3.55	15,200	10,100
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.31	13,000	7,800
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.31	14,200	9,000
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	14,000	8,800	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.55	15,200	10,000
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x2	3.73	16,200	10,800	Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.31	14,300	8,900
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.55	14,000	8,600	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.55	14,400	9,000
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.73	15,000	9,600	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCrew	5.5 ft	4x4	3.73	16,200	10,800
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.31	14,300	8,900
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	14,000	8,600	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.55	14,500	9,000
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	15,000	9,500	Requires Special Edition Package
SuperCrew	6.5 ft	4x4	3.73	16,200	10,800