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2004 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 5,900 – 9,500 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2004 Ford F-150 tow?
Across 41 configurations with published ratings, 2004 Ford F-150 towing capacity ranges from 5,900 lbs to 9,500 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2004 Ford F-150 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,900 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,500 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 41 of 41
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 9,500 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 5,900 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2004 Ford F-150. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,500 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,500 lbs | 2,690 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,200 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,200 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 8,800 lbs | 1,650 lbs |
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.55 | 8,300 lbs | 1,630 lbs |
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.55 | 8,300 lbs | 1,650 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.55 | 8,000 lbs | 1,750 lbs |
| FX4 | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.55 | 7,700 lbs | 1,680 lbs |
| FX4 | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.55 | 7,700 lbs | 1,690 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2004 Ford F-150 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 6,300 – 9,500 lbs (median 6,500 lbs) across 18 configurations in this dataset.
2004 Ford F-150 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,900 – 9,200 lbs (median 6,200 lbs) across 23 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2004 Ford F-150 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,200 – 7,700 lbs (16 configurations).
2004 Ford F-150 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,900 – 9,500 lbs (25 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 5,900 – 8,300 lbs | 35 |
| 3.73 | 7,300 – 8,800 lbs | 2 |
| 4.10 | 9,200 – 9,500 lbs | 4 |
2004 Ford F-150 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,460 – 2,690 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 41
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 2,690 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 2,690 lbs
- XL · 4x4 · Super Cab — 2,260 lbs
- XLT · 4x4 · Super Cab — 2,260 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,870 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2004 Ford F-150 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 6,300 – 9,500 lbs | 18 |
| 4x4 | 5,900 – 9,200 lbs | 23 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 6,200 – 7,700 lbs | 16 |
| Super Cab | 5,900 – 9,500 lbs | 25 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5,900 – 7,300 lbs | 7 |
| 6.5 ft | 6,000 – 8,800 lbs | 26 |
| 8 ft | 6,300 – 9,500 lbs | 8 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 5,900 – 8,300 lbs | 6,300 lbs | 35 |
| 3.73 | 7,300 – 8,800 lbs | 8,050 lbs | 2 |
| 4.10 | 9,200 – 9,500 lbs | 9,350 lbs | 4 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.55, 3.73, 4.10
- Cab styles: Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Bed lengths: 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 5,900 – 9,500 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,500 lbs | 5,451 lbs | 2,690 lbs | 300 | 365 | 4.10 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,500 lbs | 5,451 lbs | 2,690 lbs | 300 | 365 | 4.10 | 163.0 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,200 lbs | 5,875 lbs | 2,260 lbs | 300 | 365 | 4.10 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,200 lbs | 5,875 lbs | 2,260 lbs | 300 | 365 | 4.10 | 163.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,800 lbs | 5,495 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,300 lbs | 5,509 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,300 lbs | 5,495 lbs | 1,650 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,244 lbs | 1,750 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,117 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,103 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 7,300 lbs | 5,464 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 133.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 7,300 lbs | 5,464 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.73 | 133.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 7,100 lbs | 5,145 lbs | 1,750 lbs | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 133.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,600 lbs | 4,878 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,600 lbs | 4,878 lbs | 1,870 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,500 lbs | 4,772 lbs | 1,830 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,500 lbs | 4,758 lbs | 1,840 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,500 lbs | 4,758 lbs | 1,840 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,500 lbs | 4,772 lbs | 1,830 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,500 lbs | 4,758 lbs | 1,840 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 5,129 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 4,993 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 133.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 5,115 lbs | 1,530 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 5,115 lbs | 1,530 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 5,177 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 5,129 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 4,993 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 133.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 5,115 lbs | 1,530 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,300 lbs | 5,177 lbs | 1,720 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,200 lbs | 5,071 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,200 lbs | 5,057 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,200 lbs | 5,057 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,200 lbs | 5,071 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 6,200 lbs | 5,057 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,435 lbs | 1,460 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,421 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,421 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,435 lbs | 1,460 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,421 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 5,900 lbs | 5,318 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 133.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 5,900 lbs | 5,318 lbs | 1,520 lbs | 231 | 293 | 3.55 | 133.0 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.