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2009 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 5,200 – 11,300 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 2009 Ford F-150 tow?
Across 39 configurations with published ratings, 2009 Ford F-150 towing capacity ranges from 5,200 lbs to 11,300 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2009 Ford F-150 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,200 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,300 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 39 of 39
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 11,300 lbs
Lowest-rated example: STX · 4x2 — 5,200 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2009 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 | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 2,660 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 2,660 lbs |
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 11,200 lbs | 1,660 lbs |
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 11,200 lbs | 1,740 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 11,000 lbs | 2,350 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 11,000 lbs | 2,350 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.15 | 8,600 lbs | 1,780 lbs |
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.73 | 8,400 lbs | 1,490 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,300 lbs | 1,740 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,200 lbs | 1,630 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2009 Ford F-150 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 5,200 – 11,300 lbs (median 5,450 lbs) across 18 configurations in this dataset.
2009 Ford F-150 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,400 – 11,200 lbs (median 5,800 lbs) across 21 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2009 Ford F-150 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,400 – 5,800 lbs (14 configurations).
2009 Ford F-150 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,200 – 11,300 lbs (25 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 7,800 – 8,600 lbs | 2 |
| 3.31 | 7,600 – 8,300 lbs | 5 |
| 3.55 | 5,200 – 7,900 lbs | 14 |
| 3.73 | 5,400 – 11,300 lbs | 18 |
2009 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: 1,420 – 2,660 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 39
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 2,660 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 2,660 lbs
- XL · 4x4 · Super Cab — 2,350 lbs
- XLT · 4x4 · Super Cab — 2,350 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,900 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2009 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 | 5,200 – 11,300 lbs | 18 |
| 4x4 | 5,400 – 11,200 lbs | 21 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 5,400 – 5,800 lbs | 14 |
| Super Cab | 5,200 – 11,300 lbs | 25 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5,200 – 8,400 lbs | 7 |
| 6.5 ft | 5,300 – 11,200 lbs | 24 |
| 8 ft | 5,500 – 11,300 lbs | 8 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 7,800 – 8,600 lbs | 8,200 lbs | 2 |
| 3.31 | 7,600 – 8,300 lbs | 8,200 lbs | 5 |
| 3.55 | 5,200 – 7,900 lbs | 5,400 lbs | 14 |
| 3.73 | 5,400 – 11,300 lbs | 5,750 lbs | 18 |
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: 3.15, 3.31, 3.55, 3.73
- Cab styles: Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Bed lengths: 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 5,200 – 11,300 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 | 11,300 lbs | 5,495 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 11,300 lbs | 5,495 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 11,200 lbs | 5,457 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 11,200 lbs | 5,457 lbs | 1,740 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 11,000 lbs | 5,495 lbs | 2,350 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 11,000 lbs | 5,495 lbs | 2,350 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,600 lbs | 5,174 lbs | 1,780 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.15 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 8,400 lbs | 5,406 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.73 | 133.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,300 lbs | 5,457 lbs | 1,740 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,200 lbs | 5,091 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 292 | 320 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,200 lbs | 5,091 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 292 | 320 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,398 lbs | 1,470 lbs | 292 | 320 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,398 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 292 | 320 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,126 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.15 | 133.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,006 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 292 | 320 | 3.31 | 133.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 7,600 lbs | 5,406 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 320 | 391 | 3.31 | 133.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,266 lbs | 1,490 lbs | 292 | 320 | 3.55 | 133.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,056 lbs | 1,840 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,056 lbs | 1,840 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,935 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,935 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,935 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,935 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,935 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 5,348 lbs | 1,420 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 5,348 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 4,807 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 5,348 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 4,807 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,400 lbs | 4,707 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,400 lbs | 4,707 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 5,400 lbs | 5,216 lbs | 1,430 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 133.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,400 lbs | 4,707 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,400 lbs | 4,707 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,400 lbs | 4,707 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,300 lbs | 5,031 lbs | 1,590 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,300 lbs | 5,031 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,300 lbs | 5,031 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 5,200 lbs | 4,949 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 248 | 294 | 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.