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2011 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 5,500 – 9,600 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 2011 Ford F-150 tow?
Across 54 configurations with published ratings, 2011 Ford F-150 towing capacity ranges from 5,500 lbs to 9,600 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2011 Ford F-150 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,600 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 54 of 54
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 9,600 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 5,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2011 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 | 9,600 lbs | 2,660 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 9,600 lbs | 2,660 lbs |
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 1,660 lbs |
| FX4 | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 1,550 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 2,360 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 2,360 lbs |
| FX4 | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 9,100 lbs | 1,560 lbs |
| FX2 | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,100 lbs | 1,840 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,100 lbs | 1,840 lbs |
| FX2 | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 1,810 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2011 Ford F-150 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 5,500 – 9,600 lbs (median 7,900 lbs) across 26 configurations in this dataset.
2011 Ford F-150 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,500 – 9,400 lbs (median 7,500 lbs) across 28 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2011 Ford F-150 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,500 – 5,800 lbs (10 configurations).
2011 Ford F-150 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,500 – 9,600 lbs (15 configurations).
2011 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,700 – 9,300 lbs (29 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 7,900 – 8,100 lbs | 12 |
| 3.55 | 5,500 – 7,800 lbs | 16 |
| 3.73 | 5,500 – 9,600 lbs | 24 |
| 4.10 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 2 |
2011 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: 930 – 2,660 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 54
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 2,660 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 2,660 lbs
- XL · 4x4 · Super Cab — 2,360 lbs
- XLT · 4x4 · Super Cab — 2,360 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,920 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2011 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 | 5,500 – 9,600 lbs | 26 |
| 4x4 | 5,500 – 9,400 lbs | 28 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 5,500 – 5,800 lbs | 10 |
| Super Cab | 5,500 – 9,600 lbs | 15 |
| SuperCrew Cab | 5,700 – 9,300 lbs | 29 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5,700 – 9,300 lbs | 18 |
| 6.5 ft | 5,500 – 9,400 lbs | 28 |
| 8 ft | 5,600 – 9,600 lbs | 8 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 7,900 – 8,100 lbs | 7,950 lbs | 12 |
| 3.55 | 5,500 – 7,800 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 16 |
| 3.73 | 5,500 – 9,600 lbs | 5,800 lbs | 24 |
| 4.10 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 2 |
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: 3.31, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10
- Cab styles: Regular Cab, Super Cab, SuperCrew Cab
- Bed lengths: 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 5,500 – 9,600 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 | 9,600 lbs | 5,468 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,600 lbs | 5,468 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,400 lbs | 5,461 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,300 lbs | 5,577 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,300 lbs | 5,777 lbs | 2,360 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,300 lbs | 5,777 lbs | 2,360 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 163.0 |
| FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,100 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 157.0 |
| FX2 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,100 lbs | 5,169 lbs | 1,840 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,100 lbs | 5,169 lbs | 1,840 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,245 lbs | 1,810 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,245 lbs | 1,810 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,245 lbs | 1,810 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,245 lbs | 1,810 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| SVT Raptor 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 6,200 lbs | 970 lbs | 411 | 434 | 4.10 | 145.0 |
| FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,378 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,378 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,378 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,378 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,378 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,378 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,461 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,577 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,577 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,577 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,577 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,577 lbs | 1,550 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Harley-Davidson 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,777 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 411 | 434 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| Lariat Limited 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,777 lbs | 1,440 lbs | 411 | 434 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,560 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| Harley-Davidson 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,200 lbs | 6,052 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 411 | 434 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| Lariat Limited 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,200 lbs | 6,052 lbs | 1,260 lbs | 411 | 434 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| SVT Raptor 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 6,006 lbs | 930 lbs | 411 | 434 | 4.10 | 133.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,043 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,043 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,031 lbs | 1,860 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,043 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,031 lbs | 1,860 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,925 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 5,128 lbs | 1,620 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,925 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 5,128 lbs | 1,620 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,700 lbs | 4,925 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,600 lbs | 4,795 lbs | 1,920 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,600 lbs | 4,795 lbs | 1,920 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 4,685 lbs | 1,730 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 5,333 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 4,685 lbs | 1,730 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 5,333 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 4,685 lbs | 1,730 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.55 | 126.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,500 lbs | 5,333 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
* 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.