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2012 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 5,500 – 9,400 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 2012 Ford F-150 tow?
Across 52 configurations with published ratings, 2012 Ford F-150 towing capacity ranges from 5,500 lbs to 9,400 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2012 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: 9,400 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 52 of 52
Highest-rated example: FX4 · 4x4 · Super Cab — 9,400 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 5,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2012 Ford F-150. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 1,830 lbs |
| FX4 | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 1,700 lbs |
| FX4 | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 9,100 lbs | 1,570 lbs |
| FX2 | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,100 lbs | 1,870 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,100 lbs | 1,870 lbs |
| FX2 | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 1,790 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 1,790 lbs |
| Lariat | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 1,790 lbs |
| Platinum | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 1,790 lbs |
| SVT Raptor | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 4.10 | 8,000 lbs | 1,020 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2012 Ford F-150 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 5,500 – 8,100 lbs (median 7,900 lbs) across 25 configurations in this dataset.
2012 Ford F-150 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,500 – 9,400 lbs (median 7,500 lbs) across 27 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2012 Ford F-150 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,500 – 5,900 lbs (10 configurations).
2012 Ford F-150 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,500 – 9,400 lbs (15 configurations).
2012 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,700 – 9,300 lbs (27 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 7,900 – 8,100 lbs | 14 |
| 3.55 | 5,500 – 7,800 lbs | 18 |
| 3.73 | 5,500 – 9,400 lbs | 18 |
| 4.10 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 2 |
2012 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: 920 – 1,930 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 52
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 1,930 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 1,930 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,930 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 1,930 lbs
- XL · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 1,900 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2012 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 – 8,100 lbs | 25 |
| 4x4 | 5,500 – 9,400 lbs | 27 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 5,500 – 5,900 lbs | 10 |
| Super Cab | 5,500 – 9,400 lbs | 15 |
| SuperCrew Cab | 5,700 – 9,300 lbs | 27 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5,700 – 9,300 lbs | 16 |
| 6.5 ft | 5,500 – 9,400 lbs | 28 |
| 8 ft | 5,600 – 7,900 lbs | 8 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 7,900 – 8,100 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 14 |
| 3.55 | 5,500 – 7,800 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 18 |
| 3.73 | 5,500 – 9,400 lbs | 5,800 lbs | 18 |
| 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 – 9,400 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,400 lbs | 5,461 lbs | 1,830 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,300 lbs | 5,586 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,100 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,570 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 | 1,870 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 | 1,870 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,254 lbs | 1,790 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,254 lbs | 1,790 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,254 lbs | 1,790 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,254 lbs | 1,790 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| SVT Raptor 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 6,210 lbs | 1,020 lbs | 411 | 434 | 4.10 | 145.0 |
| FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,345 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,345 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,345 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,345 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,312 lbs | 1,930 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,345 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,312 lbs | 1,930 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,900 lbs | 5,345 lbs | 1,700 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 | 1,830 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,586 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,586 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,586 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,586 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,700 lbs | 5,586 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,600 lbs | 5,620 lbs | 1,770 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,600 lbs | 5,620 lbs | 1,770 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 163.0 |
| Harley-Davidson 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,777 lbs | 1,410 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 | 1,570 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 | 1,570 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,716 lbs | 1,570 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 | 1,570 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 | 1,570 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| Harley-Davidson 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,300 lbs | 5,984 lbs | 1,300 lbs | 411 | 434 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| SVT Raptor 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 6,016 lbs | 920 lbs | 411 | 434 | 4.10 | 133.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,900 lbs | 4,993 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,900 lbs | 4,993 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,800 lbs | 5,043 lbs | 1,600 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 | 1,600 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 | 1,600 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 | 1,670 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 | 1,670 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 | 1,670 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,600 lbs | 4,764 lbs | 1,930 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,600 lbs | 4,764 lbs | 1,930 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 | 1,710 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 | 1,710 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 | 1,710 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.