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2013 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 5,500 – 8,100 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 2013 Ford F-150 tow?
Across 51 configurations with published ratings, 2013 Ford F-150 towing capacity ranges from 5,500 lbs to 8,100 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2013 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: 8,100 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 51 of 51
Highest-rated example: FX2 · 4x2 — 8,100 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x2 — 5,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2013 Ford F-150. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX2 | — | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,100 lbs | 1,870 lbs |
| Lariat | — | 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 | 1,180 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 7,900 lbs | 1,700 lbs |
| Lariat | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 7,900 lbs | 1,700 lbs |
| Platinum | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 7,900 lbs | 1,700 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2013 Ford F-150 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 5,500 – 8,100 lbs (median 7,900 lbs) across 24 configurations in this dataset.
2013 Ford F-150 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,000 – 8,000 lbs (median 7,500 lbs) across 27 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2013 Ford F-150 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,500 – 6,500 lbs (10 configurations).
2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,300 – 8,000 lbs (26 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 7,900 – 8,100 lbs | 13 |
| 3.55 | 5,500 – 7,800 lbs | 21 |
| 3.73 | 6,100 – 7,500 lbs | 15 |
| 4.10 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 2 |
2013 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: 980 – 1,930 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 51
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 — 1,930 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 — 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 2013 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 | 24 |
| 4x4 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 27 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 5,500 – 6,500 lbs | 10 |
| SuperCrew Cab | 6,300 – 8,000 lbs | 26 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 16 |
| 6.5 ft | 5,500 – 8,100 lbs | 27 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 3.55 | 5,500 – 7,800 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 21 |
| 3.73 | 6,100 – 7,500 lbs | 6,300 lbs | 15 |
| 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, SuperCrew Cab
- Bed lengths: 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 5,500 – 8,100 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX2 4x2 SuperCab 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 SuperCab 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 | 6,113 lbs | 1,180 lbs | 411 | 434 | 4.10 | 145.0 |
| 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 SuperCab 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 SuperCab 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 |
| FX4 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,461 lbs | 1,830 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,800 lbs | 5,461 lbs | 1,830 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| FX4 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 |
| 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 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,600 lbs | 5,620 lbs | 1,770 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,600 lbs | 5,620 lbs | 1,770 lbs | 360 | 380 | 3.55 | 163.0 |
| FX4 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 |
| 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 |
| Limited 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,500 lbs | 5,558 lbs | 1,480 lbs | 365 | 420 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| 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 |
| Limited 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,300 lbs | 5,835 lbs | 1,300 lbs | 365 | 420 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,500 lbs | 4,993 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,500 lbs | 4,993 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| STX 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,400 lbs | 5,043 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,400 lbs | 5,043 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,400 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 | 6,300 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 | 6,300 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 | 6,300 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 | 6,300 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 | 6,300 lbs | 4,925 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 126.0 |
| STX 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,100 lbs | 5,333 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,100 lbs | 5,333 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 6,100 lbs | 5,333 lbs | 1,510 lbs | 302 | 278 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| SVT Raptor 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 6,004 lbs | 980 lbs | 411 | 434 | 4.10 | 133.0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
* 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.