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2017 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 5,000 – 10,000 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 2017 Ford F-150 tow?
Across 44 configurations with published ratings, 2017 Ford F-150 towing capacity ranges from 5,000 lbs to 10,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2017 Ford F-150 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 44 of 44
Highest-rated example: Limited · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 10,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 5,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2017 Ford F-150. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.15 | 10,000 lbs | 2,070 lbs |
| Limited | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 10,000 lbs | 2,020 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,130 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,230 lbs |
| Platinum | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,130 lbs |
| Platinum | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,230 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 2,080 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 2,070 lbs |
| Lariat | — | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 2,060 lbs |
| Lariat | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 8,000 lbs | 2,070 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2017 Ford F-150 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 5,000 – 10,000 lbs (median 7,000 lbs) across 21 configurations in this dataset.
2017 Ford F-150 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,000 – 10,000 lbs (median 8,000 lbs) across 23 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2017 Ford F-150 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,000 – 7,000 lbs (8 configurations).
2017 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,000 – 10,000 lbs (23 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 10,000 lbs | 1 |
| 3.31 | 7,000 – 10,000 lbs | 23 |
| 3.55 | 5,000 – 7,000 lbs | 12 |
| 3.73 | 7,000 lbs | 6 |
| 4.10 | 6,000 – 8,000 lbs | 2 |
2017 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: 1,600 – 2,230 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 42
Highest-payload configurations
- King Ranch · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,230 lbs
- Platinum · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,230 lbs
- King Ranch · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,130 lbs
- Platinum · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,130 lbs
- King Ranch · 4x4 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,080 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2017 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 | 5,000 – 10,000 lbs | 21 |
| 4x4 | 5,000 – 10,000 lbs | 23 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 5,000 – 7,000 lbs | 8 |
| SuperCrew Cab | 5,000 – 10,000 lbs | 23 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5,000 – 10,000 lbs | 14 |
| 6.5 ft | 5,000 – 9,000 lbs | 20 |
| 8 ft | 5,000 – 8,000 lbs | 10 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 10,000 lbs | 10,000 lbs | 1 |
| 3.31 | 7,000 – 10,000 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 23 |
| 3.55 | 5,000 – 7,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 12 |
| 3.73 | 7,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 6 |
| 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: 3.15, 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: 5,000 – 10,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 10,000 lbs | 4,984 lbs | 2,070 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.15 | 145.0 |
| Limited 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 10,000 lbs | 5,236 lbs | 2,020 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,597 lbs | 2,130 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,630 lbs | 2,230 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,597 lbs | 2,130 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,630 lbs | 2,230 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,848 lbs | 2,080 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,893 lbs | 2,070 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,930 lbs | 2,060 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,893 lbs | 2,070 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,848 lbs | 2,080 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,893 lbs | 2,070 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Raptor 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,697 lbs | — | 0 | 0 | 4.10 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,930 lbs | 2,060 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,893 lbs | 2,070 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,930 lbs | 2,060 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,893 lbs | 2,070 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,477 lbs | 1,740 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,539 lbs | 1,910 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,540 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,572 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,780 lbs | 1,740 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,805 lbs | 1,640 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,539 lbs | 1,910 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,572 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,391 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.73 | 141.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,645 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,709 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,539 lbs | 1,910 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,572 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,391 lbs | 1,670 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.73 | 141.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,645 lbs | 1,660 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,709 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| Raptor 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 6,000 lbs | 5,525 lbs | — | 0 | 0 | 4.10 | 133.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,049 lbs | 1,910 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,150 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 141.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,392 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,469 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,303 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,049 lbs | 1,910 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,150 lbs | 1,900 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 141.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,392 lbs | 1,680 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,469 lbs | 1,630 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,303 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 0 | 0 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
* 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.