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1999 Ford F-250 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 2,100 – 9,800 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 1999 Ford F-250 tow?
Across 46 configurations with published ratings, 1999 Ford F-250 towing capacity ranges from 2,100 lbs to 9,800 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 1999 Ford F-250 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 2,100 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,800 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 46 of 46
Highest-rated example: Lariat · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 9,800 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 2,100 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 1999 Ford F-250. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,800 lbs | 3,840 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,800 lbs | 3,840 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,800 lbs | 3,840 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 9,400 lbs | 3,610 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 3,520 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 9,400 lbs | 3,610 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 3,520 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 9,400 lbs | 3,610 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 3,520 lbs |
| Lariat | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 9,300 lbs | 3,360 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
1999 Ford F-250 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 2,500 – 9,800 lbs (median 9,100 lbs) across 23 configurations in this dataset.
1999 Ford F-250 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 2,100 – 9,300 lbs (median 8,700 lbs) across 23 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
1999 Ford F-250 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,700 – 9,100 lbs (12 configurations).
1999 Ford F-250 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 2,100 – 9,800 lbs (14 configurations).
1999 Ford F-250 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 9,000 – 9,400 lbs (12 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 2,100 – 9,400 lbs | 19 |
| 4.10 | 8,700 – 9,800 lbs | 27 |
1999 Ford F-250 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: 2,435 – 3,840 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 46
Highest-payload configurations
- Lariat · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,840 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,840 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,840 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,610 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,610 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 1999 Ford F-250 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 | 2,500 – 9,800 lbs | 23 |
| 4x4 | 2,100 – 9,300 lbs | 23 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 8,700 – 9,100 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 2,100 – 9,800 lbs | 14 |
| Super Cab | 9,000 – 9,400 lbs | 12 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 2,100 – 9,400 lbs | 2,500 lbs | 19 |
| 4.10 | 8,700 – 9,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 27 |
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: 3.73, 4.10
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Published towing range: 2,100 – 9,800 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB HD | 9,800 lbs | 4,956 lbs | 3,840 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB HD | 9,800 lbs | 4,956 lbs | 3,840 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB HD | 9,800 lbs | 4,956 lbs | 3,840 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 141.8 in. WB HD | 9,400 lbs | 5,189 lbs | 3,610 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 141.8 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB HD | 9,400 lbs | 5,278 lbs | 3,520 lbs | 235 | 335 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 141.8 in. WB HD | 9,400 lbs | 5,189 lbs | 3,610 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 141.8 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB HD | 9,400 lbs | 5,278 lbs | 3,520 lbs | 235 | 335 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 141.8 in. WB HD | 9,400 lbs | 5,189 lbs | 3,610 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 141.8 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB HD | 9,400 lbs | 5,278 lbs | 3,520 lbs | 235 | 335 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB HD | 9,300 lbs | 5,439 lbs | 3,360 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB HD | 9,300 lbs | 5,439 lbs | 3,360 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB HD | 9,300 lbs | 5,439 lbs | 3,360 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156.2 in. WB HD | 9,100 lbs | 5,487 lbs | 3,310 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 156.2 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172.4 in. WB HD | 9,100 lbs | 5,576 lbs | 3,220 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 172.4 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156.2 in. WB HD | 9,100 lbs | 5,487 lbs | 3,310 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 156.2 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172.4 in. WB HD | 9,100 lbs | 5,576 lbs | 3,220 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 172.4 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156.2 in. WB HD | 9,100 lbs | 5,487 lbs | 3,310 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 156.2 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172.4 in. WB HD | 9,100 lbs | 5,576 lbs | 3,220 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 172.4 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 141.8 in. WB HD | 9,000 lbs | 5,635 lbs | 3,160 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 141.8 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB HD | 9,000 lbs | 5,724 lbs | 3,070 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 141.8 in. WB HD | 9,000 lbs | 5,635 lbs | 3,160 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 141.8 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB HD | 9,000 lbs | 5,724 lbs | 3,070 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 141.8 in. WB HD | 9,000 lbs | 5,635 lbs | 3,160 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 141.8 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB HD | 9,000 lbs | 5,724 lbs | 3,070 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156.2 in. WB HD | 8,700 lbs | 5,932 lbs | 2,860 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 156.2 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172.4 in. WB HD | 8,700 lbs | 6,021 lbs | 2,770 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 172.4 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156.2 in. WB HD | 8,700 lbs | 5,932 lbs | 2,860 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 156.2 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172.4 in. WB HD | 8,700 lbs | 6,021 lbs | 2,770 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 172.4 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156.2 in. WB HD | 8,700 lbs | 5,932 lbs | 2,860 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 156.2 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172.4 in. WB HD | 8,700 lbs | 6,021 lbs | 2,770 lbs | 235 | 335 | 4.10 | 172.4 |
| Lariat 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,600 lbs | 4,300 lbs | 2,650 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| Work Series 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,600 lbs | 4,300 lbs | 2,650 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,600 lbs | 4,300 lbs | 2,650 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,600 lbs | 4,300 lbs | 2,640 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,500 lbs | 4,364 lbs | 2,440 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| Work Series 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,500 lbs | 4,364 lbs | 2,440 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,500 lbs | 4,364 lbs | 2,440 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCab Styleside 138.5 in. WB | 2,500 lbs | 4,364 lbs | 2,440 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.5 |
| Lariat 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,689 lbs | 2,510 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,756 lbs | 2,435 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
| Work Series 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,725 lbs | 2,510 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
| Work Series 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,756 lbs | 2,435 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,689 lbs | 2,510 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,756 lbs | 2,435 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,689 lbs | 2,510 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCab Styleside 138.8 in. WB | 2,100 lbs | 4,756 lbs | 2,435 lbs | 220 | 290 | 3.73 | 138.8 |
* 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.