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2002 Ford F-250 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 12,500 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 2002 Ford F-250 tow?
In our dataset, 28 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 12,500 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,500 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,500 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 28 of 28
Highest-rated example: Lariat · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 12,500 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 12,500 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2002 Ford F-250. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,719 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,549 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 3,015 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 2,795 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,314 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,179 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,615 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,385 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,930 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 2,760 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2002 Ford F-250 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,500 lbs (median 12,500 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
2002 Ford F-250 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 12,500 lbs (median 12,500 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,500 lbs (12 configurations).
2002 Ford F-250 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,500 lbs (4 configurations).
2002 Ford F-250 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,500 lbs (12 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3 |
| 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 25 |
2002 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: 2,179 – 3,440 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 28
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,440 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,347 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,215 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,122 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,015 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2002 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 | 12,500 lbs | 14 |
| 4x4 | 12,500 lbs | 14 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 12,500 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 12,500 lbs | 4 |
| Super Cab | 12,500 lbs | 12 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 12,500 lbs | 3 |
| 4.10 | 12,500 lbs | 12,500 lbs | 25 |
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: 12,500 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,081 lbs | 2,719 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,250 lbs | 2,549 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,785 lbs | 3,015 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,003 lbs | 2,795 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,484 lbs | 2,314 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,620 lbs | 2,179 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,182 lbs | 2,615 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,413 lbs | 2,385 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,870 lbs | 2,930 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,039 lbs | 2,760 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,356 lbs | 3,440 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,585 lbs | 3,215 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,803 lbs | 2,995 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,273 lbs | 2,525 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,409 lbs | 2,390 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,857 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,982 lbs | 2,815 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,213 lbs | 2,585 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,963 lbs | 2,837 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,132 lbs | 2,667 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,449 lbs | 3,347 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,678 lbs | 3,122 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,896 lbs | 2,902 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,366 lbs | 2,432 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,502 lbs | 2,297 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 5,950 lbs | 2,847 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,075 lbs | 2,722 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 12,500 lbs | 6,306 lbs | 2,492 lbs | 260 | 350 | 4.10 | 158.0 |
* 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.