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2004 Ford F-250 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 6,800 – 7,800 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 2004 Ford F-250 tow?
Across 28 configurations with published ratings, 2004 Ford F-250 towing capacity ranges from 6,800 lbs to 7,800 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2004 Ford F-250 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,800 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 7,800 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 28 of 28
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,800 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 6,800 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2004 Ford F-250. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,800 lbs | 3,320 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,800 lbs | 3,320 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 3,120 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 2,960 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 3,120 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 2,960 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 3,120 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 2,960 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 7,400 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2004 Ford F-250 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 7,200 – 7,800 lbs (median 7,400 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
2004 Ford F-250 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,800 – 7,400 lbs (median 7,000 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2004 Ford F-250 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,800 – 7,200 lbs (12 configurations).
2004 Ford F-250 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 7,400 – 7,800 lbs (4 configurations).
2004 Ford F-250 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 7,000 – 7,400 lbs (12 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 6,800 – 7,800 lbs | 28 |
2004 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: 2,320 – 3,320 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 28
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,320 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,320 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,120 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,120 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,120 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2004 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 | 7,200 – 7,800 lbs | 14 |
| 4x4 | 6,800 – 7,400 lbs | 14 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 6,800 – 7,200 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 7,400 – 7,800 lbs | 4 |
| Super Cab | 7,000 – 7,400 lbs | 12 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Published towing range: 6,800 – 7,800 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 7,800 lbs | 5,420 lbs | 3,320 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 7,800 lbs | 5,420 lbs | 3,320 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,601 lbs | 3,120 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,763 lbs | 2,960 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,601 lbs | 3,120 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,763 lbs | 2,960 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,837 lbs | 2,900 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,601 lbs | 3,120 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,763 lbs | 2,960 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,837 lbs | 2,900 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,841 lbs | 2,900 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,986 lbs | 2,740 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,841 lbs | 2,900 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,986 lbs | 2,740 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,841 lbs | 2,900 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,986 lbs | 2,740 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,010 lbs | 2,720 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,174 lbs | 2,560 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,010 lbs | 2,720 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,174 lbs | 2,560 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,010 lbs | 2,720 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,174 lbs | 2,560 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,271 lbs | 2,460 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,410 lbs | 2,320 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,271 lbs | 2,460 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,410 lbs | 2,320 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,271 lbs | 2,460 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,410 lbs | 2,320 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
* 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.