If you've got a 2013 Ford F-150 then you need to know its towing capacity before pulling or hauling
anything with it. Towing heavy trailers weighing greater than the 2013 Ford F-150's max towing
capacity will affect engine performance and it's equally important for towing safety
Now, what is the 2013 Ford F-150 towing capacity? The 2013 F-150 towing capacity, maximum
ranges between 5,000 to 11,300 pounds, 2,268 to 5,126 kilograms, depending on different
configurations, engine types, GCWR, cab styles, axle ratio codes, drive trains, and the tow package
installed. The following table will show you the 2013 Ford F-150 towing capacity, payload capacity
power, and torque by each engine type. Towing and payload capacities, shown in the above table
are the maximum capacities that can be achieved if your truck has one of these engine types
Ford says that for all 2013 F-150 trim levels and configurations, the trailer weight must not
exceed 5,000 pounds when towing with or by bumper only. For trailer weights exceeding 5,000 pounds
your truck must be equipped with either trailer towing package or max trailer towing package and
a proper weight distribution hitch. Here I've collected all the 2013 Ford F-150 towing and
payload capacity information from the official Ford resources that includes the 2013 Ford F-150
pickup brochure and 2013 Ford RV trailer towing guide. There are three body styles in the 2013
Ford F-150, regular cab, super cab, extended, and super crew, crew cab, as listed in the below table
Different cab styles and bed lengths will result in different payload capabilities and GCWR
gross combined weight rating, resulting in different towing capabilities. There are 10 different trim levels in the 2013 Ford F-150. These trim levels are different from
each other based on the features and other cosmetic additions. They may have different
configurations, engine types, towing capacities, etc. Base XL STX XLT FX2FX for Lariat King Ranch
Platinum. Limited SVT Raptor. 2013 F-150 towing capacity charts by engine type. Let's look into
the towing capacities of each of the four engine options in the 2013 F-150. You can find your truck
specifications and engine type by using the VIN decoder or simply by checking the truck safety
compliance certification label, door jam label. 3.7 liters TVC TV6 towing capacity. 2013 F-150
with a 3.7 liters TVC TV6 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity between
5,500 to 6,700 pounds when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages
Read more, 2006 Ford F-150 towing capacity guide, with charts, this engine delivers a power of 302
horsepower at 6,500 revolutions per minute and a torque of 278 pounds foot at 4,000 revolutions per
minute and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,930 pounds. 5.0 liters TVC TV8 towing capacity
2013 F-150 with a 5.0 liters TVC TV8 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing
capacity between 7,600 to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped with trailer tow packages
This engine delivers a power of 360 horsepower at 5,500 revolutions per minute and a torque of 380
pounds foot at 4,250 revolutions per minute and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,120 pounds
Among the other 2013 F-150 engine options, this engine has the highest payload capacity
6.2 liters BCT V8 towing capacity. 2013 F-150 with a 6.2 liters BCT V8 automatic transmission
engine can have a maximum towing capacity between 7,300 to 11,300 pounds when properly equipped with
trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages. This engine delivers a power of 411 horsepower at
5,500 revolutions per minute and a torque of 434 pounds foot at 4,500 revolutions per minute and
has a maximum payload capacity of 2,010 pounds. This engine is the most powerful and has a max
11,300 pounds towing capacity. 3.5 liters EcoBoost V6 towing capacity. 2013 F-150 with a 3.5 liters
EcoBoost V6 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity between 6,000 to 11,300
pounds when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages
This engine delivers a power of 365 horsepower at 5,000 revolutions per minute and a torque of 420
pounds foot at 2,500 revolutions per minute and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,100 pounds
This engine has a little low power and torque than a 6.2 liters V8 but provides the same towing
capacity of 11,300 pounds. 2013 Ford F-150 towing capacity charts. The below charts describe the
conventional and fifth wheel trailer towing capacity of the 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 F-150
axle ratio codes can be seen on the charts. You can find your truck axle ratio codes from
the Vindicator or simply by checking the truck safety compliance certification label
door jam label. Read more 2009 Ford F-150 towing capacity and payload with charts. The following
chart will show you the components included in the trailer towing packages option codes 535, 60m
60p, and 60c. What is included in these packages? The below chart will show the towing equipment
which is part of the above mentioned packages. The frontal area can also affect the towing
performance of your F-150 truck. Frontal area consideration slash limitation refers to the
total area from the front of the vehicle and the trailer exposed to air resistance while moving
The area is measured in square feet. For the 2013 F-150 frontal area limitations slash considerations
are given in this chart. The 2013 F-150 pickup rear step bumper can tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds
weight carrying trailers with a maximum tongue load of 500 pounds. You must not exceed this limit
when towing with a bumper only. To tow greater loads, your truck will require a particular hitch
receiver, class 3 or class 4, weight distributing hitches, and a max trailer tow package. With this
equipment installed, you can get a max towing capacity of 11,300 pounds with a max tongue
load not exceeding 1,130 pounds, 10% of trailer weight. On the 2013 F-150 Raptor model, you can
get a max towing capacity of 8,000 pounds with a max tongue load not exceeding 8,000 pounds
10% of max towing capacity. You can add a slide-in camper to your 2013 F-150 truck only if it has a
3.5 liters EcoBoost V6, 5.0 V8, 6.7 liters V8, and 6.2 liters V8 equipped with a heavy-duty
payload package. You should consider the information given in the below chart if you want to add a
slide-in camper to your truck. 2013 Ford RV and Trailer Towing Guide PDF The max towing capacity
of the 2013 Ford F-150 is between 5,000 to 11,300 pounds. I've done deep research to find out and
broken down as much information as possible within this article and made it an easy 2013
F-150 towing capacity guide using charts, tables, and helpful resources, and recommended the best
towing equipment. You should always determine towing capacity and choose the necessary equipment
considering the truck configuration and after contacting your local dealer. Explore capacities
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