WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:06.139 If you've got a 2012 Ford F-150 then you need to know its towing capacity before pulling 00:06.139 --> 00:14.199 or hauling anything with it. Towing heavy trailers weighing greater than the 2012 Ford F-150's max towing capacity 00:14.199 --> 00:24.600 will affect engine performance, and it's equally important for towing safety. Now, what is the 2012 Ford F-150 towing capacity 00:24.600 --> 00:35.439 The 2012 Ford F-150 towing capacity maximum ranges between 5,000 to 11,300 pounds, 2,268 00:35.439 --> 00:44.200 to 5,126 kilograms, depending on different configurations, engine types, GCWR, cab styles 00:44.200 --> 00:55.799 axle ratio codes, drivetrains, and the tow package installed. The following table will show you the 2012 Ford F-150 towing capacity, payload capacity 00:55.799 --> 01:04.480 power, and torque by each engine type. Towing and payload capacities, shown in the above table, are the maximum capacities that 01:04.480 --> 01:08.720 can be achieved if your truck has one of these engine types 01:08.720 --> 01:13.120 Some other factors must be considered while calculating the actual towing capacity of 01:13.120 --> 01:24.519 your specific 2012 F-150 configuration. Ford says that for all 2012 F-150 trim levels and configurations, the trailer weight must 01:24.519 --> 01:34.160 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 01:34.160 --> 01:39.760 towing package or max trailer towing package, and a proper weight distribution hitch 01:39.760 --> 01:46.260 Here I've collected all the 2012 Ford F-150 towing and payload capacity information from 01:46.260 --> 01:53.620 the official Ford resources that includes the 2012 Ford F-150 Pickup Brochure, and 2012 01:53.620 --> 02:02.900 Ford RV Trailer Towing Guide. Read more, 2009 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Payload, with Charts 02:02.900 --> 02:09.940 2012 Ford F-150 Cab Styles and Trim Levels, there are three body styles in the 2012 Ford 02:09.940 --> 02:18.460 F-150, Regular Cab, Super Cab, Extended, and Super Crew, Crew Cab, as listed in the 02:18.460 --> 02:25.020 below table. Different cab styles and bed lengths will result in different payload capabilities 02:25.020 --> 02:36.619 and GCWR, Gross Combined Weight Rating, resulting in different towing capabilities. There are nine different trim levels in the 2012 Ford F-150 02:36.619 --> 02:42.100 These trim levels are different from each other based on the features and other cosmetic additions 02:42.100 --> 02:57.940 They may have different configurations, engine types, towing capacities, etc. XLSTX XLT FX2 FX4 Lariat King Ranch Platinum Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SVT Raptor 2012 02:57.940 --> 03:09.300 F-150 Towing Capacity Charts by Engine Type. Let's look into the towing capacities of each of the four engine options in the 2012 F-150 03:09.300 --> 03:14.679 You can find your truck specifications and engine type by using the VIN decoder, or simply 03:14.679 --> 03:31.259 by checking the Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label, Door Jam Label. 5.0L TVC-TV8 Towing Capacity 2012 F-150 with 5.0L TVC-TV8 Automatic Transmission Engine 03:31.259 --> 03:37.740 can have a maximum towing capacity between 7,600 to 10,000 lbs, when properly equipped 03:37.740 --> 03:45.860 with trailer tow packages. Read more, 2020 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity Guide, with Charts 03:45.860 --> 03:57.259 This engine delivers a power of 360 hp, at 5,500 rpm, and a torque of 380 lb-ft at 4,250 03:57.259 --> 04:11.059 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,120 lb. Among the other 2012 F-150 engine options, this engine has the highest payload capacity 04:11.059 --> 04:24.799 3.7L TVC-TV6 Towing Capacity. 2012 F-150 with a 3.7L TVC-TV6 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing capacity 04:24.799 --> 04:31.880 between 5,500 to 6,100 lbs, when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max 04:31.880 --> 04:44.720 trailer tow packages. This engine delivers a power of 302 hp, at 6,500 rpm, and a torque of 278 lb-ft at 4,000 04:44.720 --> 04:54.760 lb-ft, and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,930 lb. 6.2L VCT-V8 Towing Capacity 04:54.760 --> 05:03.839 2012 F-150 with a 6.2L VCT-V8 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing capacity 05:03.839 --> 05:10.440 between 6,000 to 11,300 lbs, when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max 05:10.440 --> 05:24.119 trailer tow packages. This engine delivers a power of 411 hp, at 5,500 rpm, and a torque of 434 lb-ft at 4,500 05:24.119 --> 05:36.920 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,810 lb. This engine is the most powerful, and has a max 11,300 lb. towing capacity 05:37.000 --> 05:48.839 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Towing Capacity. 2012 F-150 with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing 05:48.839 --> 05:56.200 capacity between 8,000 to 11,300 lbs, when properly equipped with trailer tow packages 05:56.200 --> 06:09.440 or max trailer tow packages. This engine delivers a power of 365 hp, at 5,000 rpm, and a torque of 420 lb-ft at 2,500 06:09.440 --> 06:22.600 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,100 lb. This engine has a little lower power and torque than a 6.2L V8, but provides the same towing 06:22.600 --> 06:34.200 capacity of 11,300 lb. 2012 F-150 Towing Capacity Charts. The below charts describe the conventional and 5th wheel trailer towing capacity of the 06:34.200 --> 06:44.440 2012 Ford F-150. Read More, 2017 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Payload, with Charts 06:44.600 --> 06:53.000 Read More 2012 Ford F-150 Charts 2012 F-150 Axle Ratio Codes can be seen on the charts 06:53.000 --> 06:57.679 You can find your truck axle ratio codes from the VIN decoder or simply by checking the 06:57.679 --> 07:07.399 Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label, Door Jam Label. The following chart will show you the components included in the trailer towing packages, option 07:07.399 --> 07:16.160 codes 535, 60M, 60P, and 60C. What is included in these packages 07:16.160 --> 07:21.239 The below chart will show the towing equipment which is part of the above mentioned packages 07:21.239 --> 07:27.480 The frontal area can also affect the towing performance of your F-150 truck 07:27.480 --> 07:32.119 Frontal Area Consideration slash Limitation refers to the total area from the front of 07:32.119 --> 07:39.359 the vehicle, and the trailer exposed to air resistance while moving. The area is measured in square feet 07:39.359 --> 07:46.320 For the 2012 F-150 Frontal Area Limitations slash Considerations are given in this chart 07:46.320 --> 07:52.920 The 2012 F-150 Pickup Rear Step Bumper can tow a maximum of 5,000 lbs. weight carrying 07:52.920 --> 08:01.279 trailers, with a maximum ton load of 500 lbs. You must not exceed this limit when towing with a bumper only 08:01.279 --> 08:07.079 To tow greater loads, your truck will require a particular hitch receiver, Class 3 or Class 08:07.079 --> 08:18.040 4, weight distributing hitches, and a max trailer tow package. With this equipment installed, you can get a max towing capacity of 11,300 lbs., with 08:18.040 --> 08:24.519 a max ton load not exceeding 1,130 lbs., 10% of trailer weight 08:24.519 --> 08:33.159 You can add a slide-in camper to your 2012 F-150 truck only if it has 3.5L EcoBoost V6 08:33.159 --> 08:42.200 6.0 V8, 6.7L V8, and 6.2L V8 equipped with a heavy-duty payload package 08:42.200 --> 08:46.440 You should consider the information given in the below chart if you want to add a slide-in 08:46.440 --> 08:52.599 camper to your truck. 2012 Ford RV and Trailer Towing Guide PDF 08:52.599 --> 09:00.239 The max towing capacity of the 2012 Ford F-150 is between 5,000 to 11,300 lbs 09:00.239 --> 09:05.520 I've done deep research to find out and broken down as much information as possible within 09:05.520 --> 09:13.119 this article, and made it an easy 2012 F-150 towing capacity guide using charts, tables 09:13.119 --> 09:22.020 and helpful resources, and recommended the best towing equipment. You should always determine towing capacity and choose the necessary equipment considering 09:22.020 --> 09:28.640 the truck configuration, and after contacting your local dealer. Explore capacities by vehicle make 09:30.239 --> 09:32.400 For more information, visit www.fhwa.dot.gov