If you've got a 2012 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 2012 Ford F-150's max towing capacity
will affect engine performance, and it's equally important for towing safety. Now, what is the 2012 Ford F-150 towing capacity
The 2012 Ford 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, drivetrains, and the tow package installed. The following table will show you the 2012 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
Some other factors must be considered while calculating the actual towing capacity of
your specific 2012 F-150 configuration. Ford says that for all 2012 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 2012 Ford F-150 towing and payload capacity information from
the official Ford resources that includes the 2012 Ford F-150 Pickup Brochure, and 2012
Ford RV Trailer Towing Guide. Read more, 2009 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Payload, with Charts
2012 Ford F-150 Cab Styles and Trim Levels, there are three body styles in the 2012 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 nine different trim levels in the 2012 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. XLSTX XLT FX2 FX4 Lariat King Ranch Platinum Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SVT Raptor 2012
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
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. 5.0L TVC-TV8 Towing Capacity 2012 F-150 with 5.0L TVC-TV8 Automatic Transmission Engine
can have a maximum towing capacity between 7,600 to 10,000 lbs, when properly equipped
with trailer tow packages. Read more, 2020 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity Guide, with Charts
This engine delivers a power of 360 hp, at 5,500 rpm, and a torque of 380 lb-ft at 4,250
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
3.7L TVC-TV6 Towing Capacity. 2012 F-150 with a 3.7L TVC-TV6 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing capacity
between 5,500 to 6,100 lbs, when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max
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
lb-ft, and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,930 lb. 6.2L VCT-V8 Towing Capacity
2012 F-150 with a 6.2L VCT-V8 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing capacity
between 6,000 to 11,300 lbs, when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max
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
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
3.5L EcoBoost V6 Towing Capacity. 2012 F-150 with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing
capacity between 8,000 to 11,300 lbs, when properly equipped with trailer tow packages
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
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
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
2012 Ford F-150. Read More, 2017 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Payload, with Charts
Read More 2012 Ford F-150 Charts 2012 F-150 Axle Ratio Codes can be seen on the charts
You can find your truck axle ratio codes from the VIN decoder or simply by checking the
Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label, Door Jam Label. 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 2012 F-150 Frontal Area Limitations slash Considerations are given in this chart
The 2012 F-150 Pickup Rear Step Bumper can tow a maximum of 5,000 lbs. weight carrying
trailers, with a maximum ton load of 500 lbs. 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 lbs., with
a max ton load not exceeding 1,130 lbs., 10% of trailer weight
You can add a slide-in camper to your 2012 F-150 truck only if it has 3.5L EcoBoost V6
6.0 V8, 6.7L V8, and 6.2L 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. 2012 Ford RV and Trailer Towing Guide PDF
The max towing capacity of the 2012 Ford F-150 is between 5,000 to 11,300 lbs
I've done deep research to find out and broken down as much information as possible within
this article, and made it an easy 2012 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 by vehicle make
For more information, visit www.fhwa.dot.gov