If you've got a 2011 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 2011 Ford F-150's max towing
capacity will affect engine performance and it's equally important for towing safety
Now, what is the 2011 Ford F-150 towing capacity? The 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Ford F-150 towing and payload capacity information from the official
Ford resources that includes the 2011 Ford F-150 pickup brochure and 2011 Ford RV trailer towing
guide. Read more, 2002 Ford F-150 towing capacity and payload, with charts, 2011 Ford F-150 cab
styles and trims. There are three body styles in the 2011 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 2011
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. XLST XXLTFX2FX4 Lariat King Ranch Platinum Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SVT Raptor 2011 F-150
towing capacity charts by engine type. Let's look into the towing capacities of each of the four
engine options in the 2011 F-150. You can find your truck specifications and engine type by using
the Vindicator or simply by checking the Truck Safety Compliance Certification label, doorjamb
label. 5.0L TVC TV8 towing capacity 2011 F-150 with a 5.0L TVC TV8 automatic transmission engine
can have a maximum towing capacity between 7,510,000 lbs, when properly equipped with trailer
packages. Read more, 2021 Ford F-150 towing capacity, 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 3,060 lb. Among the other 2011 F-150 engine options, this engine and the 3.5L EcoBoost
V6 have the highest payload capacity. 3.7L TVC TV6 towing capacity. 2011 F-150 with a 3.7L TVC
TV6 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity between 5,500-6,100 lb
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 rpm and has a maximum payload
capacity of 1,900 lb. 6.2L B-C TV8 towing capacity. 2011 F-150 with a 6.2L B-C TV8 automatic
transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity between 6,000-11,300 lb. 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. 2011 F-150 with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum
towing capacity between 8,000-11,300 lb. 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 3,060 lb. Among the other 2011 F-150
engine options, this engine and 5.0L TVC TV8 have the highest payload capacity. 2011 F-150 towing
capacity charts. The below charts describe the conventional and fifth-wheel trailer towing
capacity of the 2011 Ford F-150. Read more, 2008 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity Guide, with charts
Explore more 2012 Ford F-150 charts 2011 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. The following chart will show you the 2011 F-150
trailer towing packages, option codes 535, 60M, 60P, and 60C. What is included in these packages
The below chart shows 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 2011 F-150
frontal area limitations slash considerations are given in this chart. The 2011 F-150 pickup rear
step bumper can tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds weight carrying trailers with a maximum towing
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 towing load not exceeding 1,130 pounds, 10% of trailer weight
You can add a slide-in camper to your 2011 F-150 truck only if it has 3.5L EgoBoost V6
5.0L 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. 2011 Ford RV and Trailer Towing Guide PDF
The max towing capacity of the 2011 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 2011 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