If you've got a 2010 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 2010 Ford F-150's max towing
capacity will affect engine performance and it's equally important for towing safety
Now, what is the 2010 Ford F-150 towing capacity? The 2010 F-150 towing capacity
maximum ranges between 5,100 to 11,300 pounds. 2,313 5,125 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 2010 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 2010 F-150 trim levels and configurations, the trailer weight must not
exceed 5,100 pounds when towing with or by bumper only. For trailer weights exceeding 5,100 pounds
your truck must be equipped with either trailer towing package, heavy duty payload package
or max trailer towing package and a proper weight distribution hitch. Here I've collected all the 2010 Ford F-150 towing and payload capacity information from the official
Ford resources that includes the 2010 Ford F-150 pickup brochure and 2010 Ford RV trailer towing
guide. 2010 Ford F-150 trim levels There are nine different trim levels in this 2010 Ford F-150
Maximum towing and payload capacity are given in the below chart for each trim level
engine type, and cab option. Cab styles and bed lengths There are three cab styles in the
2010 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. 2010 F-150 trailer towing capacity charts, conventional and fifth-wheel trailers The below charts show
the conventional and fifth-wheel trailer towing capacity of the 2010 Ford F-150. Read more
2019 Ford F-150 towing capacity and payload, with charts. Let's look into the towing capacities of
each of the three engine options in the 2010 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, doorjamb label. 4.6L 2-valve V8 towing capacity 2010 F-150 with a 4.6L 2-valve
V8 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity of 6,000lb
when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages. 4.6L 2-valve V8
engine delivers a power of 248hp and a torque of 294lb-ft and has a maximum payload capacity of
1,890lb. 4.6L 3-valve V8 towing capacity 2010 F-150 with a 4.6L 3-valve V8 automatic transmission
engine can have a maximum towing capacity of 9,500lb, when properly equipped with trailer tow
packages. 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine delivers a power of 292hp and a torque of 320lb-ft and has a maximum
payload capacity of 1,980lb. 5.4L 3-valve V8 towing capacity 2010 F-150 with a 5.4L 3-valve V8
automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity of 11,300lb, when properly equipped
with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages. 5.4L 3-valve V8 engine delivers a power
of 320hp and a torque of 390lb-ft and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,030lb
This engine is the most powerful and has the highest towing capacity of 11,300lb in comparison
with other available engine options. The below chart shows the maximum towing capacity of 2010
Ford F-150 engines by cab styles. Read more, 2017 Ford F-150 towing capacity and payload
with charts, the 5.4L 3-valve V8 engine with all three cabs has the highest maximum towing
capacity of 11,300lb on all cabs in comparison with the other engine options. The below chart
shows the maximum towing capacity of 2010 Ford F-150 engines by cab styles. The 5.4L 3-valve
V8 engine with all three cabs has the highest maximum payload capacity of 3,030lb on a regular
cab in comparison with the other engine options and cabs. 2010 Ford 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, doorjamb label. The following chart will show you the components included in the trailer towing packages
option codes 53A, 53B, and 53C. 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 2010 F-150 frontal area limitations slash considerations are given
in this chart. The 2010 F-150 pickup rear step bumper can tow a maximum of 5,100lb weight
carrying trailers with a maximum tongue load of 500lb. 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 11,300lb with a max tongue load not exceeding
1,130lb, 10% of max towing capacity. On the 2010 F-150 Raptor model, you can get a max towing
capacity of 8,000lb with a max tongue load not exceeding 8,000lb, 10% of max towing capacity
You can add a slide-in camper to your 2010 F-150 truck only if it has a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 or 5.0 V8
engine 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. 2010 Ford RV and Trailer Towing
Guide PDF The max towing capacity of the 2010 Ford F-150 is between 5,100 to 11,300lb
I've done deep research to find out and broken down as much information as possible within this
article and made it an easy 2010 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