WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:10.479 If you got a 2016 Ford F-150 then you need to know its towing capacity before pulling 00:10.479 --> 00:16.600 or hauling anything with it. Now, what is the 2016 Ford F-150 towing capacity 00:16.600 --> 00:22.280 The following table will show you the 2016 Ford F-150 towing capacity, payload capacity 00:22.280 --> 00:29.239 power and torque by each engine type. Towing and payload capacities, shown in the above table, are the maximum capacities that 00:29.239 --> 00:37.419 can be achieved if your truck has one of these engine types. Ford says that for all 2016 F-150 trim levels and configurations, the trailer weight must 00:37.419 --> 00:45.680 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 00:45.680 --> 00:50.520 towing package or max trailer towing package and a proper weight distribution hitch 00:50.520 --> 00:54.900 Here I've collected all the 2016 Ford F-150 towing and payload capacity information from 00:54.900 --> 01:00.840 the official Ford resources that includes the 2016 Ford F-150 Pickup Brochure and 2016 01:00.840 --> 01:09.300 Ford RV Trailer Towing Guide. There are three cab styles in the 2016 Ford F-150, Regular Cab, Super Cab Extended, and 01:09.300 --> 01:16.839 Super Crew, Crew Cab, as listed in the below table. Different cab styles and bed lengths will result in different payload capacities and 01:16.839 --> 01:29.120 GCWR, Gross Combined Weight Rating, resulting in different towing capacities. There are six different trim levels in this 2016 Ford F-150, XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch 01:29.120 --> 01:36.400 Platinum, and Limited. Let's look into the towing capacities of each of the six engine options in the 2016 F-150 01:36.400 --> 01:40.199 You can find your truck specifications and engine types by using the VIN decoder or simply 01:40.199 --> 01:48.680 by checking the Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label or JAM Label. 3.5L TVC-TV6 Towing Capacity 01:48.940 --> 01:56.059 2016 F-150 with 3.5L TVC-TV6 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing capacity 01:56.059 --> 02:02.379 of 7,600 lbs when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages 02:02.379 --> 02:10.100 Read More. 2011 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Payload, with Charts 3.5L TVC-TV6 Engine delivers a 02:10.100 --> 02:21.179 power of 282 hp at 6,250 rpm and a torque of 253 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm and has a maximum 02:21.179 --> 02:34.500 payload capacity of 1,910 lbs. 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Towing Capacity. 2016 F-150 with 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing 02:34.500 --> 02:51.600 capacity of 8,500 lbs. When properly equipped with trailer tow packages. 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine delivers a power of 325 hp at 5,750 rpm and a torque of 375 lb-ft 02:51.600 --> 02:57.839 at 3,000 rpm and has a maximum payload capacity of 2,210 lbs 02:57.839 --> 03:07.119 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Towing Capacity. 2016 F-150 with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Automatic Transmission Engine can have a maximum towing 03:07.119 --> 03:14.639 capacity of 12,200 lbs. When properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages 03:14.639 --> 03:23.639 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine has a power of 365 hp at 5,000 rpm and a torque of 420 lb-ft 03:23.639 --> 03:30.639 at 2,500 rpm and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,240 lbs 03:30.639 --> 03:36.000 This engine is the most powerful and has a max 12,200 lbs towing capacity 03:36.000 --> 03:47.320 The trailer weight must not exceed 6,000 lbs. 3,175 kg, with only the Class 4 hitch, 53B, without the trailer tow package, 53A 03:47.320 --> 03:53.199 As you can see, that max towing capacity of 12,200 lbs can be achieved on SuperCab 8ft 03:53.199 --> 04:00.160 4x2 drivetrain and SuperCrew 4x2 configurations with 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine and truck will 04:00.160 --> 04:06.160 require max trailer tow package, 53C, with a Class 4 hitch installed 04:06.160 --> 04:14.839 5.0L TVC-TV8 Towing Capacity 2016 F-150 with a 5.0L TVC-TV8 Automatic Transmission Engine 04:14.839 --> 04:23.519 can have a maximum towing capacity of 11,100 lbs. When properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages 04:23.519 --> 04:39.279 Read More, 2000 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity Guide, with Charts. 5.0L TVC-TV8 Engine has a power of 385 hp at 5,750 rpm and a torque of 387 lb-ft at 04:39.279 --> 04:50.440 3,850 rpm and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,270 lbs. This engine provides the highest amount of payload capacity in comparison with the other engines 04:50.440 --> 04:55.079 The below charts show the conventional trailer and 5th wheel towing capacity of the 2016 04:55.079 --> 05:04.720 Ford F-150. Conventional Trailer Towing Charts. 5th Wheel Towing Charts 2016 F-150 Axle Ratio Codes can be seen on the charts 05:04.720 --> 05:08.600 You can find your truck axle ratio codes from the VIN decoder or simply by checking the 05:08.600 --> 05:18.100 Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label, Door Jam Label. 2016 Ford F-150 Axle Ratio Codes Chart The following chart will show you the components 05:18.100 --> 05:24.480 included in the trailer towing packages, option codes 53A, 53B, and 53C 05:24.679 --> 05:30.239 2016 Ford F-150 Trailer Towing Equipment and Packages Chart The frontal area can also affect 05:30.239 --> 05:37.119 the towing performance of your F-150 truck. Frontal Area Consideration Slash Limitation refers to the total area from the front of 05:37.119 --> 05:43.200 the vehicle and the trailer exposed to air resistance while moving. The area is measured in square feet 05:43.200 --> 05:48.040 For the 2016 F-150 Frontal Area Limitation Slash Considerations are given in this chart 05:48.040 --> 05:57.920 2016 F-150 Frontal Area Limitation Slash Considerations Chart. The 2016 F-150 Pickup Rear Step Bumper can tow a maximum of 5,000 lbs. weight carrying 05:57.920 --> 06:03.720 trailers with a maximum ton load of 500 lbs. You must not exceed this limit when towing with a bumper only 06:03.720 --> 06:09.119 To tow greater loads, your truck will require a particular hitch receiver, Class 3 or Class 06:09.119 --> 06:18.959 4 weight distributing hitches, and a max trailer tow package. 2016 Ford F-150 Hitch Receiver Weight and Rear Step Bumper Towing Capacity Chart 06:19.040 --> 06:23.720 With this equipment installed, you can get a max towing capacity of 12,200 lbs. with 06:23.720 --> 06:29.440 a max ton load not exceeding 1,220 lbs. 10% of max towing capacity 06:29.440 --> 06:35.519 You can add a slide-in camper to your 2016 F-150 truck only if it has 3.5L EcoBoost V6 06:35.519 --> 06:43.380 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 06:43.380 --> 06:48.679 camper to your truck. 2016 Ford F-150 Max Cargo Weight with Slide-in Camper Chart 06:48.679 --> 06:55.880 2016 Ford RV and Trailer Towing Guide PDF The max towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F-150 06:55.880 --> 07:04.000 is between 5,000 to 12,200 lbs. I've done deep research to find out and broken down as much information as possible within 07:04.000 --> 07:10.040 this article and made it an easy 2016 F-150 towing capacity guide using charts, tables 07:10.040 --> 07:17.260 and helpful resources, and recommended the best towing equipment. You should always determine towing capacity and choose the necessary equipment considering 07:17.260 --> 07:23.059 the truck configuration and after contacting your local dealer. Explore Capacities by Vehicle Make