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The 2016 Ford F-250 is a 3/4 ton pickup truck manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The Ford F-250 was introduced in 1953 and has been one of the best-selling heavy duty pickups over that time. The main competitors of the Ford F-250 are the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the Ram 2500.
In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F-250.
How much can the 2016 Ford F-250 tow?
The 2016 Ford F-250 has a maximum towing capacity of 16,600 pounds when properly equipped.
Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
Conventional vs Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
The towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F-250 will vary based on the type of trailer hitch.
Maximum Conventional Towing Capacity: 14,000 lbs
Maximum Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity: 16,600 lbs
Towing Capacity By Engine Type
The 2016 Ford F-250 is available with two engine options: a 6.2-liter V8 engine or a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 engine.
The towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F-250 will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by engine type below:
6.2L V8 GAS ENGINE Towing Capacity: 15,900 pounds
6.7L V8 POWER STROKE® TURBO DIESEL Towing Capacity: 16,600 pounds
2016 Ford F-250 Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2016 Ford F-250 is 4,260 pounds.
As with towing capacity, the payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a payload package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2016 Ford F-250 Tow Package
No, the 2016 Ford F-250 does not come standard with a tow package. However, it is available as an optional extra. The tow package includes a trailer brake controller, a class IV trailer hitch receiver, and a 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness.
F-250 Towing Capacity vs Competitors
The 2016 Ford F-250 has a maximum towing capacity of 16,600 pounds. This is higher than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the Ram 2500 which get up to 18,500 and 19,990 pounds respectively.
2016 Ford F-250 Towing Capacity: 16,600 pounds
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity: 18,510 pounds
2016 Ram 2500 Towing Capacity: 19,990 pounds
2016 GMC Sierra 2500 Towing Capacity: 18,500 pounds
2016 Nissan Titan XD Towing Capacity: 11,060 pounds
2016 Ford Trucks Towing Chart
Model | Towing Capacity (lbs) |
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2016 Ford F-150 | 12,200 |
2016 Ford F-250 | 16,600 |
2016 Ford F-350 | 26,500 |