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The 2016 Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Ford Motor Company. The Ford F-150 was introduced in 1948. It is the best-selling vehicle in the United States. The main competitors of the 2016 Ford F-150 are the Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500 and GMC Sierra.
In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F-150.
How much can the 2016 Ford F-150 tow?
The 2016 Ford F-150 has a maximum towing capacity of 12,200 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.
2016 Ford F-150 Payload Capacity
The 2016 Ford F-150 has a maximum payload capacity of 3,325 pounds. As with towing capacity, payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain, and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with certain features. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2016 Ford F-150 Tow Package
No, the tow package is not standard on the 2016 Ford F-150. It is an available option that can be added to the truck.
The tow package includes a heavy-duty trailer hitch receiver, seven-pin connector, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™.
For more information on the tow package, please contact your local dealership.
Towing Capacity By Engine Type
The 2016 Ford F-150 is available with four engine options. a 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 Engine, 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine, or a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Engine.
The towing capacity of the 2016 Ford F-150 will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by engine type below:
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 7,600 pounds
2.7L Ecoboost V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 8,500 pounds
5.0L V8 Engine Towing Capacity: 11,100 pounds
3.5L Ecoboost V6 Engine Towing Capacity: 12,200 pounds
F-150 Towing Capacity vs Competitors
The 2016 Ford F-150 has a maximum towing capacity of 12,200 pounds. This is on par with its main competitors, such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and RAM 1500.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 13,400 pounds. The RAM 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 12,750 pounds. We’ve broken out the competitor towing capacities below:
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity: 13,400 pounds
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity: 13,000 pounds
2016 Ram 1500 Towing Capacity: 12,750 pounds
2016 Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity: 12,000 pounds
2016 Nissan Titan Towing Capacity: 11,060 pounds
The Ford F-150 is slightly ahead of its competitors in terms of towing capacity. However, it should be noted that 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.
2016 Ford Trucks Towing Chart
| Model | Towing Capacity (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-150 | 12,200 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 | 16,600 |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | 26,500 |
Source: https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150