*Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. **Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349 ® standard. Your results may vary. †Max towing on F-150 ® XL PowerBoost SuperCrew, ® 4x2 with Max Trailer Tow Package and Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
There's officially no point me getting the Trailer Tow package, and the extra $2,000 for the Max Tow is not worth it just to get the 9.75" gear set instead of the 8.8". It must be a supply chain issue, because it frankly doesn't make any sense. They're still selling the packages though, SMH.
Disclaimer: When calculating your vehicle's max towing capacity, you must account for: trailer weight, passenger weight, added accessories, liquids in tanks, and any cargo and camping gear you have loaded. For this tow guide we have allowed for 1,000 lbs for trailers over 8,000 lbs, 750 lbs for trailers under 8,000 lbs, and 500 lbs for trailers
2012 F150 with 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity between 5,500 – 6,100 lbs. when properly equipped with Trailer Tow Packages or Max Trailer Tow Packages. This engine delivers a power of 302 hp @ 6,500 rpm and a torque of 278 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,930 lbs.
For 5th-wheel towing, the tongue load weight is calculated as 15% of the total loaded trailer weight. Let’s take an example; if the max trailer weight (max towing capacity) is 20,000 lbs then the tongue weight must not exceed 2,000 lbs (or 10% of the total trailer load). Useful Resources. 2023 Ford RV and Trailer Towing Guide PDF. Conclusion
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