Towing Capability
Here is the data I have: 2013 Ford F150 FX 4x4 with 5.0L engine Axle Ratio = 3.55 Max Loaded Trailer Weight = 7,700 lbs (F150 Towing Guide) GCWR = 13,500 lbs (F150 Towing Guide) Sticker on Left d...
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naturist wrote:
Missing data: truck payload. Also, you need to add to the mix the weight of a full tank of gas, which will increase how much your projected payload weighs.
You don’t need to over analyze it, but you can.
5klb trailer = WELL within the capabilities of a 5.0 F150. Period. Both on paper with a healthy margin of capability above that weight and in the real world.
My old 2011 5.0 f150 towed that much when the trailers were empty and double that when they were full. Did it pretty admirably as well. That’s a good truck platform and the drivetrain is excellent.
