RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
Below are all of the towing capacities the 2018 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550. The gross combined vehicle weight rating, also known as GCWR, is broken down by model, engine type, and rear axle ratio. A few of these GCWR ratings take into account the need for a trailer tow package or GCWR kit being installed, as noted below.
Pickup and Box Delete
| Vehicle | Engine | Rear axle ratio | GCWR |
| F-250 | 6.2L Gas | 3.37 | 8,845 kg |
| F-250 | 6.2L Gas | 4.30 | 9,979 kg |
| F-250 | 6.7L Diesel | 3.31 or 3.55 | 10,660 kg |
| F-250 | 6.7L Diesel (Trailer Tow Package) | 3.31 or 3.55 | 11,657 kg |
| F-350 Single Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 3.37 | 8,845 kg |
| F-350 Single Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 4.30 | 10,433 kg |
| F-350 Single Rear Wheel | 6.7L Diesel | 3.31 or 3.55 | 13,018 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 3.37 | 9,072 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 4.30 | 10,660 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.7L Diesel | 3.55 | 16,329 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.7L Diesel | 4.10 | 18,144 kg |
| F-450 | 6.7 Diesel | 4.30 | 19,414 kg |
Chassis Cab
| Vehicle | Engine | Rear axle ratio | GCWR |
| F-350 Single Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 3.37 | 8,845 kg |
| F-350 Single Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 4.30 | 10,433 kg |
| F-350 Single Rear Wheel | 6.7L Diesel | 3.73 | 12,020 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 3.37 | 9,072 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.2L Gas | 4.30 | 10,660 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.7L Diesel | 3.37 | 14,062 kg |
| F-350 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.7L Diesel | 4.10 | 14,515 kg |
| F-450 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.8L Gas | 4.88 | 12,701 kg |
| F-450 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.7L Disel | 4.10 | 14,515 kg |
| F-450 Dual Rear Wheel | 6.7L Diesel | 4.30 | 15,649 kg Requires GCWR Package |
| F-550 Dual Rear Wheel (17,500/18000 lb GVWR) | 6.8L gas | 4.88 | 12,701 kg |
| F-550 Dual Rear Wheel (17,500/18000 lb GVWR) | 6.7 Diesel | 4.10 | 14,515 kg |
| F-550 Dual Rear Wheel (17,500/18000 lb GVWR) | 6.7L Diesel | 4.30 | 15,876 kg |
| F-550 Dual Rear Wheel (19,000/19500 lb GVWR) | 6.8L Gas | 4.88 | 12,701 kg |
| F-550 Dual Rear Wheel (19,000/19500 lb GVWR) | 6.7L Diesel | 4.88 | 14,515 kg |
| F-550 Dual Rear Wheel (19,000/19500 lb GVWR) | 6.7L Diesel | 4.88 | 18,144 kg Requires GCWR Package |
You can also find the capacity listing from the owners manual on the official Ford website at Ford Towing Capacities.
 WARNING: You must use the heavy-duty drawbar pin supplied with your vehicle when using the heavy-duty hitch. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. |
Note: Vehicles with a heavy-duty hitch must use the drawbar pin stamped 21,000 LBS. You can obtain a replacement drawbar pin at your authorized dealer.
Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 60 ft2 (5.6 m2) trailer frontal area for conventional trailers. Do not exceed 75 ft2 (6.9 m2) trailer frontal area for fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers.
Note: Exceeding this limitation may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a low aerodynamic drag and rounded front design helps optimize performance and fuel economy.
Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 300 m starting at the 300 m elevation point.
Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as your vehicle’s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes.Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight calculated using the formula following the chart.
- Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio. See the previous chart.
- Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:
- Vehicle curb weight.
- Hitch hardware weight, such as a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing hardware.
- Driver weight.
- Passenger(s) weight.
- Payload, cargo and luggage weight.
- Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded trailer weight for this combination.
Note: The trailer tongue load is considered part of the payload for your vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the final trailer tongue weight.
Note: Consult an authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.For additional information on trailer weights, reference the RV & Trailer Towing Guide available at your authorized dealer, or online at: Ford Fleet Towing Guide.
You can also find the capacity listing from the owners manual on the official Ford website at Ford Towing Capacities.