2001 Ford F150 Super CAB towing capacity
The 2001 Ford F150 Super CAB is published in 2 configurations with a tow rating of 8,600 lb (full-size truck and SUV territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2001 Ford F150 Super CAB with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Bed 4D | V6, 4.2 Liter | 202 | 252 | — | 8,600 | — | 4,213 | — |
| Long Bed 4D | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 8,600 | — | 4,390 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2000
The 2000 Ford F150 Super CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 8,700 lb. The 2001 model is rated 100 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2000 Ford F150 Super CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2001 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2001 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew CAB | 14,500 |
| 2001 Ford F350 Super Duty Super CAB | 14,500 |
| 2001 Ford F250 | 14,500 |
| 2001 Ford F350 | 14,500 |
| 2001 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew CAB | 14,400 |
| 2001 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular CAB | 14,400 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.