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2003 Ford F 350 towing capacity

The 2003 Ford F 350 is published in 50 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 12,500 to 13,900 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (13,900 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2003 Ford F 350 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
XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,415 4,485
XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,508 4,392
XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,832 4,068
XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,925 3,975
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,596 4,304
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,689 4,211
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,732 4,168
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,005 3,895
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,098 3,802
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,141 3,759
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,758 4,142
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,851 4,049
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,894 4,006
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,169 3,731
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,262 3,638
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,305 3,595
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,836 4,064
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,929 3,971
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,972 3,928
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,266 3,634
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,359 3,541
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,402 3,498
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 5,981 3,919
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,074 3,826
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,117 3,783
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,405 3,495
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,498 3,402
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD — 260 350 — 12,500 9,900 6,541 3,359
XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,900 11,200 5,658 5,542
XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,900 11,200 5,751 5,449
XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,400 11,200 6,122 5,078
XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,400 11,200 6,215 4,985
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,500 11,200 6,002 5,198
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,500 11,200 6,095 5,105
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,500 11,200 6,138 5,062
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,100 11,200 6,429 4,771
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,100 11,200 6,522 4,678
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD — 260 350 — 13,100 11,200 6,565 4,635
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 13,300 11,200 6,223 4,977
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 13,300 11,200 6,316 4,884
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 13,300 11,200 6,359 4,841
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 12,900 11,200 6,696 4,504
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 12,900 11,200 6,789 4,411
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 12,900 11,200 6,832 4,368
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 13,300 11,200 6,433 4,767
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 13,300 11,200 6,526 4,674
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 13,300 11,200 6,569 4,631
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 12,900 11,200 6,900 4,300
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 12,900 11,200 6,993 4,207
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD — 310 425 — 12,900 11,200 7,036 4,164

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.

How this year compares to 2002

The 2002 Ford F 350 carried a maximum tow rating of 13,900 lb. The 2003 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2002 Ford F 350 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2003 Ford models

The rest of Ford's 2003 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 2WD Reg. Cab, DRW 13,400
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Reg. Cab, DRW 13,000
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 2WD SuperCab, DRW 13,000
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 2WD Crew Cab, DRW 12,800
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Super Cab, DRW 12,600
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD SuperCab, DRW 12,600

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.