2004 Ford F 250 towing capacity
The 2004 Ford F 250 is published in 28 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 6,800 to 7,800 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (7,800 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 Ford F 250 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 HD | — | — | — | — | 7,800 | — | 5,420 | 3,380 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,800 | — | 5,420 | 3,380 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,837 | 2,963 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,837 | 2,963 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,601 | 3,199 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,601 | 3,199 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,601 | 3,199 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,000 | — | 6,010 | 2,790 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,000 | — | 6,010 | 2,790 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,000 | — | 6,010 | 2,790 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,763 | 3,037 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,763 | 3,037 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,400 | — | 5,763 | 3,037 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,000 | — | 6,174 | 2,626 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,000 | — | 6,174 | 2,626 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,000 | — | 6,174 | 2,626 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,200 | — | 5,841 | 2,959 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,200 | — | 5,841 | 2,959 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,200 | — | 5,841 | 2,959 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 6,800 | — | 6,271 | 2,529 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 6,800 | — | 6,271 | 2,529 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 6,800 | — | 6,271 | 2,529 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,200 | — | 5,986 | 2,814 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,200 | — | 5,986 | 2,814 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 7,200 | — | 5,986 | 2,814 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 6,800 | — | 6,410 | 2,390 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 6,800 | — | 6,410 | 2,390 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB HD | — | — | — | — | 6,800 | — | 6,410 | 2,390 |
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 F 250 carried a maximum tow rating of 14,500 lb. The 2004 model is rated 6,700 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2000 Ford F 250 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2004 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2004 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty Super CAB | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F350 Super Duty Super CAB | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F250 | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F350 | 14,200 |
| 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Reg. Cab 2WD DRW | 13,900 |
| 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty Regular CAB | 13,700 |
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.