2005 Ford F150 towing capacity
The 2005 Ford F150 is published in 39 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 6,800 to 9,900 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (9,900 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2005 Ford F150 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 Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 8,400 | — | 4,615 | — |
| XL Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 8,100 | — | 4,747 | — |
| STX Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 7,000 | — | 4,615 | — |
| STX Flareside Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 7,000 | — | 4,615 | — |
| XLT Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 8,400 | — | 4,615 | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,065 | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,501 | — |
| STX Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 6,800 | — | 4,979 | — |
| XLT Flareside Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 8,400 | — | 4,615 | — |
| STX Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 6,800 | — | 5,065 | — |
| XLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 9,900 | — | 4,747 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,065 | — |
| FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 7,300 | — | 5,452 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 8,100 | — | 4,979 | — |
| FX4 Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 8,400 | — | 5,109 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,501 | — |
| FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,200 | — | 5,577 | — |
| FX4 Flareside Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 8,400 | — | 5,109 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,176 | — |
| FX4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 8,300 | — | 5,471 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 7,800 | — | 5,151 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,300 | — | 5,169 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,281 | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,281 | — |
| FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,200 | — | 5,577 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,176 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,281 | — |
| King Ranch Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,281 | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,065 | — |
| XL Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,501 | — |
| STX Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 6,800 | — | 4,979 | — |
| STX Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 4.6 Liter | 231 | 293 | — | 6,800 | — | 5,065 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,065 | — |
| FX4 Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 7,300 | — | 5,452 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 8,100 | — | 4,979 | — |
| XLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,500 | — | 5,501 | — |
| FX4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 8,300 | — | 5,471 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 5 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 7,800 | — | 5,151 | — |
| Lariat Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | V8, 5.4 Liter | 300 | 365 | — | 9,300 | — | 5,169 | — |
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 2004
The 2004 Ford F150 carried a maximum tow rating of 9,500 lb. The 2005 model adds 400 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2004 Ford F150 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2005 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
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.