2008 Ford F 150 Supercrew towing capacity
The 2008 Ford F 150 Supercrew is published in 17 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 6,300 to 8,700 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,700 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2008 Ford F 150 Supercrew 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 Styleside 5.5 ft. box 139 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 6,400 | 6,800 | 5,502 | 1,298 |
| XLT 4x2 Styleside 5.5 ft. box 139 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 6,400 | 6,800 | 5,502 | 1,298 |
| Lariat 4x2 Styleside 5.5 ft. box 139 in. WB | — | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 8,100 | 7,050 | 5,606 | 1,444 |
| XL 4x4 Styleside 5.5 ft. box 139 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 6,600 | 6,900 | 5,210 | 1,690 |
| XLT 4x4 Styleside 5.5 ft. box 139 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 6,600 | 6,900 | 5,210 | 1,690 |
| FX4 4x4 Styleside 5.5 ft. box 139 in. WB | — | 300 | 365 | 3.73 | 8,700 | 7,200 | 5,305 | 1,895 |
| Lariat 4x4 Styleside 5.5 ft. box 139 in. WB | — | 300 | 365 | 3.73 | 8,700 | 7,200 | 5,305 | 1,895 |
| XL 4x2 Styleside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 6,300 | 6,800 | 5,220 | 1,580 |
| XLT 4x2 Styleside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 6,300 | 6,800 | 5,220 | 1,580 |
| Lariat 4x2 Styleside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 300 | 365 | 3.55 | 8,000 | 7,050 | 5,323 | 1,727 |
| XL 4x4 Styleside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 6,600 | 6,900 | 5,535 | 1,365 |
| XLT 4x4 Styleside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 6,600 | 6,900 | 5,535 | 1,365 |
| FX4 4x4 Styleside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 300 | 365 | 3.73 | 8,700 | 7,200 | 5,639 | 1,561 |
| Lariat 4x4 Styleside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 300 | 365 | 3.73 | 8,700 | 7,200 | 5,639 | 1,561 |
| XLT 4x2 Flareside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.55 | 6,300 | 6,800 | 5,240 | 1,560 |
| XLT 4x4 Flareside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 248 | 294 | 3.73 | 6,600 | 6,900 | 5,555 | 1,345 |
| FX4 4x4 Flareside 6.5 ft. box 150 in. WB | — | 300 | 365 | 3.73 | 8,700 | 7,200 | 5,659 | 1,541 |
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 2007
The 2007 Ford F 150 Supercrew carried a maximum tow rating of 8,700 lb. The 2008 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 2007 Ford F 150 Supercrew page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2008 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2008 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew CAB | 16,000 |
| 2008 Ford F450 | 16,000 |
| 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Crew Cab (All) | 16,000 |
| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty Reg. Cab 2WD DRW | 15,000 |
| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty Reg. Cab 4WD DRW | 15,000 |
| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty SuperCab 2WD DRW | 15,000 |
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.