2012 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab Shortbed 2WD towing capacity
The 2012 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab Shortbed 2WD is published in 7 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,700 to 11,300 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (11,300 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab Shortbed 2WD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 | — | — | — | 5,700 | — | — | — |
| 5.0L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | — | 8,000 | — | — | — |
| 5.0L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 | — | — | — | 9,400 | — | — | — |
| 3.5L V-6 TC | 3.5L V-6 TC | — | — | — | 8,500 | — | — | — |
| 3.5L V-6 TC | 3.5L V-6 TC | — | — | — | 9,800 | — | — | — |
| 3.5L V-6 TC | 3.5L V-6 TC | — | — | — | 11,300 | — | — | — |
| 6.2L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 | — | — | — | 11,300 | — | — | — |
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.
Other 2012 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2012 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2012 Ford F-450 CC DRW 4WD | 24,400 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 Reg. Cab DRW 2WD | 22,700 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 Reg. Cab DRW 4WD | 22,200 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 SC DRW 2WD | 22,100 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 CC DRW 2WD | 21,900 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 SC DRW 4WD | 21,700 |
Notes
- 3.73 axle ratio
- 3.31 axle ratio
- 3.73 axle ratio
- 3.15 axle ratio
- 3.55 axle ratio
- Towing package required
- Towing package required
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.