2017 Ford F150 Regular CAB towing capacity
The 2017 Ford F150 Regular CAB is published in 4 configurations with a tow rating of 12,000 lb (half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2017 Ford F150 Regular CAB 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 | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | 282 | 253 | — | 12,000 | — | 4,051 | — |
| XL Pickup 2D 8 ft | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | 282 | 253 | — | 12,000 | — | 4,152 | — |
| XLT Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | 282 | 253 | — | 12,000 | — | 4,051 | — |
| XLT Pickup 2D 8 ft | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter | 385 | 387 | — | 12,000 | — | 4,393 | — |
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 2016
The 2016 Ford F150 Regular CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 12,200 lb. The 2017 model is rated 200 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2016 Ford F150 Regular CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2017 Ford models
The rest of Ford's 2017 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Longbed DRW 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Longbed DRW 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Reg Cab DRW 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 Reg Cab DRW 4WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 2WD | 27,500 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 SuperCab DRW LB 4WD | 27,500 |
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.