Ford F250 towing capacity by year
The Ford F250 has tow data across 34 model years, from 1992 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Ford F250 carries a maximum tow rating of 15,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2017 model year at 21,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford F250 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Ford F250 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford F250, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Ford F250 years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford F250 | 2 | 15,000 |
| 2024 Ford F250 | 38 | 20,000 |
| 2023 Ford F250 | 38 | 20,000 |
| 2022 Ford F250 | 38 | 20,000 |
| 2021 Ford F250 | 38 | 20,000 |
Older Ford F250 years (1992–2020)
Earlier model years for the Ford F250, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F250 | 38 | 20,000 |
| 2019 Ford F250 | 38 | 18,000 |
| 2018 Ford F250 | 38 | 18,000 |
| 2017 Ford F250 | 34 | 21,000 |
| 2016 Ford F250 | 34 | 14,000 |
| 2015 Ford F250 | 34 | 14,000 |
| 2014 Ford F250 | 34 | 14,000 |
| 2013 Ford F250 | 34 | 14,000 |
| 2012 Ford F250 | 30 | 14,000 |
| 2011 Ford F250 | 30 | 13,800 |
| 2010 Ford F250 | 38 | 12,500 |
| 2009 Ford F250 | 42 | 12,500 |
| 2008 Ford F250 | 42 | 12,500 |
| 2007 Ford F250 | 20 | 12,500 |
| 2006 Ford F250 | 18 | 12,500 |
| 2005 Ford F250 | 14 | 12,500 |
| 2004 Ford F250 | 20 | 14,200 |
| 2003 Ford F250 | 12 | 12,500 |
| 2002 Ford F250 | 9 | 12,500 |
| 2001 Ford F250 | 9 | 14,500 |
| 2000 Ford F250 | 8 | 14,100 |
| 1999 Ford F250 | 13 | 14,600 |
| 1998 Ford F250 | 3 | 8,700 |
| 1997 Ford F250 | 9 | 10,000 |
| 1996 Ford F250 | 6 | 8,700 |
| 1995 Ford F250 | 3 | 10,000 |
| 1994 Ford F250 | 3 | 10,000 |
| 1993 Ford F250 | 3 | 10,000 |
| 1992 Ford F250 | 3 | 10,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.