2009 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

Find out how much the 2009 Ford F-150 can pull, across 39 different trims.

In this article, we'll give you important data and details about the 2009 Ford F-150, including the towing capacity, engine size, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), curb weight, payload capacity, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, drive type, transmission type, and more.

Select a trim from the list below to view the towing capacity data. The 2009 Ford F-150 trims have been ordered by towing capacity, from the highest value of 11,300 lbs to the lowest value of 5,200 lbs.

If you need any help explaining the terms used in the tables below, you can find a glossary of terms at the bottom of this article.

XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 8,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,495
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,705
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 163.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,750
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 8,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,495
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,705
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 163.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,750
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
FX4 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,457
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,750
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,457
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,750
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 8,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,495
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,705
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 163.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,050
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 8,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,495
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,705
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 163.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,050
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,174
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,826
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.15
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,406
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,544
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,457
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.31
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,750
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XLT 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,091
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,709
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.31
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,091
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,709
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.31
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,398
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,552
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,398
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,552
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,126
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,574
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.15
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,550
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,006
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,544
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.31
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,406
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,544
Horsepower (hp) 320
Torque (lb-ft) 391
Axle Ratio 3.31
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,266
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,534
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,056
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,894
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,056
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,894
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,650
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,935
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,715
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,500
XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,650
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,935
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,715
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,500
XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,650
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,935
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,715
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,500
STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,650
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,935
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,715
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,500
STX 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,650
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,935
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,715
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,500
XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,850
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,348
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,502
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,750
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,807
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,943
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,300
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,750
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,807
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,943
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,300
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,850
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,348
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,502
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
STX 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,850
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,348
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,502
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,450
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,707
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,400
XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,450
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,707
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,400
STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,450
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,707
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,400
STX 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,450
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,707
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,400
XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,450
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,707
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,743
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 126.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,400
STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,216
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,484
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,031
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,669
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,031
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,669
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
STX 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,031
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,669
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 145.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,949
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,551
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600

2009 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity Terms

In the tables above, you'll see a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with. Here's a quick rundown of what they each mean and why each of them is important when it comes to towing capacity.

Maximum Towing Capacity

This is the maximum weight that the 2009 Ford F-150 can tow.

If you are driving at altitudes above 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of sea level, the weight you can tow needs to be reduced by about 10% for every additional 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of altitude. This is because the air is thinner at higher altitudes, which means that the engine has to work harder to pull the same weight.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR the maximum weight of the 2009 Ford F-150 when fully loaded. This includes the weight of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added to the vehicle.

You can find this number in the vehicle owner's manual, or on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of the Ford F-150 is the weight of the vehicle with a full tank of gas, but with no passengers or cargo and the standard options that come with the vehicle.

Payload Capacity

The term "payload" is the weight of all the things that you put in the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added. It can be increased by upgrading certain options, for example:

  • Better suspension springs
  • Coil-over shock absorbers
  • A longer truck bed
  • Attached a trailer to the vehicle
  • Adding bed rails

Horsepower

Horsepower is a measure of the power of the engine. It is the amount of work that the engine can do in a given amount of time.

In simple terms, the more horsepower a vehicle has, the more weight it can pull.

Torque

Measured in lb-ft, torque is the amount of force that the engine can apply to the wheels. This is an important metric for towing because better torque means you can pull weight at lower RPMs, which is better for the engine.

Axle Ratio

The axle ratio is the ratio of the number of turns of the drive shaft for every one turn of the wheels. The higher the axle ratio, the more torque is applied to the wheels.

Drive Type

The drive type is the type of transmission that the 2009 Ford F-150 has. There are three main types:

  • Front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  • All-wheel drive (AWD)

All-wheel drive is the best type of drive type for towing because it distributes the weight of the vehicle evenly across all four wheels. Rear-wheel drive is also acceptable, but front-wheel drive is not recommended because they aren't able to pull as much weight.

Transmission Type

Transmission usually means manual or automatic. Some vehicles have a towing mode that will protect the transmission from damage when towing heavy loads - which can cause overheating and failure.

Turbocharger

A turbocharger is a device that forces more air into the engine, which increases the amount of fuel that can be burned. This increases the amount of power that the engine can produce.

If your vehicle has a turbocharger, it will be able to tow more weight than a vehicle without one.

Wheelbase

The wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels. The longer the wheelbase, the more weight the vehicle can tow.

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The front GAWR is the maximum weight that the front axle can support. This is usually a number that is stamped on the axle itself.

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The rear GAWR is the maximum weight that the rear axle can support. This is usually a number that is stamped on the axle itself.

More Ford F-150 Vehicles by Year

The list below will let you compare the 2009 Ford F-150 towing capacity to previous years.