2010 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

Find out how much the 2010 Ford F-150 can pull, across 38 different trims.

In this article, we'll give you important data and details about the 2010 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 2010 Ford F-150 trims have been ordered by towing capacity, from the highest value of 11,300 lbs to the lowest value of 5,100 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.

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) 5,485
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,715
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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) 4,900
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) 5,485
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,715
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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) 4,900
XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 8,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,789
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,411
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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) 4,900
XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 8,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,789
Payload Capacity (lbs) 2,411
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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) 4,900
FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,474
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,726
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,624
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,576
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 9,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,744
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,456
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 157.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,900
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
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) 5,191
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,809
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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) 3,850
Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,295
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,805
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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) 3,850
Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,100
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,372
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,728
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
Axle Ratio 3.15
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 157.00
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) 5,474
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,726
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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
Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,624
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,576
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
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 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,167
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,733
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) 3,300
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,068
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,732
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) 3,850
Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,744
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,456
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
Axle Ratio 3.31
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 157.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,900
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 8,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,300
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,600
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.31
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 157.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
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) 5,395
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,555
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) 3,750
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,522
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,428
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) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,522
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,428
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) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,661
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,339
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 157.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 7,600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 7,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,661
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,339
Horsepower (hp) 292
Torque (lb-ft) 320
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 157.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,600
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850
SVT Raptor 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 6,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,908
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,042
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 365
Axle Ratio 4.10
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 133.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,750
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,500
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) 5,047
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,903
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 Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,950
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,047
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,903
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 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,650
Curb Weight (lbs) 4,951
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,699
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) 3,300
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
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) 4,951
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,699
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) 3,300
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
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) 4,951
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,699
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) 3,300
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
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) 5,345
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,505
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) 3,850
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) 5,345
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,505
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) 3,850
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) 4,823
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,927
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) 3,150
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) 4,823
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,927
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) 3,150
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
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) 4,693
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,757
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) 3,000
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) 4,693
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,757
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) 3,000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,800
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) 4,693
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,757
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) 3,000
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) 5,048
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,652
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) 3,850
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) 5,048
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,652
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) 3,850
XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,137
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,663
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) 3,850
XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 5,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,270
Payload Capacity (lbs) 1,530
Horsepower (hp) 248
Torque (lb-ft) 294
Axle Ratio 3.55
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 157.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,450
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,850

2010 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 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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 2010 Ford F-150 towing capacity to previous years.