2003 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity

Find out how much the 2003 Ford F-350 can pull, across 50 different trims.

In this article, we'll give you important data and details about the 2003 Ford F-350, 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 2003 Ford F-350 trims have been ordered by towing capacity, from the highest value of 13,900 lbs to the lowest value of 12,500 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 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,751
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,449
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,950
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,658
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,542
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,950
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,138
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,062
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,002
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,198
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,095
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,105
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,122
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,078
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,215
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,985
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,433
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,767
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,670
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,316
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,884
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,526
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,674
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,670
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,223
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,977
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,359
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,841
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,569
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,631
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,670
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,565
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,635
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,429
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,771
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,522
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,678
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,036
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,164
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,970
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,832
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,368
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,670
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,696
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,504
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,670
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,900
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,300
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,970
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,789
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,411
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,670
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,993
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,207
Horsepower (hp) 310
Torque (lb-ft) 425
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,970
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 8,250
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,262
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,638
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,851
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,049
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,350
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,689
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,211
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,100
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,925
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,975
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,508
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,392
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,950
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,098
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,802
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,074
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,826
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,498
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,402
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,929
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,971
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,359
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,541
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,836
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,064
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,972
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,928
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,117
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,783
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,732
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,168
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,100
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,894
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,006
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,350
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,402
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,498
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,541
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,359
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,141
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,759
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,305
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,595
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,169
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,731
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,981
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,919
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,415
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,485
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,950
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,596
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,304
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,100
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,758
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,142
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,266
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,634
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,405
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,495
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,832
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,068
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 9,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,005
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,895
Horsepower (hp) 260
Torque (lb-ft) 350
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,830

2003 Ford F-350 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 2003 Ford F-350 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 2003 Ford F-350 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-350 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 2003 Ford F-350 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-350 Vehicles by Year

The list below will let you compare the 2003 Ford F-350 towing capacity to previous years.