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2005 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

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2005 Ford F-150 Trims
Towing capacity by engine

Choose a towing vehicle wisely. Make sure the engine has enough power, the gearbox is capable of withstanding heavy loads, and the axle ratio is optimal for hauling.

  • XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB - 9,500 lbs
  • XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB - 9,500 lbs
  • XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB - 9,300 lbs
  • XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB - 9,300 lbs
  • Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 8,800 lbs
  • FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 8,300 lbs
  • FX4 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 8,300 lbs
  • Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 8,100 lbs
  • FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 7,600 lbs
  • FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 7,600 lbs
  • Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB - 7,300 lbs
  • FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB - 7,300 lbs
  • Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB - 7,100 lbs
  • XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,400 lbs
  • STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,400 lbs
  • XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,400 lbs
  • STX 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,400 lbs
  • XLT 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,400 lbs
  • STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB - 6,300 lbs
  • XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB - 6,300 lbs
  • XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,300 lbs
  • XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,300 lbs
  • XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 6,200 lbs
  • STX 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 6,200 lbs
  • XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 6,200 lbs
  • STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 6,200 lbs
  • XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 6,200 lbs
  • STX 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,100 lbs
  • XLT 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,100 lbs
  • XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,100 lbs
  • STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,100 lbs
  • XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB - 6,100 lbs
  • XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB - 6,000 lbs
  • STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB - 6,000 lbs
  • XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 5,100 lbs
  • STX 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 5,100 lbs
  • STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 3,700 lbs
  • XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 2,400 lbs
  • XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB - 2,400 lbs
  • XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB - 2,200 lbs
  • XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB - 2,200 lbs

XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

Maximum Towing Capacity - 2400 lb

The maximum weight that Ford F-150 is allowed to tow. The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3280 ft (1,000 m) above sea level. With increasing altitude the engine power and therefore the car's climbing ability are impaired because of the reduced air density, so the maximum trailer weight has to be reduced accordingly. The weight of the car and trailer must be reduced by 10% for every further 3280 ft (1,000 m) (or part thereof).

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - 6500 lb

This is the maximum amount of weight Ford F-150 is rated to carry (engine, chassis, fluids, passengers, cargo, load - everything). It is often determined by the manufacturer and is indicated in the owner's manual or on the inside of the drive's door panel.

Curb Weight - 4758 lb

This is how much Ford F-150 weighs sitting on the curb with no driver, passengers, no cargo and no load with all standard options.

Payload Capacity - 1742 lb

Payload is considered all the extra stuff you put inside your vehicle, whether it be passengers or a pile of rocks, that weight is all considered payload. You can increase it by:

  1. Upgrading the Rear Springs.
  2. Adding Coil-Over Shock Absorbers.
  3. Installing a Longer Truck Bed.
  4. Attaching a Trailer.
  5. Adding Bed Racks.

Horsepower - 202 hp

The higher the power of your engine, the more weight your car can pull.

Torque - 260 Lb-Ft

High torque is essential for towing because it allows you to pull the trailer at a lower RPM, reducing the strain on the engine.

Axle Ratio - 3.31

The higher the axle ratio, the more power your vehicle produces, and as a result, the more weight this car can tow.

Drive Type - no data

All-wheel or rear-wheel drive vehicles are best suited for towing, while front-wheel drive vehicles can haul much less weight.

Transmission - no data

Do not overload your vehicle while towing, as this can cause the transmission to overheat and fail. If your transmission has "Towing mode" - be sure to turn it on.

Turbocharger - no data

Turbocharged engines produce more power, so if you need a vehicle for towing, choose the one equipped with a turbo.

Wheelbase - 126

The longer your vehicle's wheelbase, the less likely the trailer you tow will push down on the rear axle and lift the front end.

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - 3450 lb

It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a front axle of your Ford F-150.

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) - 3400 lb

It is the maximum allowable weight that can be placed on a rear axle of your Ford F-150.

STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

STX 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

STX 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB

XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB

XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB

XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB

XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB

STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB

XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB

Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB

STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB

XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB

FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB

Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB

XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

STX 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

XLT 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

STX 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

XLT 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

FX4 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB

XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB

XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB

XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB

XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB




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If you need to transport your car over a long distance - use a car trailer - this method is much safer and more reliable than towing with a rope.

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Boat Trailers

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What is a 2005 Ford F-150 maximum towing capacity?

When preparing exciting excursions into the great outdoors, you need to bear in mind the 2005 Ford F-150 towing capacity, which is the crucial quality for such adventure. The towing capacity in reality is the vehicle's maximum volume of weight that it could safely tow. This info can generally be seen on a sticker situated within the driver's front door close to the door latch. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) will be the highest functional weight (including cargo and passengers) and should not be exceeded. As a rule, the weight of any trailer being pulled is usually recommended to be 10-15 per cent of the GVWR.

Down the page, you may find the info about the towing capacity of the 2005 Ford F-150 with all trims and generations. You should be aware the maximum towing weight could differ according to the braking system of what is being pulled. If a trailer is equipped with its own brakes then it is "braked capacity". If not, it would be unbraked capacity. When buying your trailer, you should take into account that the weight and rating is coming from the trailer's making company plus all of the added payload you are going to put in it must never surpass the 2005 Ford F-150 towing capacity. Violating this significant principle will have an impact on your capability to handle and stop just in time and can someday cause long lasting harm to your car or even trigger crashes on the roads.

PAY ATTENTION

Drivers must not exceed the Ford F-150 towing capacity as it can have serious consequences such as interfering with your car's braking ability

Ford F-150 of another year

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2023 Ford F-150

5000 - 11000 lbs

2022 Ford F-150

7500 - 11000 lbs

2021 Ford F-150

5000 - 11000 lbs

2020 Ford F-150

5000 - 8000 lbs

2019 Ford F-150

5000 - 8000 lbs

2018 Ford F-150

8000 lbs

2017 Ford F-150

5000 - 10000 lbs

2016 Ford F-150

5000 - 10000 lbs

2015 Ford F-150

5000 - 9000 lbs

2014 Ford F-150

5500 - 8100 lbs

2013 Ford F-150

5500 - 8100 lbs

2012 Ford F-150

5500 - 9400 lbs

2011 Ford F-150

5500 - 9600 lbs

2010 Ford F-150

5100 - 11300 lbs

2009 Ford F-150

5200 - 11300 lbs

2008 Ford F-150

2300 - 9500 lbs

2007 Ford F-150

2300 - 9500 lbs

2006 Ford F-150

2200 - 9500 lbs

2004 Ford F-150

5900 - 9500 lbs

2003 Ford F-150

5000 - 8800 lbs

2002 Ford F-150

5000 - 8800 lbs

2001 Ford F-150

5000 - 8800 lbs

2000 Ford F-150

5000 - 8800 lbs

1999 Ford F-150

2000 - 6900 lbs

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has developed the J2807 set of recommended practices. The tow test procedures designed by the big brains at the SAE consist of a series of rigorous real-world challenges to determine the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of a vehicle and trailer combination.

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