If you have a 2015 Ford F150 and need to know the towing capacity of your truck you have come to the right place.
Here you will find all of the GCWRs and max trailer towing weights suggested by Ford. The information here is taken in combination with the 2015 Owner’s Manual and the 2015 Ford Trailer Towing Guide Brochure.
The 2015 F150 has a max trailer towing capacity of 5,000 – 12,200 lbs for all automatic transmission trucks. In order for the F150 to accommodate these weights, the F150 will require either the Trailer Towing Package or the Max Trailer Towing Package. Without these packages, a trailer should never exceed 5,000 lbs.
Ford says that the tongue weight for any towing should be no more than 10% of the trailer weight. So without a weight distributing hitch, the tongue weight cannot exceed 500 lbs.
Though I tried to make this information as accurate as possible, you should always check your manual or contact your local dealer to determine the appropriate towing capacity of your vehicle and necessary equipment.
Trims
There are 5 trims in the 2015 F150 series. The main difference between these trim levels is the options available and the cosmetic additions that can be added (Source). Each of these trim levels has various package options, bed lengths, cab sizes, and engine types, but this post will not go through all the options.
- XL
- XLT
- Lariat
- King Ranch
- Platinum
Cab and Bed Sizes
The cab types in the 2015 F150 are regular/standard, SuperCab and SuperCrew.
The regular is a single-row seating cab, while the SuperCab and SuperCrew can support two different rows of passengers.
The SuperCab is slightly smaller than the SuperCrew in both length, rear-seat space, and rear door sizes.
Bed Sizes
There are three main bed sizes for the 2015 F150. These include the short, standard, and long bed.
The short bed is 5.5 ft, the standard bed is 6.5 ft, and the long bed I 8 ft.
Not all bed sizes are available with every cab size or every trim. Since the regular cab is the smallest, it can accommodate both the 6.5 ft and 8 ft bed sizes.
For all trims, the Super Cab only allows the option for 6.5 ft and 8 ft bed sizes.
And the SuperCrew, being the largest is offered in the 5.5 and 6.5 ft bed sizes.
Packages
Ford states that a max trailer capacity of 5,000 lbs should never be exceeded unless you have one of the two packages listed below.
All come with 4 pin wiring harness and trailer sway control
Heavy-Duty Payload Package (Code 627)
- 17 in high capacity wheels (XL)
- 18 in aluminum wheels (XLT/Lariat)
- heavy-duty shock absorvers
- upgraded springs & radiator
- 3.73 axle ratio
This package is only available in the 5.0 L or 3.5 L EcoBoost engine in the XL, XLT base, XLT mid., and Lariat Base. Unlike previous years, there is no limitation on bed size or cab size with this package.
However, when the 5.0 L engine uses the Heavy-Duty Payload Package, the Trailer Tow Package is also required and the Max Trailer Tow Package is required if this package is ordered on the 3.5L EcoBoost engine.
2.7 L EcoBoost Payload Package (622)
The 2.7 L EcoBoost Payload Package is, just as the name suggests available with the 2.7 L EcoBoost engine. This is only available with the Xl and XlT trims.
This package can not be added in conjunction with the Max Trailer Tow Package or the Class IV Trailer Hitch. It, however, needs to be added along with the Trailer Tow Package (53A).
Trailer Tow Package (Code 53B or 53A)
There are two versions of the Trailer Tow Package.
The first one, 53B includes the following and is also known as the Class IV Trailer Hitch addition:
- 7 wire harness
- 4/7 pin connector
- Smart Trailer Tow Connector
- Hitch Receiver
The second has all the same features as B but also includes an auto trans oil cooler and an upgraded front stabilizer bar. What seems to be the difference here is that this is the package that is used for the 3.5 L engines as it adds an engine oil cooler as well.
Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)
The Max Trailer Tow Package in the 2015 Ford F150 has all the same features as the Trailer Tow Package (53A) but also includes an upgraded rear axle and Trailer Brake Control.
Towing Capacity by Engine
To determine the towing capacity of your vehicle, you need to know the:
- engine type
- bed size
- cab size
- drivetrain
- axle ratio
If you know all of these items, then move on to the next section by engine to determine your towing capacity.
If not:
- Start with the VIN decoder from Autozone to determine the engine in the vehicle
- measure the bed size with a tape measure to determine whether you have a 5.5, 6.5 or 8 ft bed
- The cab size should be evident by whether or not you have two rows and if the back doors are full-sized
- Drivetrain should be determined with the VIN as well
- The axle ratio will be listed on the side of the driver’s door on the certification sticker
The image below will should you where you can find the axle ratio on this sticker in your car.
You can also see your GVWR for your vehicle here to determine your payload capacity.
Related: What is GVWR?
There will be a two-digit code listed on this label that corresponds to a specific axle ratio. Use the chart below to determine your axle ratio.
The 2015 F150 comes standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission in all engines.
2.7 L EcoBoost V6
The 2.7 L EcoBoost engine a new engine introduced in the 2015 F150 series. It is a smaller EcoBoost engine added to the family with the 3.5 L. It has 325 hp and 375 lb.-ft of torque.
The 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 engine in the 2015 Ford F150 has an automatic transmission and has a maximum towing capacity of 7,600 – 8,500 lbs.
Trim | Drive | Cab Size | Bed Size | Package | Axle Ratio | Towing Capacity | GCWR |
SVT Raptor | 4x4 | SuperCab | 5.5 ft | - | 4.1 | 6,000 lbs | 12500 lb (5670 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,800 lbs | 15500 lb (7031 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 5.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 17000 lb (7711 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,700 lbs | 15600 lb (7076 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 5.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 11,200 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
Limited | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,800 lbs | 15600 lb (7076 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
Limited | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 11,100 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
SVT Raptor | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 4.1 | 8,000 lbs | 14700 lb (6668 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,600 lbs | 15600 lb (7076 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 11,000 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,700 lbs | 15600 lb (7076 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 11,200 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,500 lbs | 15600 lb (7076 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 11,000 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
3.5 L EcoBoost V6
The 3.5 L EcoBoost (GTDI) engine is the smallest engine but supplies the second-largest power of the 2015 F-series engines. It has a hp of 365 and a torque of420 lb.-ft.
The automatic transmissions in the 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine in the 2015 F150 series have a maximum towing capacity of 10,700 – 12,200 lbs.
Trim | Drive | Cab Size | Bed Size | Package | Axle Ratio | Towing Capacity | GCWR |
- | 4x2 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | Tremor | 4.1 | 8,000 lbs | 13300 lb (6033 kg) |
- | 4x4 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | Tremor | 4.1 | 7,700 lbs | 13300 lb (6033 kg) |
- | 4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.15 | 8,800 lbs | 14000 lb (6350 kg) |
- | 4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,700 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
- | 4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,800 lbs | 15000 lb (6804 kg) |
- | 4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 16600 lb (7530 kg) |
- | 4x4 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,600 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
- | 4x4 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.55, 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 15200 lb (6895 kg) |
- | 4x4 | Regular cab | 8 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 16900 lb (7666 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.15 | 8,600 lbs | 14000 lb (6350 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,500 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,800 lbs | 15200 lb (6895 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 16900 lb (7666 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,400 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55, 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 15400 lb (6985 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package | 3.73, 4.10 | 11,100 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.15 | 8,400 lbs | 14000 lb (6350 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,300 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,600 lbs | 15200 lb (6895 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCab | 8 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package & Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 17000 lb (7711 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,300 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.55, 3.73 | 9,600 lbs | 15400 lb (6985 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCab | 8 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package & Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73, 4.10 | 11,100 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
Limited | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55, 3.73 | 7,500 lbs | 13300 lb (6033 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.15 | 8,500 lbs | 14000 lb (6350 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,400 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,800 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 16900 lb (7666 kg) |
Limited | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55, 3.73 | 7,300 lbs | 13400 lb (6078 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,200 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55, 3.73 | 9,600 lbs | 15500 lb (7031 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package | 3.73, 4.10 | 11,200 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.15 | 8,400 lbs | 14000 lb (6350 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,300 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,700 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 17000 lb (7711 kg) |
- | 4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 11,300 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 9,100 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55, 3.73 | 9,500 lbs | 15500 lb (7031 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | Max Trailer Tow Package | 3.73, 4.10 | 11,100 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
- | 4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 11,000 lbs | 17100 lb (7756 kg) |
3.5 L V6 Ti-VCT
The 3.7 L V6 engine is also new in the F150 series in 2015. It is the least powerful engine of the 2015 F-series family. It has a hp of 282 and a torque of 253 lb.-ft.
The automatic transmissions in the 3.5 L Ti-VCT V6 engine in the 2015 F150 series have a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 – 7,400 lbs.
Drive | Cab Size | Bed Size | Axle Ratio | Towing Capacity | GCWR |
4x2 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | 3.55 | 5,500 lbs | 10400 lb (4717 kg) |
4x2 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 6,600 lbs | 11500 lb (5216 kg) |
4x4 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 6,300 lbs | 11500 lb (5216 kg) |
4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | 3.55 | 5,600 lbs | 10600 lb (4808 kg) |
4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | 3.73 | 6,700 lbs | 11700 lb (5307 kg) |
4x4 | Regular cab | 8 ft | 3.73 | 6,500 lbs | 11700 lb (5307 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 6,400 lbs | 11700 lb (5307 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | 3.73 | 6,100 lbs | 11700 lb (5307 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | 3.73 | 6,300 lbs | 11700 lb 5307 kg) |
5.0 L V8 Ti-VCT
The 5.0 L V8 engine has 385 hp and 387 lb.-ft of torque.
The 5.0 L Ti-VCT V8 engine is only available with an automatic transmission and has a maximum towing capacity of 8,300 lbs – 11,100 lbs.
Drive | Cab Size | Bed Size | Package | Axle Ratio | Towing Capacity | GCWR |
4x2 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 7,900 lbs | 12900 lb (5851 kg) |
4x2 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 8,300 lbs | 13300 lb (6033 kg) |
4x4 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 7,600 lbs | 12900 lb (5851 kg) |
4x4 | Regular cab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 8,000 lbs | 13300 lb (6033 kg) |
4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.31 | 8,400 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,800 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
4x2 | Regular cab | 8 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 10,000 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
4x4 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.55 | 8,100 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x4 | Regular cab | 8 ft | - | 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
4x4 | Regular cab | 8 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 9,700 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.31 | 8,100 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,500 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 7,800 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCab | 6.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.31 | 7,900 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.55 | 9,300 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCab | 8 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 9,600 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.55 | 7,600 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCab | 8 ft | - | 3.73 | 9,200 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCab | 8 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.31, 3.55 | 8,000 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 9,400 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 7,700 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCrew | 5.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.31, 3.55 | 7,900 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 14900 lb (6759 kg) |
4x2 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 9,500 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.55 | 7,500 lbs | 13500 lb (6123 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | - | 3.73 | 9,100 lbs | 15100 lb (6849 kg) |
4x4 | SuperCrew | 6.5 ft | Heavy Duty Payload Package | 3.73 | 9,200 lbs | 15300 lb (6940 kg) |
2015 F150 Towing Capacity Chart
The following chart is from the trailer tow guide from the Ford brochure. If there are any differences between this document and what’s listed before, what is there is simply the information that came from the owner’s manual (which is the most reliable source).
2015 F150 5th Wheel Towing Capacity
Ford does not offer any kind of 5th wheel towing hitch, so in order to use your F150 for 5th wheel towing, you will need to get your own hitch installed.
The towing capacities for conventional towing and 5th wheel towing are the same. The main difference between the two is that the tongue weight for fifth-wheel towing should be between 15-25% as advised by Ford.
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Payload Capacity
There is no clear way that Ford lists the payload capacities of the 2015 F150. The best way to check the payload capacity is to find the GVWR listed on the certification sticker listed on the inside of the driver’s side door.
There is information, however on the maximum cargo weight (or maximum payload capacity) on F150 trucks with the Heavy-Duty Payload Package (see table below).
This is only available with the EcoBoost and 5.0 L V8 engine.
| GVWR | Payload Capacity 3.5 L EcoBoost | Payload Capacity 5.0 L | |
| Regular Cab – 17 in tires 4×2 4×4 | 7,600 lbs 7,600 lbs | 2,548 lbs 2,344 lbs | 2,558 lbs 2,335 lbs |
| Regular Cab – 18 in tires 4×2 4×4 | 7,850 lbs 7,850 lbs | 2,780 lbs 2,576 lbs | 2,790 lbs 2,567 |
| SuperCab – 17 in tires 4×2 4×4 | 7,600 lbs 7,600 lbs | 1,760 lbs 1,530 lbs | 1,759 lbs 1,524 lbs |
| SuperCab – 18 in tires 4×2 4×4 | 7,850 lbs 7,850 lbs | 1,992 lbs 1,762 lbs | 1,991 lbs 1,756 lbs |
| SuperCrew – 17 in tires 4×2 4×4 | 7,600 lbs 7,600 lbs | 1,728 lbs 1,496 lbs | 1,725 lbs 1,486 lbs |
| SuperCrew – 18 in tires 4×2 4×4 | 7,850 lbs 7,850 lbs | 1,960 lbs 1,728 lbs | 1,957 lbs 1,718 lbs |
Rear Step Bumper Towing vs Hitch Receiver Towing
However, even if you have a hitch receiver, this does not mean that you can tow the capacities listed above. You first need a proper hitch receiver (Class III, Class IV), and a weight-distributing trailer hitch if towing above 5,000 lbs.
In either case with a weight carrying trailer or weight-distributing trailer, the tongue weight should not exceed 10% of the total trailer weight (according to the Trailer Tow Guide).
| Weight Carrying Trailer Capacity (Max Tongue Load) | Weight-Distributing Trailer Capacity (Max Tongue Load) | |
| Hitch Receiver | 5,000 lbs (500 lbs) | 12,200 lbs (1220 lbs) |
Additional Resources
- Ford F150 Towing Capacity (Current year & links to all years)
- 2015 Ford F150 Owners Manual
- 2015 Ford Trailer Towing Guide
Conclusion
Though this guide provides good guidance on how much you can tow with your 2015 F150, you should always calculate your own towing capacity.
Not sure how? Read: How is Towing Capacity Calculated? Here you will find a helpful calculator as well.
You’ll still need the GCWR, which should be appropriately listed here, but you should double-check the manual before you make a final decision.
Ford makes an assumption that there is a 150 lb passenger to make the maximum trailer weights listed in their manual.
