Year + Engine

2016 F-150 3.5L GTDI V6 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2016 3.5L GTDI V6 run from 6,600 to 12,200 lbs depending on configuration. Start with tow type, then match axle ratio, wheelbase, cab, drivetrain, and package labels.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2016 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.5L GTDI V6 available below.

3.5L GTDI V6 RANGE
6,600 - 12,200 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
12,200 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
12,100 LBS
2016 3.5L GTDI V6
2016 3.5L GTDI V6
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 141 in 15,500 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 141 in 15,800 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 141 in 17,100 lbs 12,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 141 in 15,800 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 12,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 17,100 lbs 12,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 17,000 lbs 11,800 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,800 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.15 4x2 164 in 15,900 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 12,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,800 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Limited trim only
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.15 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Limited trim only
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 16,600 lbs 11,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Limited trim only
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,000 lbs 11,800 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,700 lbs 11,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Limited trim only
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,900 lbs 11,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 157 in 17,000 lbs 11,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 141 in 15,500 lbs 10,500 lbs
3.31 4x4 141 in 15,800 lbs 10,500 lbs
3.55 4x2 141 in 17,000 lbs 12,000 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 141 in 17,100 lbs 12,100 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 141 in 15,800 lbs 10,500 lbs
3.55 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,800 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,900 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x2 141 in 17,100 lbs 12,000 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 17,000 lbs 11,700 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,300 lbs
3.15 4x2 164 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs
3.31 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 9,600 lbs
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 10,300 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,400 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 10,100 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 9,600 lbs
3.55 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 9,600 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,600 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,400 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 8,300 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Limited trim only
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,000 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit
3.15 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,200 lbs
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 6,600 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Limited trim only
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 9,800 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit
3.31 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 9,900 lbs
3.55 4x2 145 in 16,600 lbs 8,300 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Limited trim only
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,000 lbs 10,000 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 157 in 17,100 lbs 10,200 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,700 lbs 6,600 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Limited trim only
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 9,800 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,900 lbs 9,800 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 9,900 lbs
3.55 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 9,900 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,600 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 157 in 17,000 lbs 11,300 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 17 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
Compare

Compare this engine elsewhere.

Same Year

Other 2016 engines

Highest Capacity
5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 6,800 - 11,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,100 LBS
2.7L GTDI V6
Range: 7,300 - 8,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,500 LBS
3.5L 4-Valve V6
Range: 4,900 - 7,600 lbs
Max conventional tow 7,600 LBS
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

2015 3.5L GTDI V6
Range: 9,900 - 12,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,200 LBS
2017 3.5L GTDI V6
Range: 6,000 - 12,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,200 LBS
2018 3.5L GTDI V6
Range: 6,000 - 13,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS
2019 3.5L GTDI V6
Range: 6,000 - 13,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS
2020 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 5,900 - 13,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS
2021 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 10,300 - 14,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 14,000 LBS
2022 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 9,000 - 14,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 14,000 LBS
2023 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,700 - 14,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 14,000 LBS
2024 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,900 - 13,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS
2025 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,900 - 13,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS
2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 8,000 - 13,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS
Engine notes

Editorial notes for this engine.

Guide policy

Document-level towing rules

Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package. 5th-wheel rows still follow Ford's 15% king pin guidance even when no extra row label appears.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2016 3.5L GTDI V6 page.

Show source pages for 3.5L GTDI V6
DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2016

Audit Scope PAGES: 13-17, 28-32
PDF Creation Date 2015-10-02