I am trying to buy an f150 to tow my RV the is 8000 lbs loaded .... 2.7 won’t do it 3.5 reg. Won’t do it I believe 3.5 twin turbo will but really hard to find in my 2016-2018 search in Ontario Canada

So I have been looking at v8 but they too have limitations , vin number lookups , are confusing if you saw this what would you think it could tow 8000 lbs and why please and thank you

stonz22
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Vehicle NameFord F-150 Body StyleSuperCrew Cab Styleside Body CodeT DrivetrainFour Wheel Drive Passenger Capacity5, 5, 5, 6 5.0 min 6.0 maxGross Axle Wt Rating - Front3600 lbs 3450.0 min 3750.0 maxGross Axle Wt Rating - Rear3800 lbs 3350.0 min 4800.0 maxCurb Weight - Front2825 lbs 2825.0 min 2983.0 maxCurb Weight - Rear1944 lbs 1929.0 min 1954.0 maxGross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap6600, 6750, 6900, 7000, 6500 lbs 6500.0 min 7850.0 maxFuel Economy Est-Combined18, 20 MPG 18.0 min 21.0 maxEPA Fuel Economy Est - City16, 18 MPG 16.0 min 19.0 maxEPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy22, 23 MPG 22.0 min 24.0 maxGross Combined Wt Rating14300, 16200, 14400, 14400, 14300, 16200, 12300, 12300, 12300, 10200 lbs 10200.0 min 18400.0 maxDead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.5000 lbs 5000.0 min 5000.0 maxDead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.500 lbs 500.0 min 500.0 maxWt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.9000, 10900, 9100, 9100, 9000, 10900, 7000, 7000, 7000, 5000 lbs 5000.0 min 13000.0 maxWt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.900, 1090, 910, 910, 900, 1090, 700, 700, 700, 500 lbs 500.0 min 1300.0 maxFifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.8900, 10500, 9000, 9000, 8900, 10500, 7300 lbs 7300.0 min 11400.0 maxFifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.2225, 2625, 2250, 2250, 2225, 2625, 1825 lbs 1825.0 min 2850.0 maxMaximum Trailering Capacity9000, 10900, 9100, 9100, 9000, 10900, 7000, 7000, 7000, 5000 lbs 5000.0 min 13000.0 maxEngine Order Code995, 99B 991.0 min 995.0 maxEngine TypeRegular Unleaded V-8, Regular Unleaded V-6 Displacement5.0 L/302, 3.3 L/204 Fuel SystemPort/Direct Injection SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM395 @ 5750, 290 @ 6500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM400 @ 4500, 265 @ 4000 Trans Order Code44G, 446 446.0 min 446.0 maxTrans Type10, 6 6.0 min 10.0 maxTrans Description Cont.Automatic w/OD First Gear Ratio (:1)4.70, 4.17 4.17 min 4.7 maxSecond Gear Ratio (:1)2.98, 2.34 2.34 min 2.98 maxThird Gear Ratio (:1)2.15, 1.52 1.52 min 2.15 maxFourth Gear Ratio (:1)1.77, 1.14 1.14 min 1.77 maxFifth Gear Ratio (:1)1.52, 0.86 0.86 min 1.52 maxSixth Gear Ratio (:1)1.27, 0.69 0.69 min 1.27 maxReverse Ratio (:1)4.87, 3.40 3.4 min 4.87 maxTrans PTO AccessNo Transfer Case ModelElectronic Transfer Case Power Take OffNo Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)610 610.0 min 610.0 maxCold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)610 610.0 min 610.0 maxTons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year9.8, 8.8 8.4 min 9.8 maxMaximum Alternator Capacity (amps)200, 240 200.0 min 240.0 maxEngine Oil CoolerNone Suspension Type - FrontDouble Wishbone Suspension Type - RearLeaf Spring Capacity - Front3600 lbs 3450.0 min 3750.0 maxSpring Capacity - Rear3800 lbs 3350.0 min 4800.0 maxAxle Type - FrontIndependent Axle Type - RearRigid Axle Axle Capacity - Front3750 lbs 3750.0 min 3750.0 maxAxle Capacity - Rear4800 lbs 4800.0 min 4800.0 maxAxle Ratio (:1) - Front3.55, 3.31, 3.31, 3.55, 3.73 3.31 min 3.73 maxAxle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.55, 3.31, 3.31, 3.55, 3.73 3.31 min 3.73 maxFront Tire Order CodeT7C, T2P Rear Tire Order CodeT7C, T2P Spare Tire Order CodeT2P Front Tire SizeLT245/70SR17, P275/55SR20, P265/70SR17 Rear Tire SizeLT245/70SR17, P275/55SR20, P265/70SR17 Spare Tire SizeFull-Size Front Tire Capacity3650 lbs 3650.0 min 4044.0 maxRear Tire Capacity4056, 4056, 4050 lbs 4050.0 min 4550.0 maxFront Wheel Size20 X 8.5, 17 X 7.5 in Rear Wheel Size20 X 8.5, 17 X 7.5 in Spare Wheel SizeFull-Size in Front Wheel MaterialAluminum, Aluminum, Steel Rear Wheel MaterialAluminum, Aluminum, Steel Spare Wheel MaterialSteel Steering TypeRack-Pinion Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb47.8 ft 47.8 min 51.1 maxBrake Type4-Wheel Disc Brake ABS System4-Wheel Brake ABS System (Second Line)4-Wheel Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness13.8 in 13.8 min 13.8 maxRear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness13.7 in 13.7 min 13.7 maxFuel Tank Capacity, Approx36, 36, 26, 36, 36, 36 gal 26.0 min 36.0 maxFront Head Room40.8 in 40.8 min 40.8 maxFront Leg Room43.9 in 43.9 min 43.9 maxFront Shoulder Room66.7 in 66.7 min 66.7 maxFront Hip Room62.5 in 62.5 min 62.5 maxSecond Head Room40.4 in 40.4 min 40.4 maxSecond Leg Room43.6 in 43.6 min 43.6 maxSecond Shoulder Room65.9 in 65.9 min 65.9 maxSecond Hip Room64.7 in 64.7 min 64.7 maxWheelbase145 in 145.0 min 157.0 maxLength, Overall231.9 in 231.9 min 243.7 maxWidth, Max w/o mirrors79.9 in 79.9 min 79.9 maxHeight, Overall77.2 in 77.2 min 77.3 maxOverhang, Front37.8 in 37.8 min 37.8 maxGround to Top of Load Floor34.6 in 34.6 min 36.1 maxGround Clearance, Front9.3 in 9.3 min 9.3 maxGround Clearance, Rear9.3 in 9.3 min 9.3 maxCargo Box Length @ Floor66 in 66.0 min 78.0 maxCargo Box Width @ Top, Rear65.2 in 65.2 min 65.2 maxCargo Box Width @ Floor65.2 in 65.2 min 65.2 maxCargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings50.6 in 50.6 min 50.6 maxCargo Box (Area) Height21.4 in 21.4 min 21.4 maxTailgate Width60.3 in 60.3 min 60.3 maxCargo Volume52.8 ft³ 52.8 min 62.3 maxSeventh Gear Ratio (:1)1.00 1.0 min 1.0 maxEighth Gear Ratio (:1)0.85 0.85 min 0.85 maxModel GroupF-Series Pickups Vehicle SegmentLarge Pick-up Vehicle TypeSuperCrew Cab Body Cab StyleCrew Cab Bed Styleregular Engine Displacement Units5.0, 3.5, 3.0, 2.7, 3.3, 3.3 2.7 min 5.0 maxEngine CamshaftDOHC, DOHC, DOHC, DOHC, DOHC, DOHC Engine Block Typealuminum, iron, aluminum, aluminum, iron, aluminum Engine Cylinder Count6, 8, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6 6.0 min 8.0 maxEngine Valve Count4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 4.0 min 4.0 maxCountry of OriginUnited States Ford

 

So you are looking for a 2016 to 2018 F150 with a 5.0 and want to know if it can tow 8000 pounds, is this correct?

What cab configuration do you want?
What bed length do you want?
4x2 or 4x4 drive?
All of these will affect your towing capability.

 

Yes but there are so many configurations of the 5.0 due to axle ratio and box length and wheel drive 4x4 etc. Who can you trust not the dealer , they want a sale and not the RV seller they want the sale too .... so you have to trust the numbers of the order vin. I guess !

 

Since you didn't specify what configuration you want I am assuming what you want is a list of the towing capabilities of each configuration possible with the 5.0 engine and will use that to determine what configuration to purchase.

Confirm this is correct and tomorrow I will dig around for the towing specs sheet I've seen before on FMC.

 

You can find quite a bit of year and build specific GVWR, load/tow/curb axle weight ratings etc data here for your M/Y's under Vehicle Specs


https://fordbbas.com/publications

 

Sorry I posted to the wrong thread .... 2016-2018 f150 4x4 supercrew four door 5.5 foot box , I have a weight distribution attachment part of the purchase. I am looking the truck to have the following trailer factory installed package, pro trailer backup assist, rear camera , trailer brake assist , rear camera my confusion is when you look at the vin # you should be able to see the total amount each engine can tow with each engine and each axle and each size of truck and size of box but it rambles off the engine and axle but then ten or 12 weights as possibilities ! I can’t figure it out is there no Ford technicians who can read these numbers and how do you get an honest number so you don’t blow your engine or can’t even get the trailer to move ..... when you look at say CarGurus you get has 3.5 litre no axle ratio so you have to trust a hungry salesperson with potential no knowledge who needs a sale, to pay bills. It’s freaking scarey , should be mandatory to put engine and max tow and axle in all ads.
thank you
s22

 

Use the link above I provided.
Select ‘Vehicle Specifications’, then select the Year/Model of the truck your thinking about .
Scroll down the the tow/trailer/load /axle rating charts and the data is there for the specific build your thinking of.
As well as the Tow Guide for GCWR https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/d...VTTowGuide.pdf


Like scott.butler4 mentioned, there are a lot of variables giver drivetrain/axle ratio, cab and bed, engines, W/B profiles etc, and reading the charted data per each year your considering would give you an idea of trucks weight/carry ratings..

 

Thanks a lot I spent a fair amount on your first link and it is very informative and much appreciated. And for that link and your time to respond I thank you very much.
It is such a large purchase to screw up because of the lack of knowledge of sales people who them selves have to learn all there is to know about each vehicle , cars and trucks. It’s a huge ask ,for them to each be fully informed.
I don’t blame them, I blame the companies they represent for a lack of education , as to where to find accurate information, and pass on to the purchaser.
please keep any ideas coming as I am sure there are thousands in the same boat .....
Cheers
S22

 

Thank you very much great link !

 

If you find a specific truck, I can look it up by M/Y, engine, axle ratio, and cab profile and get you a GCWR. It wouldn't be exactly build specific, but from there with the linked info you should be real close to your rating..