New to Forum - F-150 Payload Capacity?
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New to Forum - F-150 Payload Capacity?
New member here with a question about the F-150 payload capacity. I am specifically interested in a 2006-2008 SuperCrew and would like to know if anyone can give me the payload capacity that is listed on the drivers door. My understanding is that all trucks manufactured after 2005 should have the specific payload listed for each truck. The info on the Ford website is very vague since they typically list the max payload available which does not include options.
I currently own an '02 Chevy 2500 and tow a travel trailer that weighs around 7K loaded. I would like to get back to a Ford and would like to hear some real world numbers on payload.
Thanks for everyone's help.
I currently own an '02 Chevy 2500 and tow a travel trailer that weighs around 7K loaded. I would like to get back to a Ford and would like to hear some real world numbers on payload.
Thanks for everyone's help.
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New member here with a question about the F-150 payload capacity. I am specifically interested in a 2006-2008 SuperCrew and would like to know if anyone can give me the payload capacity that is listed on the drivers door. My understanding is that all trucks manufactured after 2005 should have the specific payload listed for each truck. The info on the Ford website is very vague since they typically list the max payload available which does not include options.
I currently own an '02 Chevy 2500 and tow a travel trailer that weighs around 7K loaded. I would like to get back to a Ford and would like to hear some real world numbers on payload.
Thanks for everyone's help.
I currently own an '02 Chevy 2500 and tow a travel trailer that weighs around 7K loaded. I would like to get back to a Ford and would like to hear some real world numbers on payload.
Thanks for everyone's help.
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I usually reference KBB.com when I'm looking for specs - espcially when I don't own the car 
Dimensions Details
Fuel Capacity 30.0
Wheel Base 139.0 inches
Overall Length 223.8 inches
Width 78.9 inches
Height 75.5 inches
Curb Weight 5509 lbs.
Tires / Wheel Size P275/55R20
Rear Tires / Wheel Size -
Turning Radius 45.1
Standard Axle Ratio 3.73
Maximum Ground Clearance 8.1
Maximum GVWR 7200
Maximum Towing 9200
Payload Base Capacity 1630
Head Room: Front 40.1 inches
Head Room: Rear 39.6 inches
Leg Room: Front 41.3 inches
Leg Room: Rear 39.0 inches
Shoulder Room: Front 65.8 inches
Shoulder Room: Rear 65.8 inches
EPA Passenger -
EPA Trunk or Cargo -
EPA Total Interior -
Truck Bed Volume 56 cu.ft.
Dimensions Details
Fuel Capacity 30.0
Wheel Base 139.0 inches
Overall Length 223.8 inches
Width 78.9 inches
Height 75.5 inches
Curb Weight 5509 lbs.
Tires / Wheel Size P275/55R20
Rear Tires / Wheel Size -
Turning Radius 45.1
Standard Axle Ratio 3.73
Maximum Ground Clearance 8.1
Maximum GVWR 7200
Maximum Towing 9200
Payload Base Capacity 1630
Head Room: Front 40.1 inches
Head Room: Rear 39.6 inches
Leg Room: Front 41.3 inches
Leg Room: Rear 39.0 inches
Shoulder Room: Front 65.8 inches
Shoulder Room: Rear 65.8 inches
EPA Passenger -
EPA Trunk or Cargo -
EPA Total Interior -
Truck Bed Volume 56 cu.ft.
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From: The Shenandoah Valley
New member here with a question about the F-150 payload capacity. I am specifically interested in a 2006-2008 SuperCrew and would like to know if anyone can give me the payload capacity that is listed on the drivers door. My understanding is that all trucks manufactured after 2005 should have the specific payload listed for each truck. The info on the Ford website is very vague since they typically list the max payload available which does not include options.
I currently own an '02 Chevy 2500 and tow a travel trailer that weighs around 7K loaded. I would like to get back to a Ford and would like to hear some real world numbers on payload.
Thanks for everyone's help.
I currently own an '02 Chevy 2500 and tow a travel trailer that weighs around 7K loaded. I would like to get back to a Ford and would like to hear some real world numbers on payload.
Thanks for everyone's help.
That 7K trailer is not payload, it's a towed load. Different animal. The sticker on the door deals with GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) which is vehicle and load upon it (includes load on hitch ball) . The sticker does not deal with GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) which is vehicle and payload AND any towed vehicles.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/200...rd_f150_1.html
Mine is a 2007, so here is an intro to the 2007s. Look at tow ratings for supercrews with the 5.4 engines. Only the Harley Edition with the 18 or 20" wheels is rated to tow less than what you want, the Harley Edition has a full time transfer case as I recall .... someone else correct me on that if wrong please.
Example, mine is a 144.5" WB 4X4 , 5.4 and 3.55 gears.
Chart shows my GCWR as 14,000 lbs with a tow rating of 8,300 lbs.
Same specs rate my truck at base curb wgt. 5,471 lbs.
Payload Capacity 1,670 lbs.,
and a max GVWR of 7,200 lbs.
Here's my sticker.
And from the 2007 Owner's Guide, pg 220:
GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle
(GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and
passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
(Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at
GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for
safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle.
The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only
mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of
10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel
trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your authorized
dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your
authorized dealer) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount
of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000
by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lb.
(227 to 340 kg). For an 11,500 lb. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply
by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to
2,875 lb. (782 to 1,304 kg)
(GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and
passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
(Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at
GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for
safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle.
The GCW must never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only
mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of
10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel
trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your authorized
dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your
authorized dealer) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount
of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000
by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lb.
(227 to 340 kg). For an 11,500 lb. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply
by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to
2,875 lb. (782 to 1,304 kg)
Last edited by tbear853; May 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM.
