The data can be found relatively easy, if you know where to look but I wanted to simplify the process.
This page is dedicated to all of the Ford F-150's that were made between 2009-2019 and contains a breakdown of all of the payload capacities for each year and engine configuration. I hope it is helpful!
2019 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The overall payload capacity for the 2019 F-150 ranged from 1,280 lbs.-3,270 lbs. according to the 2019 F-150 spec sheet. The LIMITED and RAPTOR models had some of the lowest payload capacities and the 5.0L engine had the best, with the appropriate packages and configurations equipped.
| Engine/Model | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 2.7L V6 EcoBoost | 1,710 lbs. – 2,470 lbs.(1) | 1,640 lbs. – 2,130 lbs.(1) |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,920 lbs. – 2,020 lbs. | 1,720 lbs. – 1,760 lbs. |
| 3.3L V6 | 1,700 lbs. – 1,990 lbs. | 1,680 lbs. – 1,920 lbs. |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 2,050 lbs. – 3,230 lbs.(2)(3) | 1,280 lbs. – 3,040 lbs.(2)(4) |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,950 lbs. – 3,270 lbs.(2) | 1,840 lbs. – 3,150 lbs.(2) |
| RAPTOR | 1,000 lbs. – 1,200 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. – 1,200 lbs. |
(1) Some models may require the 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. (2) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (3) Some LIMITED models payload rating is 1,530 lbs. (4) Some capacities for LIMITED models only.
Payload Notes: Maximum capabilities shown are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver. Weight of additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. Resource
2018 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The payload capacities for the 2018 F-150s was very close to the 2019 models but did differ on some models and engines and was worth mentioning and making a completely separate table for.
The average payload capacity for the 2018 Ford F-150s ranged from 1,420 lbs.-3,270 lbs, with the LIMITED and RAPTOR models having some of the lowest capacities out of all of the models.
| Engine/Model | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 2.7L V6 EcoBoost | 1,710 lbs. – 2,470 lbs.(1) | 1,640 lbs. – 2,130 lbs.(1) |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,840 lbs. – 1,940 lbs. | 1,720 lbs. – 1,760 lbs. |
| 3.3L V6 | 1,700 lbs. – 1,990 lbs. | 1,680 lbs. – 1,920 lbs. |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 2,050 lbs. – 3,230 lbs.(2)(3)(4) | 1,420 lbs. – 3,040 lbs.(2)(3)(5) |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,950 lbs. – 3,270 lbs.(2) | 1,840 lbs. – 3,150 lbs.(2) |
| RAPTOR | 1,000 lbs. – 1,200 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. – 1,200 lbs. |
(1) Some models may require the 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. (2) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 17″ wheels. (3) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 18″ wheels. (4) Some LIMITED models payload rating is 1,670 lbs. (5) Some capacities for LIMITED models only.
Payload Notes: Maximum capabilities shown are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver. Weight of additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. Resource
2017 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2017 F150s did have different payload capacities than the 2018 models but also didn’t include the 3.0L engine but instead had another 3.5L engine that came standard.
The payload capacity of 2017 Ford F-150s was 1,570 lbs.-3,270 lbs. in general and the RAPTOR model had even lower capacities of 1,000-1,200 lbs.
| Engine/Model | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 2.7L V6 EcoBoost | 1,640 lbs. – 2,210 lbs.(1) | 1,590 lbs. – 2,110 lbs.(1) |
| 3.5L V6 | 1,610 lbs. – 1,910 lbs. | 1,570 lbs. – 1,700 lbs. |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 2,050 lbs. – 3,220 lbs.(2)(3) | 1,950 lbs. – 2,980 lbs.(2)(3) |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,900 lbs. – 3,270 lbs.(2)(3) | 1,830 lbs. – 3,040 lbs.(2)(3) |
| RAPTOR | 1,000 lbs. – 1,200 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. – 1,200 lbs. |
(1) Some models may require the 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. (2) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 17″ wheels. (3) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 18″ wheels.
Payload Notes: Maximum capabilities shown are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver. Weight of additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. Resource
2016 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2016 Ford F-150s had almost identical payload specs to 2017 and all of them stayed the same for every engine except for the 3.5L EcoBoost engine which only varied by less than 100 pounds, for the most part.
The available payload capacity for 2016 Ford F-150’s was between 1,570 lbs.-3,270 lbs. The highest capacities were held by models with the 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost engines when equipped with the proper Heavy Duty Payload Packages.
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 2.7L V6 EcoBoost | 1,640 lbs. – 2,210 lbs.(1) | 1,590 lbs. – 2,110 lbs.(1) |
| 3.5L V6 | 1,610 lbs. – 1,910 lbs. | 1,570 lbs. – 1,700 lbs. |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 2,120 lbs. – 3,240 lbs.(2)(3) | 1,990 lbs. – 3,040 lbs.(2)(3) |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,900 lbs. – 3,270 lbs.(2)(3) | 1,830 lbs. – 3,040 lbs.(2)(3) |
(1) Some models may require the 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. (2) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 17″ wheels. (3) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 18″ wheels.
Payload Notes: Maximum capabilities shown are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver. Weight of additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. Resource
2015 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2015 F-150 had slightly different payload ratings than the 2016 models, even though the same engines were used. The payload capacity for the 2015 F-150s ranged from 1,580 lbs.-3,300 lbs. and the heavier ratings did require a heavy duty payload package to be installed.
The 3.5L EcoBoost engine and the 5.0L engine boasted some of the top payload capacities, when properly equipped.
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 2.7L V6 EcoBoost | 1,640 lbs. – 2,250 lbs.(1) | 1,580 lbs. – 2,160 lbs.(1) |
| 3.5L V6 | 1,630 lbs. – 1,910 lbs. | 1,600 lbs. – 1,690 lbs. |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 2,230 lbs. – 3,270 lbs.(2)(3) | 2,010 lbs. – 3,050 lbs.(2)(3) |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,930 lbs. – 3,300 lbs.(2)(3) | 2,060 lbs. – 3,060 lbs.(2)(3) |
(1) Some models may require the 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package. (2) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 17″ wheels. (3) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 18″ wheels.
Payload Notes: Maximum capabilities shown are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver. Weight of additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. Resource
2014 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2014 F-150’s had different engine options and the payload specs were also a little different, when compared to the 2015 F-150s. The payload capacity ranged from 980 lbs.-3,120 lbs. for the 2014 Ford F-150s.
The F-150s that had the TREMOR or SVT RAPTOR packages had some of the lowest payload specs, while the 3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0L engines had the top payload ratings, when equipped with the proper packages.
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 1,520 lbs. – 3,100 lbs.(1)(2)(3) | 1,370 lbs. – 2,810 lbs.(1)(2)(3) |
| 3.7L V6 | 1,600 lbs. – 1,930 lbs. | 1,510 lbs. – 1,900 lbs. |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,700 lbs. – 3,120 lbs.(1) | 1,570 lbs. – 2,810 lbs.(1) |
| 6.2L V8 | 1,810 lbs. – 2,010 lbs. | 980 lbs. – 1,950 lbs.(4) |
(1) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (2) Some specs are for the TREMOR Package only. (3) Some models may require the Max. Trailer Tow Package. (4) Some specs are for the SVT RAPTOR only. Resource
2013 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2013 payload ratings were very close to the 2014 specs but there was a little variation on certain engines like the 6.2L and 3.5L EcoBoost in numbers and worth mentioning. The average payload capacity for 2013 F-150’s ranged from 980 lbs.-3,120 lbs.
The LIMITED and SVT RAPTOR models did have some of the lowest payload numbers, like usual, so pay attention to those numbers as they are usually significantly lower.
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 1,660 lbs. – 3,100 lbs.(2)(3) | 1,520 lbs. – 2,810 lbs.(2)(3) |
| 3.7L V6 | 1,600 lbs. – 1,930 lbs. | 1,510 lbs. – 1,900 lbs. |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,700 lbs. – 3,120 lbs.(2) | 1,570 lbs. – 2,810 lbs.(2) |
| 6.2L V8 | 1,480 lbs. – 2,010 lbs.(4) | 980 lbs. – 1,950 lbs.(4)(5) |
(2) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (3) Some models may require the Max. Trailer Tow Package. (4) Some specs are for the LIMITED only. (5) Some specs are for the SVT RAPTOR only. Resource
2012 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2012 payload capacities ranged from 920 lbs.-3,120 lbs. for the F-150s and the payload specs were identical to the 2013 specs, except for the 6.2L engine, which only differed by 100 pounds or so.
The Harley-Davidson and SVT Raptor models had the lowest ratings (920-1,320 lbs.) while the 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost engines had some of the higher ratings, when properly equipped.
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 1,660 lbs. – 3,100 lbs.(2)(3) | 1,520 lbs. – 2,810 lbs.(2)(3) |
| 3.7L V6 | 1,600 lbs. – 1,930 lbs. | 1,510 lbs. – 1,900 lbs. |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,700 lbs. – 3,120 lbs.(2) | 1,570 lbs. – 2,810 lbs.(2) |
| 6.2L V8 | 1,410 lbs. – 1,810 lbs.(3)(4) | 920 lbs. – 1,790 lbs.(3)(4)(5) |
(2) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (3) Some models may require the Max. Trailer Tow Package. (4) Some specs are for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON F-150 only. (5) Some specs are for the SVT RAPTOR only. Resource
2011 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2011 payload capacity was close to the 2012 and 2013 numbers and averaged between 930 lbs.-3,060 lbs for the 2011 Ford F-150s. There was a slight difference in the data though and you will want to look it up specifically for your configuration to get the most accurate numbers.
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | 1,670 lbs. – 3,060 lbs.(1)(3) | 1,590 lbs. – 2,860 lbs.(1)(3) |
| 3.7L V6 | 1,600 lbs. – 1,900 lbs. | 1,510 lbs. – 1,860 lbs. |
| 5.0L V8 | 1,660 lbs. – 3,060 lbs.(1) | 1,560 lbs. – 2,770 lbs.(1) |
| 6.2L V8 | 1,410 lbs. – 1,680 lbs.(2)(3) | 930 lbs. – 1,770 lbs.(2)(3)(4) |
(1) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (2) Some specs are for the Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 and LARIAT LIMITED only. (3) Some models may require the Max. Trailer Tow Package. (4) Some specs are for the SVT RAPTOR only. Resource
2010 F-150 Payload Capacity:
2010 had a different set of options, as far as what engines were offered and the payload capacities were a little different for the F-150s too. The payload capacity for the 2010 Ford F-150s ranged from 1,020 lbs.-3,030 lbs., the RAPTOR model having some of the lowest specs and the best numbers, having the proper package equipped.
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 4.6L V8 (2V) | 1,470 lbs. – 1,890 lbs. | 1,480 lbs. – 1,640 lbs. |
| 4.6L V8 (3V) | 1,540 lbs. – 1,980 lbs. | 1,420 lbs. – 1,950 lbs. |
| 5.4L V8 (3V) | 1,670 lbs. – 3,030 lbs.(1)(2) | 1,020 lbs. – 2,740 lbs.(1)(2) |
(1) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (2) Some models may require the Max. Trailer Tow Package. (3) Some specs are for the SVT RAPTOR only. Resource
2009 F-150 Payload Capacity:
The 2009 models had the same engine options that the 2010 models had but the charts were divided up a little bit differently, by truck body styles, to be exact. There were capacities listed by Styleside and Flareside body styles and if we look at the data, we can see that the payload capacity for the 2009 models ranged from 1,020-3,030 lbs.
StyleSide:
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 4.6L V8 (2V) | 1,470 lbs. – 1,890 lbs. | 1,480 lbs. – 1,640 lbs. |
| 4.6L V8 (3V) | 1,540 lbs. – 1,980 lbs. | 1,420 lbs. – 1,950 lbs. |
| 5.4L V8 (3V) | 1,670 lbs. – 3,030 lbs.(1)(2) | 1,020 lbs. – 2,740 lbs.(1)(2) |
FlareSide:
| Engine | Max. Payload 2WD | Max. Payload 4WD |
| 4.6L V8 (2V) | 1,470 lbs. – 1,890 lbs. | 1,480 lbs. – 1,640 lbs. |
| 4.6L V8 (3V) | 1,540 lbs. – 1,980 lbs. | 1,420 lbs. – 1,950 lbs. |
| 5.4L V8 (3V) | 1,670 lbs. – 3,030 lbs.(1)(2) | 1,020 lbs. – 2,740 lbs.(1)(2) |
(1) Some models may require the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. (2) Some models may require the Max. Trailer Tow Package. (3) Some specs are for the SVT RAPTOR only. Resource
Last updated on April 30th, 2022 at 08:52 am