How Much Can the F-250 Tow?

The super duty 2022 Ford F-250 has everyone in the San Antonio area talking, and it’s not hard to see why! There’s a lot to love about this new pickup, and chief among its highlights is a powerhouse 12,500-pound minimum towing capacity, running all the way up to 22,800 pounds when properly equipped with a fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailer. The Ford F-250 offers three different engines, and each of those engines deliver slightly different towing numbers, so the team at Northside Ford has laid out all the essential information below. Check it out!

Ford F-250 Specs

The 2022 Ford F-250 comes in six available trim levels: XL, XLT, King Ranch, Platinum, Lariat, and Limited. Depending on the trim level you choose, you’ll have your pick of three different engines: the standard 6.2L V8, the upgraded 7.3L V8, and the 6.7L V8 turbo diesel. No matter what, you’ll be getting iconic Ford powerhouse performance on the streets of New Braunfels and beyond! Here are the details for each engine:

6.2L SOHC 2-valve Flex Fuel V8 engine

• 385 hp / 430 lb-ft of torque
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 19,500-pound standard GCWR with SRW and 3.73 axle ratio
• 22,000-pound maximum GCWR with SRW and 4.30 axle ratio
• Max towing capacity (standard): 15,000 pounds 
• Max towing capacity (5th wheel/gooseneck): 15,800 pounds 

7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 engine

• 430 hp / 475 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 21,800-pound standard GCWR with SRW and 3.55 axle ratio
• 26,000-pound maximum GCWR with SRW and 4.30 axle ratio
• Max towing capacity (standard): 15,000 pounds 
• Max towing capacity (5th wheel/gooseneck): 19,500 pounds 

6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine

• 475 hp / 1,050 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 23,500-pound standard GCWR with SRW and 3.31 axle ratio
• 30,000-pound maximum GCWR with SRW and 3.55 axle ratio
• Max towing capacity (standard): 15,000 pounds
• Max towing capacity (5th wheel/gooseneck): 22,800 pounds

Ford F-250 Towing and Safety Features

In addition to strong towing and engine numbers, the Ford F-250 Super Duty has a wide array of standard and available towing features designed to support whatever cargo you need to haul. These amenities will keep your rides safe, smooth, and secure, no matter where you’re going. Check out the details:

• Gooseneck Hitch Kit: This hitch kit is designed to enhance your F-250 towing experience. 
• Trailer Hitch Receiver: The 2.5- or 3-inch Built Ford Tough® Trailer Hitch Receiver makes it easy to connect your F-250 to a trailer.
• Trailer Sway Control: The Trailer Sway Control feature ensures you have maximum control over your cargo, no matter what you’re hauling.
• Trailer Brake Controller: This feature syncs your vehicle and trailer brakes so they work together to make for smooth stopping when you press on the brake pedal.
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control® (RSC): AdvanceTrac® uses systems like selective wheel braking, gyroscopic sensors, and reduced engine power to maximize the stability between your truck and cargo in all manners of driving conditions.

Find Your Next Ride at Northside Ford!

If you have any questions about the Ford F-250 or want to learn more about our lineup of new and pre-owned Ford vehicles, don’t hesitate to contact our office! You can contact us or stop by our dealership to take an available F-250 out for a test drive around San Antonio if you want to see how this powerhouse handles on the road. And if you’re looking to start the buying process, you can apply for financing right from our website!