--- title: "2012-2014 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 tows up to 11,300 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 26 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2014 Ford F-150, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2014 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 tows up to 11,300 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 26 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2014 Ford F-150, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 tows up to 11,300 lbs when properly equipped. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down; the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs. ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 11,300 lbs | | Fuel tank | 26 gallons | | Fuel economy | 17 city / 23 hwy (3.7L 2WD); 15/21 (5.0L 2WD); 16/22 (3.5L EB 2WD); 13/18 (6.2L 2WD), subtract ~1-2 mpg for 4x4. Fuel tank 26 gal standard, 36 gal optional on long wheelbases. | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (separate remote or integrated keyhead 'flip' key) | ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (Duratec) | XL, STX, XLT (base engine) | 302 hp | Regular 87 octane (flex-fuel E85 capable on many) | | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote) | XL, XLT, FX2/FX4, Lariat, King Ranch | 360 hp | Regular 87 octane (flex-fuel on many) | | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (1st gen, twin-turbo) | XLT, FX2/FX4, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited | 365 hp | Regular 87 octane (premium recommended when towing heavy) | | 6.2L SOHC V8 (Boss) | SVT Raptor (standard), Lariat/Harley-Davidson/Platinum (optional) | 411 hp | Regular 87 octane | ## Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2012 through 2014, the 12th generation (2009-2014; covered from 2012), full-size pickup (steel body; regular cab, supercab, supercrew). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012) - [2013 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2013) - [2014 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2014) ## What changed during the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines | | 2013 | Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels) | | 2014 | Final steel-body year; STX SuperCrew and Tremor (short-bed 3.5L EB sport truck) added | ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 specs: common questions ### How much can a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 tow? Up to 11,300 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2012-2014 Ford F-150? 26 gallons. ### What gas mileage does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 get? 17 city / 23 hwy (3.7L 2WD); 15/21 (5.0L 2WD); 16/22 (3.5L EB 2WD); 13/18 (6.2L 2WD), subtract ~1-2 mpg for 4x4. Fuel tank 26 gal standard, 36 gal optional on long wheelbases. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Ford 2013 F-150 Owner's Manual, capacities (via VehicleHistory/engine oil DB summaries)](https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/2013-ford-f-150-oil-type-and-capacity) - [Ford TSB 13-8-1, 3.5L GTDI intermittent stumble/misfire in humid conditions](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/pubs/content/~WT/~MUS~LEN/3569/tsb13-08-01.htm) - [NHTSA recall 19V-075, unintended downshift, 2011-2013 F-150](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V075-8473.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 16V-345, brake master cylinder, 2013-2014 F-150 3.5L EB](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls?nhtsaId=16V345000) - [Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation](https://hardrockoffroad.com/fitment-guides/ford-f150/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Ford_F150.shtml) - [O'Reilly/AutoZone battery fitment, 2012-2014 F-150 Group 65](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/f150/2012) ## Other Ford F-150 generations - [2021-2025 Ford F-150 specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/specs) - [2015-2020 Ford F-150 specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/specs). ## More for the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.