The F-150's curb weight varies from 4,069 to 5,697 pounds, depending on the size of the engine, cab and bed.

The Ford F-150's many trim options have a broader weight spectrum than certain other half-ton pickup trucks, such as the Dodge Ram 1500, which weighs 4,798 to 5,372 pounds, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which weighs 4,257 to 5,155 pounds. The Raptor series weighs in at the heftiest end of the F-150 family, while the Ford F-150 XL falls on the lighter end of the line.

Generally speaking, the lighter body of the 2020 Ford F-150 allows for it to tow up to an impressive 13,200 pounds. The F-150's cargo capacity is at the top of its class, too, stretching from 1,142 to 2,309 pounds.

How does a Ford F-150's weight affect its performance?

Just because this truck happens to be the lightest in its class doesn’t necessarily mean it's weaker than its heavier counterparts, either. That's because the Ford F-150's aluminum alloy is of the same heavy-duty quality and consistency that the U.S. military uses. It may weigh only 5,065 pounds, but that doesn't detract from the F-150's overall performance. On the contrary, the F-150 boasts a significant edge over other full-size trucks.

To put it all into perspective, it's helpful to size up all the stats with the heaviest full-size pickup on the market these days. That would be the Nissan Titan, which weighs a total of 5,770 pounds.

While the Titan is frequently praised for its performance and handling, its added weight makes it difficult when it comes to hauling and towing. The maximum towing capability of the Titan crew cab is 9,350 pounds, with a cargo limit of 1,326 to 1,696 pounds.

Under the hood of the F-150, the roster of engine options includes Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 or a 5-liter V8 with port-fuel and direct injection, or PDFI for short.

Engines with port fuel injection mix gasoline with air by spraying into the intake manifold before it moves down into the cylinders, whereas direct injection systems are equipped with an injector on each cylinder, spraying the fuel directly into the cylinder.

Ford's PFDI engine essentially combines the two methods. Each cylinder has two injectors, one in the intake and another in the cylinder itself, which overall allows for an impressive boost in power.

Newer F-150 models also come with a variable displacement energy feature that allows the engine to save fuel by shutting off half its cylinders when the vehicle isn't in need of its full power.

The curb weight of 2020 Ford F-150 ranges from around 4,000 pounds to just shy of 5,700 pounds depending on the trim level. The same goes for all 13th generation Ford F-150 models, which were manufactured between 2015 and 2020. The lightest of the lot is the regular cab, which weighs 4,069–4,653 pounds, followed by the Super Cab 4,415–5,236 pounds. Then comes the SuperCrew, which is 4,529–5,320 pounds, and lastly and beastliest of the bunch is the Raptor, which weighs 5,525–5,697 pounds.

Twelfth generation base models of Ford F-150s, which were manufactured between 2009 and 2014, weigh slightly more, 4,707 compared to 4,069 pounds. The weight of the higher-end 12th generation trim models, however, is roughly the same. The heaviest 12th generation Ford F-150 weighs a total of 5,639 pounds.

‍Eleventh generation Ford F-150s – those made between 2004 and 2013 – range from 4,758 pounds to 5,875 pounds, again, depending on the trim variant.

The weight of a truck when it's completely empty and not carrying any cargo is known as its curb weight.

The curb weight of a truck is a crucial piece of information to keep in mind. For example, a lighter model may have better fuel economy than a heavier truck with the same or another similar engine.

Another factor that can be linked to a pickup's curb weight is the vehicle's overall stability.

Also, a bigger vehicle may be less likely to suffer from tail swing – which is what happens when the rear end swings in the opposite direction as the front end while the front end turns – or losing control altogether.

The curb weight of most F-150s varies between 4,069 and 5,697 pounds, depending on the size of the cab, bed and engine, too.

The gross vehicle weight rating for the 13th generation of Ford F-150s, however, is approximately 7,050 pounds altogether.

What is the difference between payload and towing capabilities?

The term “payload capacity” specifically refers to the total amount of cargo weight that a truck can carry. That's in addition to how much it weighs when it's empty.

A truck's curb weight, however, refers to the total weight of its passengers and any other materials or items that also happen to be aboard, in addition to its payload capacity.

How much are Ford F-150s new versus used?

The basic price of the 2020 F-150 is $28,495, which is lower than most other full-size pickup trucks on the market these days. As far as the other F-150 trims goes, the Lariat, King Ranch and off-road-ready Raptor start at $42,500, $52,740 and $53,205, respectively. The premium Limited trim starts at $67,485, which is higher than most rivals' upper trim MSRPs.

Great savings are fairly easy to come by, however, simply by opting for a used model of F-150 rather than buying a new one. Used F-150s these days can be found for just under $25,000, which just goes to show the enormous value that's to be had when you purchase used.

Given that each of the many Ford F-150s in Shift's inventory receives a 150-point inspection from their certified mechanics and has complete vehicle history reports, too, you can ride off in your new used pickup truck at ease knowing that it's as good as the day it rolled off the assembly line.