Cmd1v3r

Hopefully I have placed this in the correct category.

I am trying to determine the actual payload of an F150 Platinum. The Ford website provides the payload for a specific cab/engine/drive. However the payload gets reduced by the options one selects. Since I am planning on ordering a 2018 Platinum, and will be purchasing a new TT shortly after, how can I find out how much the options and package add to the vehicle weight so I can determine the actual payload? I have asked the Ford Reps on a chat session, and they can ONLY provide me the published info based on cab/engine/drive. Also, the dealer had no clue. Don't have to have 2018 info, I'm sure 2017 info would work.
Thanks for any help.

acdii

Somewhere there is a weight chart for options, but from all the platinums I looked at(granted they were 2014), none had more than 1500 pounds of payload.

charles_slc

Here's what you're looking for...
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...cs_1-23-17.pdf

But it's only an estimate. You'd want to check the payload sticker on the door and watch out for dealer installed accessories that aren't included in the sticker number.

Honestly, IMHO...if you want to tow...you shouldn't be looking at a Platinum.

johndeerefarmer

You won't find a Platinum or KR much over 1500 lbs.

I left the tailgate step and moonroof off of my Lariat and ended up at 1752 lbs.

See truck specs in my signature

thrifty biil

Yep, top of the line trucks pay a huge penalty in payload. I love my tailgate step, leather heated/cooled seats, etc. But as a tow vehicle, all that luxury hurts.

Dealer had no clue = not true. Surely they have sold some Platinum trucks, its just a matter of looking at a few door stickers. How hard is that? I think they would rather not talk about it. Its one of those hush/hush don't bring it up issues. They love selling KR and Platinum trucks, profit margin has to be sweet. But a buyer who thinks it just means they are going to tow in luxury is wrong.

And then of course you have dealer installed options, or stuff you install later. All of those come out of the payload capacity. Payload rating is for the truck as equipped when it left the factory.

So in the end, I do tow in luxury, its just a very, very small trailer.....

2013 Escape 19, 2010 F150 Lariat

schwul

Loading up a KR with all options will add about 488 lbs or more to the curb weight. Some of the heavier options are the dual panel moon roof and 34 gal fuel tank. The tank doesn't weigh much but the fuel inside does. Bigger wheels and bigger tires adds about 40 more lbs than the standard 17 inches. Another big weight item is the power running boards.

charles_slc

Yep, the 36g fuel tank costs you 86# in payload.

But at 10mpg towing (if that) that extra 13g gives you a range of 360mi vs 230mi.

Having towed with a 20g tank and now with a 36g...I wouldn't go without a 36g.

Worse case, you could always put just 23g in it and get back 82# of payload.