What is the curb weight of my Ford?
Curb weight is the weight of the vehicle, including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include the weight of any passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
- Curb weight is considered the closest weight to the vehicle's actual weight. The curb weight may be helpful to know when planning to ship the vehicle on a carrier or to tow the vehicle behind another vehicle.
- The actual weight of a vehicle can be precisely determined by weighing the vehicle on a large scale. Scales for cars and trucks are often found at truck stops or where cargo is loaded onto trucks.
- Curb weight is typically published by Ford Canada in-vehicle sourcebook materials provided to dealers. However, some models and some years may not have curb weight published. For assistance obtaining your vehicle's curb weight contact your Ford Dealer.
Calculating the Curb Weight
Curb weight is determined by subtracting the payload or passenger/cargo capacity from the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- The GVWR is printed on the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label.
- Payload or passenger/cargo weight capacity may be printed on the tire specification label in the driver's door jamb area.
- Vehicles may display payload or passenger/cargo weight. However, both terms are the same.
Example: A 5,280 lb. GVWR with a 1,150 lb. payload or passenger/cargo capacity would be calculated: 5,280 lbs. - 1,150 lbs. = curb weight of 4,130 lbs.
Additional Information
How do I find my Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)?
How do I find my Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
What is my vehicle's payload capacity?