Towing capacity / Full-size pickup

Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

Depending on year and configuration, the F-150 is rated to tow between 5,000 lb and 14,000 lb. The table below breaks it down by generation, with the equipment notes the headline numbers depend on.

Ford F-150 tow ratings by year

YearsGenerationBase ratingMax rating
2024-2026 14th generation (refresh) 5,000 lb 13,500 lb
2021-2023 14th generation 5,000 lb 14,000 lb
2018-2020 13th generation (aluminum body, refresh) 5,000 lb 13,200 lb
2015-2017 13th generation (aluminum body) 5,000 lb 12,200 lb
2009-2014 12th generation 5,000 lb 11,300 lb

Ford F-150 towing capacity by model year

Model yearGenerationBase ratingMax rating
2026 14th generation (refresh) 5,000 lb 13,500 lb
2025 14th generation (refresh) 5,000 lb 13,500 lb
2024 14th generation (refresh) 5,000 lb 13,500 lb
2023 14th generation 5,000 lb 14,000 lb
2022 14th generation 5,000 lb 14,000 lb
2021 14th generation 5,000 lb 14,000 lb
2020 13th generation (aluminum body, refresh) 5,000 lb 13,200 lb
2019 13th generation (aluminum body, refresh) 5,000 lb 13,200 lb
2018 13th generation (aluminum body, refresh) 5,000 lb 13,200 lb
2017 13th generation (aluminum body) 5,000 lb 12,200 lb
2016 13th generation (aluminum body) 5,000 lb 12,200 lb
2015 13th generation (aluminum body) 5,000 lb 12,200 lb
2014 12th generation 5,000 lb 11,300 lb
2013 12th generation 5,000 lb 11,300 lb
2012 12th generation 5,000 lb 11,300 lb
2011 12th generation 5,000 lb 11,300 lb
2010 12th generation 5,000 lb 11,300 lb
2009 12th generation 5,000 lb 11,300 lb

Year rows inherit their generation's ratings; mid-cycle changes are listed in the configuration notes below.

Configuration notes

2024-2026: Up to 13,500 lb with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and Max Trailer Tow Package. PowerBoost hybrid tows up to 11,600 lb, the 5.0L V8 up to 12,900 lb.

2021-2023: Up to 14,000 lb with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and Max Trailer Tow Package. PowerBoost hybrid tows up to 12,700 lb, the 5.0L V8 up to 13,000 lb.

2018-2020: 13,200 lb requires the 3.5L EcoBoost with the Max Trailer Tow Package.

2015-2017: 12,200 lb with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package; the 2018 refresh raised it to 13,200 lb.

2009-2014: Max rating with the 6.2L V8 and heavy-duty payload package.

Ratings vary by cab, bed length, drivetrain, axle ratio and packages, sometimes by several thousand pounds within one model year. Treat these as accurate ranges and confirm the rating for your exact vehicle via the VIN, door-jamb sticker or owner's manual before towing.

Reading these numbers correctly

The max rating applies to one specific configuration, usually the lightest cab with the strongest engine and a factory tow package. The base rating is what the least tow-oriented configuration is certified for. Your F-150 sits somewhere in that range, and the only way to know exactly where is your VIN-specific documentation.

Also remember that tongue weight (10-15 percent of the trailer) counts against payload, not the tow rating. A F-150 can be inside its towing limit and over its payload limit at the same time. Our towing calculator works out the real-world numbers from your GCWR and curb weight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 2026 Ford F-150 towing capacity?

The 2026 Ford F-150 is rated to tow up to 13,500 lb when properly equipped, with base configurations around 5,000 lb. Up to 13,500 lb with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and Max Trailer Tow Package.

Which Ford F-150 configuration tows the most?

The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with the Max Trailer Tow Package in a SuperCrew 4x2 configuration. Base V6 engines without packages sit closer to 5,000-8,400 lb.

Can a Ford F-150 tow a travel trailer?

The strongest recent configurations are rated up to 14,000 lb. That covers virtually every travel trailer, most large boats, and gooseneck-style loads within the rating. Keep the loaded trailer weight, not the empty weight, under the rating for your exact configuration.

Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?

Most manufacturers require a weight-distributing hitch above roughly 5,000 lb of trailer weight, and it noticeably improves stability well below that. Check the towing section of the owner’s manual for the exact threshold for your model year.

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