Author: Gary WhiteThe Ford F150 is a bit of an animal, if you are looking for a new pickup truck with a high towing capacity then you should definitley consider the Ford F150. Depending on the model, the trim and the optional extras you choose, the Ford F150 towing capacity varies between 6000lbs and 13,200 pounds. When selecting your tow car you need to consider the maximum weight you will be pulling. Regardless of the vehicle, towing performance will always be hindered on steep hills and rugged terrain so its important that you don't choose bare minimum specifications and have your car pulling its maximum towing weight very often. Ford towing guide also recommends that you to check your F150s brakes, trailer lights, breakaway cable, and trailer wiring harness before every journey. With its body and large wheels, the F150 belongs to the SUV class of vehicles. Visually, it has a rustic off-road and workhorse appearance. So the car is not a stylish off-road fake but a real truck that offers what it promises. That's why the car is listed at Ford under the commercial vehicles and not in the SUV area.
How much will the Ford F-150 Lightning tow?
In the last couple of years the Ford F-150 has become electrified. The F-150 Lightning comes standard with all-wheel drive and two motor/battery combinations with a system output of 318 or 420 kW. The version with the large battery is said to have a sprint time of around 4.5 seconds. The torque is uniformly 1,050 Newton meters; This makes the Lightning the highest-torque F-150 of all time. The two batteries offered ensure ranges of 370 or 480 kilometers according to the American EPA standard. Ford hasn't said anything about the battery sizes in kWh yet, but the larger one appears to be 90 kWh or more, based on the bi-directional charging specs. The maximum payload is around 900 kilos, the maximum trailer load is up to 4.5 tons. An underride protection protects the battery and the electric motors from damage. The battery is housed in a waterproof case surrounded by impact protection.The towing capacity of a Ford F-150 pickup refers to the maximum weight of a trailer it can tow. All Ford F-150 pickups are able to tow a trailer. In the list of Ford F-150 towable capacities below, we provide all the information and figures you need to find and compare the different models and years..
What is the towing capacity of a Ford f150?
For those models of Ford F150 where towing is allowed, we have detailed the Ford F150 towing capacity for a braked trailer (this is when the trailer being towed has its own breaking system). To ensure you are both safe and legal it is really important that you check the Ford F150 towing weight limit for the car.Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the towing weights provided on this website are accurate, we always recommend checking the vehicle log book (V5) for the official towing capacity. We accept no responsibility if the towing weights provided on this website are incorrect.
| Car Make & Model | Max Towing Weight - Unbraked | Max Towing Capacity - Braked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 7,600 - 10,100 lbs. |
| 2024 Ford F-150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 1653 lbs | 5,000 - 8,200 lbs. |
| 2024 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 8,300 - 13,000 lbs. |
| 2024 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 1653 lbs | 11,000 - 14,000 lbs. |
| 2024 Ford F-150 High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 11,000 - 12,700 lbs. |
| 2024 Ford F-150 High-output supercharged 5.2L V8 | 1653 lbs | 8,200 lbs. |
| 2024 Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid V6 | 1653 lbs | 8,700 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 7,600 - 10,100 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 1653 lbs | 5,000 - 8,200 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 8,300 - 13,000 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 1653 lbs | 11,000 - 14,000 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 11,000 - 12,700 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 High-output supercharged 5.2L V8 | 1653 lbs | 8,200 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid V6 | 1653 lbs | 8,700 lbs. |
| 2023 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew 5.5' Box RWD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (400 HP / 410 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 9,700 lbs |
| 2023 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew 6.5' Box RWD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (400 HP / 410 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 9,600 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew 5.5' Box RWD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (400 HP / 410 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 9,700 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew 6.5' Box RWD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (400 HP / 410 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 9,600 lbs |
| 2021 Ford F-150 Crew Cab King Ranch 4WD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (500 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 9,300 lbs |
| 2020 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew 5.5' Box RWD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (395 HP / 400 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| 2019 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew 5.5' Box RWD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (395 HP / 400 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| 2018 Ford F-150 Crew Cab King Ranch RWD / Electronic 10 Spd Auto (395 HP / 400 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| 2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab King Ranch RWD / Electronic 6 Spd Auto (385 HP / 387 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| 2016 Ford F-150 Crew Cab King Ranch RWD / Electronic 6 Spd Auto (385 HP / 387 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 9,100 lbs |
| 2015 Ford F-150 Crew Cab King Ranch RWD / Electronic 6 Spd Auto (385 HP / 387 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 9,100 lbs |
| 2014 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Tremor EcoBoost Turb RWD / Electronic 6 Spd Auto (365 HP / 420 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| 2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Limited EcoBoost RWD / 6 Spd Electronic Auto w/OD & Tow/Haul Mode (365 HP / 420 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 5,700 lbs |
| 2012 Ford F-150 Regular Cab STX RWD / 6 Spd Electronic Auto w/OD & Tow/Haul Mode (302 HP / 278 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 5,500 lbs |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Regular Cab STX RWD / 6 Spd Electronic Auto w/OD & Tow/Haul Mode (302 HP / 278 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 5,500 lbs |
| 2010 Ford F-150 SuperCab Raptor 4WD / 6 Spd Electronic Auto w/OD, Tow & Haul Mode (310 HP / 310 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| 2007 Ford F-150 Regular Cab FX4 4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD (300 HP / 365 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| 2006 Ford F-150 Regular Cab FX4 4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD (300 HP / 365 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 8,200 lbs |
| 2005 Ford F-150 Regular Cab STX RWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD (202 HP / 260 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 5,100 lbs |
| 2004 Ford F-150 Regular Cab STX 4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD (231 HP / 293 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 6,700 lbs |
| 2003 Ford F-150 Flareside Lightning RWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD (380 HP / 450 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| 2002 Ford F-150 Regular Cab XLT RWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD (202 HP / 252 ft/lbs) | 1653 lbs | 4,000 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning (420 kW/571 PS) (2023) | 1653 lbs | 4536kg / 10,000 lbs ** |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning (420 kW/571 PS) (2022) | 1653 lbs | 4536kg / 10,000 lbs ** |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning with Standard-Range Battery: | 1653 lbs | 7,700 lbs max |
| 2022 Ford F-150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 1653 lbs | 8,200 lbs max |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning with Extended-Range Battery | 1653 lbs | 4536kg / 10,000 lbs ** |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 10,100 lbs max |
| 2022 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke V6 | 1653 lbs | 12,100 lbs max |
| 2022 Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid | 1653 lbs | 12,700 lbs max |
| 2022 Ford F-150 5.0L TI-VCT V8 | 1653 lbs | 13,000 lbs max |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 14,000 lbs max |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6 on Raptor | 1653 lbs | 8,200 lbs max |
| 2023 Ford F150 Raptor 3.5-litre turbocharged V6 | 1653 lbs | 3719 kg |
| 2023 Ford F150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 1653 lbs | 8200 lbs |
| 2023 Ford F150 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 | 1653 lbs | 10100 lbs |
| 2023 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 14000 lbs |
| 2023 Ford F150 3.5L PowerBoostâ„¢ Full Hybrid V6 | 1653 lbs | 12700 lbs |
| 2023 Ford F150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 1653 lbs | 13000 lbs |
| 2023 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost H. O. V6 | 1653 lbs | 8200 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor 3.5-litre turbocharged V6 | 1653 lbs | 3719 kg |
| 2022 Ford F-150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 1653 lbs | 8200 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 | 1653 lbs | 10100 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 14000 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | 1653 lbs | 12700 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 1653 lbs | 13000 lbs |
| 2022 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost H. O. V6 | 1653 lbs | 8200 lbs |
| 2021 Ford F-150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 1653 lbs | 8200 lbs |
| 2021 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 | 1653 lbs | 10100 lbs |
| 2021 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 1653 lbs | 14000 lbs |
| 2021 Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoostâ„¢ Full Hybrid V6 | 1653 lbs | 12700 lbs |
| 2021 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 1653 lbs | 13000 lbs |
| 2021 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost H. O. V6 | 1653 lbs | 12100 lbs |
| 2020 Ford F150 2.7-litre turbo EcoBoost | 1653 lbs | 8,500 lbs / 3855kg |
| 2020 Ford F150 3.5-litre EcoBoost | 1653 lbs | 13,200 lbs / 5987kg |
| 2020 Ford F150 High Output 3.5-litre EcoBoost (Various Models) | 1653 lbs | 6,000-11,100 lbs / 2721-4989kg |
| 2020 Ford F150 3.3-litre Ti-VCT V6 | 1653 lbs | 7,700 lbs / 3492kg |
| 2020 Ford F150 5.0-litre Ti-VCT V8 | 1653 lbs | 11,600 lbs / 5261kg |
| 2020 Ford F150 3.0-litre PowerStroke Turbo Diesel | 1653 lbs | 11,500 lbs / 5216kg |
| 2019 Ford F150 3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 122.8-inch wheelbase 4×2 | 1653 lbs | 8200lbs |
| 2019 Ford F150 2.7 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 122.8-inch wheelbase 4×2 | 1653 lbs | 8600lbs |
| 2019 Ford F150 3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 122.8-inch wheelbase 4×4 | 1653 lbs | 8200lbs |
| 2019 Ford F150 2.7 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 122.8-inch wheelbase 4×4 | 1653 lbs | 8500lbs |
| 2018 Ford F150 3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×2 | 1653 lbs | 8200lbs |
| 2018 Ford F150 2.7 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×2 | 1653 lbs | 10000lbs |
| 2018 Ford F150 5 L Ti-VCT V8 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×2 | 1653 lbs | 13000lbs |
| 2018 Ford F150 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine with a 7.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×2 | 1653 lbs | 13300lbs |
| 2017 Ford F150 3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×4 | 1653 lbs | 8200lbs |
| 2017 Ford F150 2.7 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×4 | 1653 lbs | 10000lbs |
| 2017 Ford F150 5 L Ti-VCT V8 engine with 3.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×4 | 1653 lbs | 13000lbs |
| 2017 Ford F150 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine with a 7.73 axle ratio 141.5-inch wheelbase 4×4 | 1653 lbs | 13100lbs |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 9,500 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 9,500 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 9,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 9,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 8,900 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 FX4 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 8,900 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 8,900 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 8,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 7,700 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box | 7,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box | 7,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box | 7,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 FX4 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 7,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,500 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,500 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,500 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 6,500 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 6,500 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box | 6,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box | 6,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 6,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 6,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 6,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 6,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 6,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 6,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Super Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 6,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box | 6,100 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box | 6,100 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 5,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x2 Regular Cab Flareside 6.5 ft. box | 5,200 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 3,700 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 2,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box | 2,400 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 2,300 lbs | |
| 2008 Ford F150 XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box | 2,300 lbs |
Specifications of the F-150 Lightning
The technology features include bi-directional loading . The occupants can use the built-in sockets while on the move, which already have an output of 2.4 kilowatts in the basic version and 9.6 kilowatts in the higher versions. 7.2 kW are emitted via the sockets in the interior and on the loading area, the remaining 2.4 kilowatts via the connections in the so-called "power trunk" under the front hood.The F-150 has a frunk (front trunk) with a volume of 400 litres. This waterproof "power trunk" is equipped with four sockets and two USB charging slots that deliver a maximum of 2.4 kW in total.
Drive: All-wheel drive with 2 electric motors
System power (peak): 318 kW or 420 kW
System torque: 1,050 Nm
Battery / Range: kA / 370 or 480 km EPA
Dimensions: 5,911 mm long / 2,032 mm wide / 2,004 mm high
Loading area: 1.70 meters long / 1.28 meters wide (between the wheel arches)
Seats: 5
Trunk: 400 litres
Payload: 907 kg (standard range) or 816 kg (extended range)
Trailer load: 3.5 tons (standard range) or 4.5 tons (extended range)
