A 2026 Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds, but only one build gets there: a longer-wheelbase SuperCrew 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, Ford's Tow/Haul Package and the optional Max Tow Axle. Without those options, the same engine tops out at 11,000 pounds.
Ford F-150 Towing Capacity by Year, Engine and Package
At a glance
- Most it can tow: 13,500 lb, with the 3.5L EcoBoost, the Tow/Haul Package and the Max Tow Axle; without those options, 11,000 lb at most.
- With a camper, check payload too: about 10% of the trailer's loaded weight rides on the hitch and comes out of the same payload as your passengers and gear.
- Fifth wheel: up to 11,700 lb for 2026, but only with the short bed, which most fifth-wheel trailers do not fit.
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How much can my F-150 tow? Year by year, 2015 to 2026
Find your model year below. Each year's top figure needs the 3.5L EcoBoost and that year's towing package; the engine column also notes when engines came and went.
| Model year | Most it can tow | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,200 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2016 | 12,200 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2017 | 12,200 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost (Raptor H.O. V6 new) |
| 2018 | 13,200 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost (3.3L V6 and diesel new) |
| 2019 | 13,200 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2020 | 13,200 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2021 | 14,000 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost (hybrid new) |
| 2022 | 14,000 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost (diesel gone) |
| 2023 | 14,000 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost (Raptor R V8 new) |
| 2024 | 13,500 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost (3.3L V6 gone) |
| 2025 | 13,500 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost |
| 2026 | 13,500 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost |
For the full detail, Ford's towing guide page has every year's guide, and each one lists every cab, bed and axle combination for that year.
The figures come from Ford's 2015 RV & Trailer Towing Guide through the 2026 guide, with 2021 from Ford's 2021 F-150 towing document. For 2024 Ford renamed the towing package and the top figure dropped by 500 lb, as the 2024 guide shows.
Other engines rate lower. Their best figures from 2021 to 2023 ran from 10,100 lb (2.7L EcoBoost) to 13,000 lb (5.0L V8); each year's Ford guide lists every engine. Engine choice is the main reason ratings vary so much across half-ton pickups.
On a used truck, check that it has the towing package before trusting the top figure: until the 2024 rename it was the Max Trailer Tow Package. A 2022 or 2023 truck with only the hitch and no Trailer Tow Package is limited to 6,000 to 7,000 lb, depending on the engine.
Which 2026 F-150 tows 13,500 lb, and what it needs
Only the 3.5L EcoBoost with both towing options reaches 13,500 lb. The table gives each 2026 engine's best towing figure and the most payload Ford offers with it; each needs the right cab, drivetrain and axle.
| Engine | Most it can tow | Max payload |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 8,400 lb | 1,775 lb |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | 2,440 lb |
| 5.0L V8 | 12,800 lb | 2,235 lb |
| 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid | 12,400 lb | 1,740 lb |
| 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 (Raptor) | 8,200 lb | 1,405 lb |
| 5.2L Supercharged V8 (Raptor R) | 8,700 lb | 1,410 lb |
Ford's 2026 towing guide lists every cab, bed and axle combination. Its ratings assume a properly equipped truck carrying only a 150-lb driver and passenger, and Ford marks the hybrid's best figure "Available spring 2026".
Without the towing options, the numbers drop: the 3.5L EcoBoost tops out at 11,000 lb and the 5.0L at 10,500 lb. The lowest 2026 rating is 7,400 lb, for a 2.7L with the 3.15/3.55 axle.
What the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle add
Since 2024 these are two separate options, and the top ratings need both.
- Tow/Haul Package (53T): adds an upgraded rear axle ratio, a locking rear differential and a trailer brake controller.
- Max Tow Axle: adds a stronger hitch and is required for the maximum ratings.
- When you need both: on a 2026 gas truck, for any trailer over 11,600 lb (over 10,800 lb on the hybrid). Towing that much without them may void your warranty.
Tip: A truck can have the Tow/Haul Package and still lack the Max Tow Axle, so check the two-digit axle code on its door label rather than assuming.
Can an F-150 pull a travel trailer?
Yes, but with a big trailer, payload usually runs out before the tow rating does. About 10% of the trailer's loaded weight sits on the hitch, so a 10,000 lb trailer puts roughly 1,000 lb on the truck, before passengers and gear.
That hitch weight plus everyone and everything aboard must fit within the truck's payload, and must not push it over the rear axle rating (GAWR) or maximum loaded weight (GVWR) on its door label.
Your own truck's payload is on the sticker in the driver's door jamb; options and accessories lower it. The 2026 table above shows the most each engine can offer, from 1,405 lb on the Raptor to 2,440 lb on the 3.5L EcoBoost.
Tip: The 13,500 lb truck and the 2,440 lb payload truck are different builds, so you cannot count on both at once. The sticker payload is the truck as it left the plant, so a bed cover, toolbox or aftermarket hitch comes off it.
Can an F-150 tow a fifth wheel?
A 2026 F-150 can pull a fifth wheel of up to 11,700 lb, but only as a 5.0L V8 SuperCrew 4x2 with both towing options and the short bed, which most fifth-wheel trailers do not fit. The other engines rate lower, the 2.7L at best 8,300 lb; Ford's 2026 guide gives the fifth-wheel figure for each build.
About 15% of a fifth wheel's loaded weight sits on the hitch in the bed, so it uses more payload than a travel trailer of the same weight. Ford does not recommend a fifth wheel on the Raptor. For more, see the F-250's ratings.
Tip: A short bed leaves less room between the cab and the trailer, and the trailer must clear the cab in turns of up to 90 degrees.
Hitch, brakes and trailer size
Above 5,000 lb of trailer you need a weight-distribution hitch.
- Without weight distribution, the most you can tow is 5,000 lb, with no more than 500 lb on the hitch. With it, up to 13,500 lb, with up to 1,400 lb on the hitch.
- The standard receiver is rated at 11,600 lb; the one that comes with the Max Tow Axle at 14,000 lb.
- Tall campers catch more wind, so Ford caps the size of the trailer's front at 55 to 75 sq ft, depending on the truck's rating and the trailer type; Ford's 2026 guide gives the cap for each.
- Use trailer brakes; many states require them above 1,500 lb loaded.
NHTSA's towing safety page covers loading and pre-trip checks.
Finding the figure for your own F-150
Your truck's exact rating is one row in its model year's Ford guide, and the door label tells you which row. On the sticker on the driver's door edge, the word AXLE under the bar code is followed by a two-digit code; match it, plus your year, engine, cab, drivetrain and wheelbase, to the guide. The step-by-step lookup walks through it.
Tip: On a 2020 or newer truck, Ford's online Towing Calculator works it out from the VIN. For older trucks, use the guide or ask a dealer.
Common questions
How much can a Ford F-150 tow?
Up to 13,500 lb for a 2026 truck, but only as a SuperCrew 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost, the Tow/Haul Package (53T) and the optional Max Tow Axle. Other 2026 builds are rated as low as 7,400 lb, so check your own truck's row.
What is the towing capacity of the 3.5L EcoBoost F-150?
13,500 lb for 2024 through 2026, with the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. Older trucks with the Max Trailer Tow Package were rated up to 14,000 lb (2021 to 2023); the year table above has every year.
How much can a 2.7L EcoBoost F-150 tow?
8,400 lb for 2026, as a Regular Cab 4x2 with the 3.73 axle, and no towing package is needed. From 2021 to 2023 it was rated up to 10,100 lb.
Which F-150 is best for towing a travel trailer?
The 3.5L EcoBoost with the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. It has the highest 2026 towing rating (13,500 lb) and the highest available payload (2,440 lb), and payload is what the trailer's hitch weight uses up.
How do I find my own F-150's towing capacity?
Read the axle code on the label on the driver's door edge, then match it with your year, engine, cab, drivetrain and wheelbase to one row in that year's Ford guide. Ford's Towing Calculator does it from the VIN on newer trucks.