What TowingIQ is and how it works.

Manufacturer towing guides are published as dense PDF tables that bury the number you need behind dozens of variables: engine, cab, bed length, axle ratio, drivetrain, GCWR, wheelbase, and equipment requirements. Most online sources flatten these tables into single headline numbers or broad ranges that don't reflect your actual truck setup.

TowingIQ exists to close that gap. Every towing value on this site maps back to a specific combination of configuration variables from the original source document. When you look up a number here, you're seeing the exact data the manufacturer published — not an approximation.

TowingIQ launched with the Ford F-150, covering model years 2020 through 2026. Additional truck lines will be added as they are extracted and verified in the same detailed format.

Each supported model year includes conventional towing and, where published, 5th-wheel / gooseneck ratings. Every row carries the original requirement notes and equipment conditions from the source guide.

The data pipeline behind TowingIQ follows a strict extraction-and-verification process:

1. Source acquisition

Towing data is extracted from official Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide publications — the same documents Ford publishes for dealers and fleet buyers. Each guide is identified by model year and publication revision.

2. Row-level extraction

Every configuration row in the source table is extracted individually. Each row preserves the full set of configuration variables: engine, cab style, bed length, drivetrain, axle ratio, GCWR, wheelbase, and maximum trailer weight. Footnotes, asterisks, and requirement conditions are captured alongside the numeric values.

3. Normalization

Extracted rows are normalized into a consistent schema across model years. Engine labels are mapped to canonical names (e.g., Ford's chart label "3.5L EcoBoost V6" is linked to the familiar "3.5L EcoBoost" name). Condition labels like "Requires Trailer Tow Package" or "Max Trailer Tow Package required" are preserved verbatim from the source.

4. Verification

Row counts, tow value ranges, and configuration combinations are cross-checked against the original PDF tables. Source page numbers and guide edition identifiers are stored with each row for traceability. Citation panels on each year and engine page link back to the specific guide pages used.

5. Publication

Verified data is compiled into a static site. Every page is generated at build time from the verified dataset — there is no user-generated content, no dynamic computation of towing values, and no interpolation. The number you see is the number from the guide.

TowingIQ is a reference tool, not a substitute for your owner's manual, your truck's door-jamb sticker, or professional advice. Towing capacity depends on your specific vehicle's equipment, condition, cargo, and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Always confirm your towing setup against your vehicle's documentation and applicable laws before towing. See our Terms of Service for full details.