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2018 F-150 3.3L PFDI V6 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2018 3.3L PFDI V6 run from 4,900 to 7,700 lbs depending on configuration. Start with tow type, then match axle ratio, wheelbase, cab, drivetrain, and package labels.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2018 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.3L PFDI V6 available below.

3.3L PFDI V6 RANGE
4,900 - 7,700 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
7,700 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
7,600 LBS
2018 3.3L PFDI V6
2018 3.3L PFDI V6
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 122 in 9,500 lbs 5,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 141 in 9,600 lbs 5,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 122 in 9,700 lbs 5,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 122 in 12,100 lbs 7,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 141 in 12,200 lbs 7,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 122 in 12,200 lbs 7,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 141 in 12,200 lbs 7,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 145 in 9,800 lbs 5,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 145 in 12,200 lbs 7,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 145 in 12,500 lbs 7,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
SuperCrew
3.55 4x2 145 in 9,900 lbs 5,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 145 in 12,300 lbs 7,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 145 in 12,600 lbs 7,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 122 in 9,500 lbs 4,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 141 in 9,600 lbs 5,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 122 in 9,700 lbs 4,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 122 in 12,100 lbs 7,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 12,200 lbs 7,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 122 in 12,200 lbs 7,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 141 in 12,200 lbs 7,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 145 in 9,800 lbs 4,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 145 in 12,200 lbs 7,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 145 in 12,500 lbs 7,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCrew
3.55 4x2 145 in 9,900 lbs 4,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit
3.73 4x2 145 in 12,300 lbs 7,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit
3.73 4x4 145 in 12,600 lbs 7,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit
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Highest Capacity
3.5L GTDI V6
Range: 6,000 - 13,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS
5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 8,200 - 11,600 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,600 LBS
3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Range: 8,000 - 11,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,400 LBS
2.7L GTDI V6
Range: 7,400 - 9,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 9,100 LBS
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

2019 3.3L PFDI V6
Range: 5,000 - 7,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 7,700 LBS
2020 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)
Range: 5,000 - 7,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 7,700 LBS
2021 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)
Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS
2022 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)
Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS
2023 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)
Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS
Engine notes

Editorial notes for this engine.

Guide policy

Document-level towing rules

Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package. 5th-wheel rows still follow Ford's 15% king pin guidance even when no extra row label appears.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2018 3.3L PFDI V6 page.

Show source pages for 3.3L PFDI V6
DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2018

Audit Scope PAGES: 15-21, 26, 37, 40-41
PDF Creation Date 2018-05-16
Guide Revision Date 2018-02-14, 2018-04-19, 2018-05-04