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2020 F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 towing capacity.

In Ford towing charts, this engine is listed as 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6.

Published towing ratings for the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 run from 7,200 to 11,500 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 2020 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 available below.

2020 Ford F-150 Blueprint
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 RANGE
7,200 - 11,500 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
11,500 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
9,300 LBS
2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

SuperCab
3.31 4x2 145 in 15,700 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
SuperCrew
3.31 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.31 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.31 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 157 in 17,200 lbs 11,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 10,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCab
3.31 4x2 145 in 15,700 lbs 9,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 7,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 9,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 7,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 7,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
SuperCrew
3.31 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 9,000 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
3.31 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 8,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 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 + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 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 + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.31 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 7,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.31 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 9,000 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
3.55 4x2 157 in 17,200 lbs 8,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 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 + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 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 + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 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 + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 8,000 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 + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 7,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 7,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
3.55 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 8,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
13,200 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA
55-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
1 RULE
Scoped to this engine
VIEW RULES FOR THIS ENGINE
TECHNICAL GUIDE

Ground rules that apply to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6.

Same 2020 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6.

FIG. 2020 LOAD Load + Altitude

Base loading guidance from Ford

  • Conventional: 10% tongue weight of total loaded trailer weight.
  • 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of total loaded trailer weight.
  • High altitude: reduce gross combined weight by 2% per 1,000 ft of elevation.
FIG. 2020 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver and bumper ratings vary by model scope

  • Rear Step Bumper All F-150 Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • Hitch Receiver F-150 non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 13,200 / 1,320 lbs.
  • F-150 Raptor Hitch Receiver F-150 Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 8,000 / 800 lbs.
FIG. 2020 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are year and setup specific

Conventional towing

  • 55 sq ft
    All F-150 · 5,001 to 7,700 lbs Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and 55 sq. ft. Trailer Towing Ratings Between 5,001 and 7,700 lbs.
  • 60 sq ft
    All F-150 · 7,701 lbs and up Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and 60 sq. ft. Trailer Towing Ratings 7,701 lbs. and Greater

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

  • 75 sq ft
    All F-150 · All eligible trailer weights All 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications with Any Powertrain with 75 sq. ft. Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package
FIG. 2020 SAFETY-BS Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6

  • F-150 pickup Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).

5th-wheel and gooseneck towing still follows Ford's 15% king-pin rule, whether or not a specific package is listed on the row.

NOTES: These are the 2020 document-level rules that apply to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6. Row-specific requirements still apply on top.
Compare

Compare this engine elsewhere.

Same Year

Other 2020 engines

Highest Capacity
3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 5,900 - 13,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,300 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 LBS
2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,400 - 9,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 9,000 LBS
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)
Range: 5,000 - 7,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 7,700 LBS
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

2018 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Range: 8,000 - 11,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,400 LBS
2019 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Range: 7,200 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 LBS
2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
Range: 8,200 - 12,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,100 LBS
Engine notes

Editorial notes for this engine.

Guide policy

Document-level towing rules

Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). 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 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 page.

Show source pages for 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6
DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2020

Audit Scope PAGES: 15, 18-21, 38, 43
PDF Creation Date 2019-10-15