Year + Engine

2020 F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 towing capacity.

In Ford towing charts, this engine is listed as 5.0L 4-Valve V8.

Published towing ratings for the 2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 run from 8,300 to 11,500 lbs depending on configuration. Start with tow type, then match axle ratio, wheelbase, cab, drivetrain, and package labels. Ford's engine summary lists available max payload at 3,270 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2020 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 available below.

2020 Ford F-150 Blueprint
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 RANGE
8,300 - 11,500 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
11,500 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
11,200 LBS
ENGINE MAX PAYLOAD
3,270 LBS
2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs 840 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.15 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs 920 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs 840 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs 920 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs 830 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x2 122 in 13,900 lbs 9,200 lbs 920 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x2 141 in 15,000 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,020 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs 830 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.73 4x2 141 in 16,000 lbs 11,000 lbs 1,100 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.18
3.73 4x4 122 in 14,700 lbs 9,700 lbs 970 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,100 lbs 1,110 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.18
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,300 lbs 11,200 lbs 1,120 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,200 lbs 920 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.15 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,200 lbs 920 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x4 164 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs 900 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,020 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x2 164 in 15,300 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x4 164 in 14,600 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.73 4x2 164 in 16,200 lbs 11,000 lbs 1,100 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.18
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,600 lbs 11,300 lbs 1,130 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,700 lbs 1,070 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.18
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,600 lbs 11,200 lbs 1,120 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.15 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs 900 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.31 4x4 157 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs 900 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x2 157 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.55 4x4 157 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.73 4x2 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.18
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
3.73 4x4 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,700 lbs 1,070 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.18
3.73 4x4 157 in 16,900 lbs 11,500 lbs 1,150 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch p.18
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs 1,260 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.15 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs 1,380 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs 1,260 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs 1,380 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs 1,245 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x2 122 in 13,900 lbs 9,200 lbs 1,380 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x2 141 in 15,000 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,530 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs 1,245 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.73 4x2 141 in 16,000 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,635 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.20
3.73 4x4 122 in 14,700 lbs 9,400 lbs 1,410 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,000 lbs 1,650 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.20
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,300 lbs 11,200 lbs 1,680 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.15 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x4 164 in 14,400 lbs 8,900 lbs 1,335 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,515 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x2 164 in 15,300 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,515 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x4 164 in 14,600 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.73 4x2 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,635 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.20
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,600 lbs 11,000 lbs 1,650 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,600 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,530 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,600 lbs 1,590 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.20
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit p.20
3.15 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit p.20
3.31 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit p.20
3.31 4x4 157 in 14,400 lbs 8,900 lbs 1,335 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,000 lbs 1,500 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit p.20
3.55 4x2 157 in 15,200 lbs 10,000 lbs 1,500 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit p.20
3.55 4x4 157 in 14,500 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.73 4x2 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,635 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.20
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,300 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,575 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit p.20
3.73 4x4 157 in 16,900 lbs 10,700 lbs 1,605 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package p.20
3.73 4x4 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,700 lbs 1,605 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels p.20
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
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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Ground rules that apply to the 2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

Same 2020 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

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 Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8

  • 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 5.0L Ti-VCT V8. 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
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
Range: 7,200 - 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

2015 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 8,200 - 11,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,100 LBS
2016 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 6,800 - 11,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,100 LBS
2017 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 7,700 - 11,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,000 LBS
2018 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 8,200 - 11,600 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,600 LBS
2019 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 8,300 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 LBS
2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,200 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS
2022 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,100 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS
2023 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,000 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS
2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,000 - 12,900 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,900 LBS
2025 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,100 - 12,900 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,900 LBS
2026 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,200 - 12,800 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,800 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 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 page.

Show source pages for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2020

Audit Scope PAGES: 3, 15, 18-21, 38, 43
PDF Creation Date 2019-10-15