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2020 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

5 engines · Conventional, 5th-Wheel / Gooseneck · Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2020

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2020 Ford F-150 Blueprint
Published Range
5,000 - 13,200 lbs
Conventional Max
13,200 lbs
5th-Wheel Max
11,900 lbs
2020 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

2.7L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 2.7L GTDI V6

7,400 – 9,000 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 122 in 12,300 lbs 7,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 141 in 12,300 lbs 7,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 122 in 12,500 lbs 7,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 141 in 12,600 lbs 7,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 122 in 13,200 lbs 8,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 141 in 13,200 lbs 8,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 141 in 13,400 lbs 8,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 141 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 141 in 14,100 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 145 in 12,700 lbs 7,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 164 in 12,600 lbs 7,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 12,900 lbs 7,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 13,300 lbs 8,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 164 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x4 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 145 in 14,300 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.55 4x2 145 in 12,800 lbs 7,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 157 in 12,800 lbs 7,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 12,900 lbs 7,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x2 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 157 in 13,300 lbs 8,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 157 in 14,100 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x4 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 145 in 14,300 lbs 8,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 122 in 12,300 lbs 7,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 141 in 12,300 lbs 7,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 122 in 12,500 lbs 7,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 141 in 12,600 lbs 7,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 122 in 13,200 lbs 8,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 13,200 lbs 8,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 13,400 lbs 8,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 141 in 13,300 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 141 in 14,100 lbs 8,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 145 in 12,700 lbs 7,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 164 in 12,600 lbs 7,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 12,900 lbs 7,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 145 in 13,300 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 13,300 lbs 8,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x4 145 in 13,300 lbs 7,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 145 in 14,300 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.55 4x2 145 in 12,800 lbs 7,700 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 12,800 lbs 7,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 12,900 lbs 7,500 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 13,300 lbs 7,700 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 13,300 lbs 8,100 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 + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x2 157 in 13,300 lbs 8,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 157 in 14,100 lbs 8,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73 4x4 145 in 13,300 lbs 7,600 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 14,300 lbs 8,900 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 + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
Engine Chart

3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6

Ford chart label: 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6

7,200 – 11,500 lbs Engine page →

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
Engine Chart

3.3L Ti-VCT V6

Ford chart label: 3.3L PFDI V6

5,000 – 7,700 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.55 4x2 122 in 9,600 lbs 5,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 141 in 9,700 lbs 5,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 122 in 9,800 lbs 5,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 122 in 12,200 lbs 7,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 141 in 12,300 lbs 7,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 122 in 12,300 lbs 7,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 141 in 12,300 lbs 7,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
SuperCab
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 12,500 lbs 7,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
SuperCrew
3.55 4x2 145 in 10,000 lbs 5,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 145 in 12,400 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 9,600 lbs 5,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 141 in 9,700 lbs 5,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 122 in 9,800 lbs 5,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 122 in 12,200 lbs 7,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 12,300 lbs 7,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 122 in 12,300 lbs 7,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 141 in 12,300 lbs 7,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCab
3.55 4x2 145 in 9,900 lbs 5,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 145 in 12,300 lbs 7,400 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 10,000 lbs 5,000 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
3.73 4x2 145 in 12,400 lbs 7,400 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
Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6

5,900 – 13,200 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 141 in 15,500 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 141 in 15,900 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 141 in 15,500 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 141 in 17,000 lbs 12,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 141 in 15,900 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,800 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.15 4x2 164 in 15,900 lbs 10,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,800 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 164 in 15,900 lbs 10,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
4.10 4x4 134.2 in 12,050 lbs 6,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Raptor trim only + 134.2 in wheelbase
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.15 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 16,700 lbs 11,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Limited trim only
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,900 lbs 12,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.55 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 157 in 18,600 lbs 13,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,700 lbs 9,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Limited trim only
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 18,200 lbs 12,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 157 in 18,600 lbs 12,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x2 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
4.10 4x4 146 in 14,250 lbs 8,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Raptor trim only + 146 in wheelbase
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 141 in 15,500 lbs 10,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 141 in 15,900 lbs 10,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 141 in 15,500 lbs 10,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 141 in 17,000 lbs 11,900 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 141 in 15,900 lbs 10,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,900 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 17,100 lbs 11,700 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.15 4x2 164 in 15,900 lbs 10,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 9,800 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 10,000 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,800 lbs 10,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 164 in 15,900 lbs 10,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 10,600 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 9,800 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 9,800 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 9,100 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,500 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 164 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 9,200 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
3.15 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 145 in 16,200 lbs 8,600 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 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 145 in 16,700 lbs 7,600 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 + Limited trim only
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 9,200 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 145 in 17,900 lbs 9,200 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.55 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 157 in 18,600 lbs 10,600 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,700 lbs 5,900 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 + Limited trim only
3.55 4x4 145 in 16,200 lbs 8,600 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 4x4 145 in 18,200 lbs 8,600 lbs 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.55 4x4 157 in 18,600 lbs 9,000 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in tires and wheels
3.55 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,500 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs Heavy-Duty Payload Package + Max Trailer Tow Package + 18 in tires and wheels
Engine Chart

5.0L Ti-VCT V8

Ford chart label: 5.0L 4-Valve V8

8,300 – 11,500 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.15 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 122 in 13,900 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 141 in 15,000 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 141 in 16,000 lbs 11,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 122 in 14,700 lbs 9,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,300 lbs 11,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.15 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 164 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 164 in 15,300 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 164 in 14,600 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 164 in 16,200 lbs 11,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,600 lbs 11,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,600 lbs 11,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.15 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.31 4x4 157 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x2 157 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.55 4x4 157 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x2 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
3.73 4x4 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 157 in 16,900 lbs 11,500 lbs Weight-distributing hitch
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.15 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x2 122 in 13,100 lbs 8,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x2 141 in 14,000 lbs 9,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 122 in 13,900 lbs 9,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 141 in 15,000 lbs 10,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 122 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 141 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 141 in 16,000 lbs 10,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 122 in 14,700 lbs 9,400 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 141 in 16,300 lbs 11,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.15 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 164 in 14,400 lbs 8,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 164 in 15,300 lbs 10,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 164 in 14,600 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,600 lbs 11,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,600 lbs 10,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145 in 14,200 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
3.15 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x2 145 in 14,200 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 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.31 4x4 145 in 14,400 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 4x4 157 in 14,400 lbs 8,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,000 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 15,200 lbs 10,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55 4x4 145 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 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 4x4 157 in 14,500 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x2 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
3.73 4x4 145 in 16,300 lbs 10,500 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 157 in 16,900 lbs 10,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73 4x4 157 in 16,300 lbs 10,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels
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
Single threshold rule
VIEW ALL POLICY RULES
TECHNICAL GUIDE

Document-level towing rules for the 2020 guide.

This data defines the physics and safety boundaries of the 2020 guide. These document-level rules take precedence and apply alongside the row-specific weights.

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 Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2020 guide

  • F-150 pickup Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).
NOTES: Document-level universal rules sit beneath row-specific weights. Blank row labels indicate baseline compliance is sufficient.
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2020 towing capacity chart.

Show source pages for the 2020 chart
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