Year + Engine

2021 F-150 2.7L EcoBoost V6 towing capacity.

In Ford towing charts, this engine is listed as 2.7L GTDI V6.

Published towing ratings for the 2021 2.7L EcoBoost V6 run from 7,600 to 10,100 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 2,480 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2021 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 2.7L EcoBoost V6 available below.

2021 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	12,200 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	12,500 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,600 lbs	860 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,600 lbs	860 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	13,300 lbs	8,500 lbs	850 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs	840 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	12,600 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs	840 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,010 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	12,800 lbs	7,800 lbs	780 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,900 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,400 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,010 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.20

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	12,200 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	12,500 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,600 lbs	1,290 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,600 lbs	1,290 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	13,300 lbs	8,500 lbs	1,275 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs	1,260 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	12,600 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs	1,260 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 lbs King pin · 15%	Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model	p.22
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	12,800 lbs	7,800 lbs	1,170 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,900 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 lbs King pin · 15%	Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model	p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%	Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model	p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 lbs King pin · 15%	Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,400 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%	Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package	p.22

PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH

14,000 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

FIG. 2021 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. 2021 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 All F-150 Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 14,000 / 1,400 lbs.

FIG. 2021 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. 2021 SAFETY Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2021 2.7L EcoBoost V6

F-150 non-Lightning pickup Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (17T, 53A, 53B) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); rows above the proven 53B engine-section cap suppress 53B.

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

Compare

Compare this engine elsewhere.

Same Year

Other 2021 engines

Highest Capacity

3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Range: 10,300 - 14,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 14,000 LBS

5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)

Range: 8,200 - 13,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 (3.5L Hybrid V6)

Range: 9,100 - 12,700 lbs

Max conventional tow 12,700 LBS

3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)

Range: 8,200 - 12,100 lbs

Max conventional tow 12,100 LBS

3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)

Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS

3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output (3.5L GTDI V6 H. O.)

Range: Up to 8,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS

Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

2015 2.7L GTDI V6

Range: 7,300 - 8,500 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,500 LBS

2016 2.7L GTDI V6

Range: 7,300 - 8,500 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,500 LBS

2017 2.7L GTDI V6

Range: 7,300 - 8,500 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,500 LBS

2018 2.7L GTDI V6

Range: 7,400 - 9,100 lbs

Max conventional tow 9,100 LBS

2019 2.7L GTDI V6

Range: 7,400 - 9,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 9,000 LBS

2020 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,400 - 9,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 9,000 LBS

2022 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,500 - 10,100 lbs

Max conventional tow 10,100 LBS

2023 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,500 - 10,100 lbs

Max conventional tow 10,100 LBS

2024 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,200 - 8,400 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,400 LBS

2025 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,200 - 8,400 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,400 LBS

2026 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,000 - 8,400 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,400 LBS

Engine notes

Editorial notes for this engine.

Guide policy

Document-level towing rules

Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (17T, 53A, 53B) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); rows above the proven 53B engine-section cap suppress 53B. 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 2021 2.7L EcoBoost V6 page.

Show source pages for 2.7L EcoBoost V6

DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2021

Audit Scope PAGES: 3, 16, 19-22, 41, 46

PDF Creation Date 2021-10-20

Guide Revision Date 2021-05-19, 2021-05-28, 2021-06-09, 2021-06-21, 2021-10-18