Year + Engine

2021 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 towing capacity.

In Ford towing charts, this engine is listed as 3.5L GTDI V6.

Published towing ratings for the 2021 3.5L EcoBoost V6 run from 10,300 to 14,000 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 3,250 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2021 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.5L EcoBoost V6 available below.

2021 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,700 lbs	1,270 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,300 lbs	1,330 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,100 lbs	1,310 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.20
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,110 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	17,500 lbs	12,300 lbs	1,230 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,110 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	12,300 lbs	1,230 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.20
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,130 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,130 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,130 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,130 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	13,900 lbs	1,390 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.20
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.20
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.20
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.20

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,950 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,500 lbs	1,875 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,300 lbs	1,995 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,100 lbs	1,965 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.22
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,700 lbs	1,605 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,575 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	17,500 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	11,700 lbs	1,755 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,700 lbs	1,605 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	10,700 lbs	1,605 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	11,900 lbs	1,785 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,575 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,575 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	2,100 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	2,070 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.22
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 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
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,695 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	10,600 lbs	1,590 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
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 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	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	11,900 lbs	1,785 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 + Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,695 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	11,600 lbs	1,740 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	10,600 lbs	1,590 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	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	10,600 lbs	1,590 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 + Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.22
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package	p.22
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	2,100 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package	p.22
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	13,800 lbs	2,070 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty 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 3.5L 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

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

2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,600 - 10,100 lbs

Max conventional tow 10,100 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 3.5L GTDI V6

Range: 9,900 - 12,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 12,200 LBS

2016 3.5L GTDI V6

Range: 6,600 - 12,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 12,200 LBS

2017 3.5L GTDI V6

Range: 6,000 - 12,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 12,200 LBS

2018 3.5L GTDI V6

Range: 6,000 - 13,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS

2019 3.5L GTDI V6

Range: 6,000 - 13,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS

2020 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Range: 5,900 - 13,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS

2022 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Range: 9,000 - 14,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 14,000 LBS

2023 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,700 - 14,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 14,000 LBS

2024 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,900 - 13,500 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS

2025 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Range: 7,900 - 13,500 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS

2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)

Range: 8,000 - 13,500 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,500 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 3.5L EcoBoost V6 page.

Show source pages for 3.5L 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