Year + Engine

2021 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 2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 run from 8,200 to 13,000 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 3,325 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2021 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 available below.

2021 Ford F-150 Blueprint
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 RANGE
8,200 - 13,000 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
13,000 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
13,000 LBS
ENGINE MAX PAYLOAD
3,325 LBS
2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 122.8 in 13,000 lbs 8,300 lbs 830 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.15 4x2 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,900 lbs 990 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x2 122.8 in 13,000 lbs 8,300 lbs 830 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x2 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,900 lbs 990 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x4 122.8 in 13,200 lbs 8,200 lbs 820 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,700 lbs 970 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 122.8 in 13,800 lbs 9,100 lbs 910 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 15,300 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 18,000 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.19
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 17,900 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x4 122.8 in 14,600 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 15,600 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 17,900 lbs 12,800 lbs 1,280 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 18,300 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.19
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,800 lbs 980 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.15 4x2 164.1 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,800 lbs 980 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x2 164.1 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 950 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x4 164.1 in 14,800 lbs 9,400 lbs 940 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,500 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 17,800 lbs 12,800 lbs 1,280 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x2 164.1 in 15,600 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 164.1 in 18,200 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x2 164.1 in 18,300 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.19
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,600 lbs 12,300 lbs 1,230 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x4 164.1 in 15,800 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x4 164.1 in 18,400 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x4 164.1 in 18,500 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.19
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,700 lbs 970 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.15 4x2 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,700 lbs 970 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x2 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,400 lbs 940 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.31 4x4 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,300 lbs 930 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,600 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 18,100 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,290 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 15,600 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 18,200 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.19
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 15,800 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,030 lbs Tongue · 10% p.19
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,290 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package p.19
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,600 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,300 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.19
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 122.8 in 13,000 lbs 8,300 lbs 1,245 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.15 4x2 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,900 lbs 1,485 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x2 122.8 in 13,000 lbs 8,300 lbs 1,245 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x2 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,900 lbs 1,485 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x4 122.8 in 13,200 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,700 lbs 1,455 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 122.8 in 13,800 lbs 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 15,300 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,560 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 17,900 lbs 12,800 lbs 1,920 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 18,000 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs King pin · 15% Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.21
3.73 4x4 122.8 in 14,600 lbs 9,600 lbs 1,440 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 15,600 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,575 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 17,900 lbs 12,500 lbs 1,875 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 18,300 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs King pin · 15% Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.21
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,800 lbs 1,470 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.15 4x2 164.1 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 1,440 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,800 lbs 1,470 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x2 164.1 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 1,440 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 1,425 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x4 164.1 in 14,800 lbs 9,400 lbs 1,410 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,500 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,575 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 17,800 lbs 11,900 lbs 1,785 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x2 164.1 in 15,600 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,560 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 164.1 in 18,200 lbs 12,600 lbs 1,890 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x2 164.1 in 18,300 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs King pin · 15% Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,575 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,600 lbs 11,500 lbs 1,725 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x4 164.1 in 15,800 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,560 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 164.1 in 18,400 lbs 11,900 lbs 1,785 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x4 164.1 in 18,500 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs King pin · 15% Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.21
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,700 lbs 1,455 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.21
3.15 4x2 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 1,440 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,700 lbs 1,455 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.21
3.31 4x2 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 1,440 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,400 lbs 1,410 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.21
3.31 4x4 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,300 lbs 1,395 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,600 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,575 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.21
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 18,100 lbs 12,800 lbs 1,920 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.21
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 15,600 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,560 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 18,200 lbs 12,200 lbs 1,830 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs King pin · 15% Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,560 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.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 11,300 lbs 1,695 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.21
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 15,800 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,545 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 11,500 lbs 1,725 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package p.21
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,600 lbs 13,000 lbs 1,950 lbs King pin · 15% Heavy-Duty Payload Package p.21
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
TECHNICAL GUIDE

Ground rules that apply to the 2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

Same 2021 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

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 5.0L Ti-VCT V8

  • 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.

NOTES: These are the 2021 document-level rules that apply to the 2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8. Row-specific requirements still apply on top.
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
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 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
2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,300 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 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 (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 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 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