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2021 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

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2021 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

Engine Chart

2.7L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 2.7L GTDI V6

7,600 – 10,100 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	12,200 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	12,500 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,600 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,600 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	13,300 lbs	8,500 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	12,600 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	12,800 lbs	7,800 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,900 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,400 lbs	10,100 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	12,200 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	12,500 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,600 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,600 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	13,300 lbs	8,500 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	12,600 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,600 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	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
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	12,800 lbs	7,800 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,900 lbs	7,700 lbs	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
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	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
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	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
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs	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
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,400 lbs	10,100 lbs	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

Engine Chart

3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6

Ford chart label: 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6

8,200 – 12,100 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCab
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,900 lbs	12,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCrew
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,300 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	18,000 lbs	12,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,300 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	18,000 lbs	12,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCab
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	8,700 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	8,700 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,900 lbs	8,700 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
SuperCrew
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	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
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,300 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	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
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	18,000 lbs	8,300 lbs	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
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,300 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	18,000 lbs	8,200 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package

Engine Chart

3.3L Ti-VCT V6

Ford chart label: 3.3L PFDI V6

5,000 – 8,200 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	9,400 lbs	5,000 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	9,500 lbs	5,000 lbs
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	9,700 lbs	5,100 lbs
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	12,600 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	12,700 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	12,800 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	12,900 lbs	8,200 lbs
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	9,700 lbs	5,000 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	12,900 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,100 lbs	8,100 lbs
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	9,900 lbs	5,100 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	9,400 lbs	5,000 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	9,500 lbs	5,000 lbs
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	9,700 lbs	5,100 lbs
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	12,600 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	12,700 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	12,800 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	12,900 lbs	8,200 lbs
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	9,700 lbs	5,000 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	12,900 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,100 lbs	8,100 lbs
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	9,900 lbs	5,100 lbs	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
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	8,200 lbs	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
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,200 lbs	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

Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6

10,300 – 14,000 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,700 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,300 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	11,000 lbs
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,100 lbs
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	11,000 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	17,500 lbs	12,300 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,100 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	12,300 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	11,300 lbs
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	14,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	11,300 lbs
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	13,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	13,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,100 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,400 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,500 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,300 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,400 lbs	13,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,700 lbs
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	17,500 lbs	10,900 lbs
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	11,700 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,700 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	10,700 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	11,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	16,800 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	10,500 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,300 lbs	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
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	10,600 lbs	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
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,900 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,300 lbs	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
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	11,900 lbs	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
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,600 lbs	11,300 lbs
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	11,600 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	10,600 lbs	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
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	10,600 lbs	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
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,900 lbs
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	10,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	13,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package

Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6 H. O.

8,200 – 8,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
4.10	4x4	145.4 in	14,500 lbs	8,200 lbs
4.10	4x4	145.4 in	14,575 lbs	8,200 lbs	Available Raptor 37 Performance Package

Engine Chart

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L Hybrid V6

9,100 – 12,700 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,700 lbs	11,000 lbs
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	12,700 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,100 lbs
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	12,700 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,000 lbs	11,000 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	12,400 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	17,000 lbs	11,000 lbs
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	12,400 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,700 lbs	11,000 lbs	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
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	11,000 lbs	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
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,100 lbs
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	11,200 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,000 lbs	9,300 lbs	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
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	9,300 lbs	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
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	17,000 lbs	9,100 lbs
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	9,100 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package

Engine Chart

5.0L Ti-VCT V8

Ford chart label: 5.0L 4-Valve V8

8,200 – 13,000 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.15	4x2	122.8 in	13,000 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.15	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,900 lbs
3.31	4x2	122.8 in	13,000 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,900 lbs
3.31	4x4	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,800 lbs	9,100 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	13,000 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,600 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,300 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCab
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,800 lbs
3.15	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,800 lbs
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,500 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	17,800 lbs	12,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,200 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,300 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,600 lbs	12,300 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	15,800 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,400 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,500 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs
3.15	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,400 lbs
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,300 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	18,100 lbs	12,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,200 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,300 lbs
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	12,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,600 lbs	13,000 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15	4x2	122.8 in	13,000 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.15	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,900 lbs
3.31	4x2	122.8 in	13,000 lbs	8,300 lbs
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,900 lbs
3.31	4x4	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,200 lbs
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,800 lbs	9,100 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,800 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	13,000 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,600 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,500 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,300 lbs	13,000 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCab
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,800 lbs
3.15	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,800 lbs
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,500 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	17,800 lbs	11,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,200 lbs	12,600 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,300 lbs	13,000 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,500 lbs
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,600 lbs	11,500 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	15,800 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,400 lbs	11,900 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,500 lbs	13,000 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package
SuperCrew
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs	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
3.15	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs	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
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,400 lbs	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
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,300 lbs
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,500 lbs	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
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	18,100 lbs	12,800 lbs	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
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,200 lbs	12,200 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	13,000 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,400 lbs	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
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	11,300 lbs	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
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,300 lbs
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	11,500 lbs	Max Trailer Tow Package
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,600 lbs	13,000 lbs	Heavy-Duty Payload Package

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

Single threshold rule

VIEW ALL POLICY RULES

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-BS Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2021 guide

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.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2021 towing capacity chart.

Show source pages for the 2021 chart

DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2021

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

PDF Creation Date 2021-10-20

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