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2024 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 2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 run from 8,000 to 12,900 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 2,230 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2024 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 available below.

2024 Ford F-150 Blueprint
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 RANGE
8,000 - 12,900 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
12,900 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
11,600 LBS
ENGINE MAX PAYLOAD
2,230 LBS
2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.15 4x2 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x2 141.5 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x4 122.8 in 13,200 lbs 8,000 lbs 800 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 14,900 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x2 122.8 in 13,900 lbs 9,000 lbs 900 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 15,300 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,020 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x4 122.8 in 14,600 lbs 9,400 lbs 940 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 15,700 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs 960 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,900 lbs 9,400 lbs 940 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,600 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 17,900 lbs 12,700 lbs 1,270 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.18
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,900 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,700 lbs 12,200 lbs 1,220 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.18
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 950 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 950 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,300 lbs 930 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.31 4x4 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,200 lbs 920 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,700 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 18,100 lbs 12,700 lbs 1,270 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.18
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Tongue · 10% Tremor Package p.18
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,030 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 12,900 lbs 1,290 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.18
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 15,800 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,020 lbs Tongue · 10% p.18
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 12,800 lbs 1,280 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.18
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 1,425 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 1,425 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,900 lbs 9,400 lbs 1,410 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,600 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,545 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 17,900 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,545 lbs King pin · 15% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,900 lbs 10,000 lbs 1,500 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,700 lbs 10,000 lbs 1,500 lbs King pin · 15% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.21
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 1,425 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 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs 1,425 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 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,200 lbs 1,380 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 9,100 lbs 1,365 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,700 lbs 9,900 lbs 1,485 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 11,600 lbs 1,740 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 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 + Tremor Package p.21
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 9,800 lbs 1,470 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 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.21
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 15,800 lbs 10,000 lbs 1,500 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,545 lbs King pin · 15% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.21
Regular Cab
3.31 4x4 122.8 in 13,200 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 14,900 lbs 9,500 lbs 1,425 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 122.8 in 13,900 lbs 8,800 lbs 1,320 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 15,300 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,515 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 122.8 in 14,600 lbs 8,400 lbs 1,260 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 15,700 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,545 lbs King pin · 15% p.21
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
13,500 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA
40-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
1 RULE
Scoped to this engine
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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Ground rules that apply to the 2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

Same 2024 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

FIG. 2024 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. 2024 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver and bumper ratings vary by model scope

  • Rear Step Bumper F-150 pickup Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • F-150 Pickup Hitch Receiver F-150 pickup non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 13,500 / 1,350 lbs.
  • F-150 Lightning Hitch Receiver F-150 Lightning Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 10,000 / 1,000 lbs.
  • F-150 Raptor Pickup Hitch Receiver F-150 Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 8,200 / 820 lbs.
  • F-150 Raptor R Pickup Hitch Receiver f150 raptor r Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 8,700 / 870 lbs.
FIG. 2024 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are year and setup specific

Conventional towing

  • 40 sq ft
    F-150 Lightning · All eligible trailer weights 40 sq. ft. with standard-range battery and without Trailer Tow Package (53D)
  • 55 sq ft
    F-150 Lightning · All eligible trailer weights 55 sq. ft. with standard-range battery and Trailer Tow Package (53D)
  • 60 sq ft
    F-150 Lightning · All eligible trailer weights 60 sq. ft. with extended-range battery
  • 55 sq ft
    F-150 pickup · N/A to 7,700 lbs 55 sq. ft. for vehicles with Trailer Tow Rating of 7,700 lbs. or less
  • 65 sq ft
    F-150 pickup · 7,701 lbs and up 65 sq. ft. for vehicles with Trailer Tow Rating of 7,701 lbs. and greater

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

  • 75 sq ft
    F-150 pickup · All eligible trailer weights 75 sq. ft. for all 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck applications
FIG. 2024 SAFETY Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8

  • F-150 non-Lightning pickup F-150 non-Lightning conventional towing above 11,600 lbs requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle.

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

FIG. 2024 ENGINE Engine-specific note

What's unusual about the 2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 on the 2024 guide

On this 2024 F-150 Pickup page, do not assume a blanket Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (53B) rule. Only the highest source-backed rows add Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle, while many other rows show no additional row-specific requirement, so follow the exact labels shown in Requirements.

NOTES: These are the 2024 document-level rules that apply to the 2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8. Row-specific requirements still apply on top.
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Highest Capacity
3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,900 - 13,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS
3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 (3.5L Hybrid V6)
Range: 7,000 - 11,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,200 LBS
F-150 Lightning
Range: 5,000 - 10,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 10,000 LBS
5.2L Supercharged V8
Range: Up to 8,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,700 LBS
2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,200 - 8,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,400 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
2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,200 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 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
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

On this 2024 F-150 Pickup page, do not assume a blanket Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (53B) rule. Only the highest source-backed rows add Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle, while many other rows show no additional row-specific requirement, so follow the exact labels shown in Requirements.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2024 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 2024

Audit Scope PAGES: 3, 13, 15, 18, 20-22, 40, 45
PDF Creation Date 2023-10-26
Guide Revision Date 2024-06-04, 2024-06-11, 2024-07-12