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2025 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 2025 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 run from 8,100 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 2,225 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 available below.

2025 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

SuperCab
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	940 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
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.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
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.15
SuperCrew
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	950 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	950 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,300 lbs	930 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,200 lbs	920 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,700 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
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.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	9,900 lbs	990 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tremor Package	p.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,030 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
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.15
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,020 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
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.15
Regular Cab
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,900 lbs	9,000 lbs	900 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,020 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	9,400 lbs	940 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,700 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15

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.18
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	1,410 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
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.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
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.18
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.18
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.18
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.18
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,100 lbs	1,365 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
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.18
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.18
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.18
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.18
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.18
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
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.18
Regular Cab
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,900 lbs	8,800 lbs	1,320 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	8,400 lbs	1,260 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,700 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18

PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH

13,500 LBS

DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE

-2% / 1K FT

TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA

40-75 SQ FT

SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT

BASE REQD

Scoped to this engine

VIEW RULES FOR THIS ENGINE

FIG. 2025 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. 2025 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver and bumper ratings vary by model scope

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.

FIG. 2025 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are year and setup specific

Conventional towing

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
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

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

75 sq ft

F-150 pickup · All eligible trailer weights 75 sq. ft. for all 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck applications

FIG. 2025 SAFETY Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2025 5.0L Ti-VCT V8

F-150 pickup Conventional towing above 5,000 lbs requires a weight-distribution system.
F-150 gas pickup Gas F-150 pickups above 11,600 lbs require 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.

Compare

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Other 2025 engines

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: 5,100 - 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

2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)

Range: 8,000 - 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

For 2025, Ford uses F-150 Equipment (17V) as the baseline. Conventional towing above 5,000 lbs requires a weight-distribution system. Gas F-150 pickups above 11,600 lbs require Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle. 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 2025 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 2025

Audit Scope PAGES: 9, 12, 15-19

PDF Creation Date 2024-11-05

Guide Revision Date 2025-01-10