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2026 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 2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6 run from 8,000 to 13,500 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 2,440 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.5L EcoBoost V6 available below.

2026 Ford F-150 Blueprint
3.5L EcoBoost V6 RANGE
8,000 - 13,500 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
13,500 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
10,800 LBS
ENGINE MAX PAYLOAD
2,440 LBS
2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 11,000 lbs 1,100 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 11,000 lbs 1,100 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 10,700 lbs 1,070 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 10,700 lbs 1,070 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 17,700 lbs 10,700 lbs 1,070 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
SuperCrew
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 lbs 10,600 lbs 1,060 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.31 4x4 157.2 in 16,800 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 lbs 10,600 lbs 1,060 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 19,300 lbs 13,300 lbs 1,330 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.16
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 19,400 lbs 13,100 lbs 1,310 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.16
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 16,800 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% p.16
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 19,400 lbs 13,500 lbs 1,350 lbs Tongue · 10% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.16
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 10,600 lbs 1,060 lbs Tongue · 10% Tremor Trim Series p.16
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,800 lbs 1,620 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,530 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.55 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,800 lbs 1,620 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.55 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,530 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,600 lbs 1,290 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 17,700 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
SuperCrew
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 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 p.18
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 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 16,800 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 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 p.18
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 19,300 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
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 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
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 19,400 lbs 8,700 lbs 1,305 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
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 16,800 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% p.18
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 19,400 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle p.18
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 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 Trim Series p.18
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
13,500 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA
55-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
2 RULES
Scoped to this engine
VIEW RULES FOR THIS ENGINE
TECHNICAL GUIDE

Ground rules that apply to the 2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

Same 2026 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

FIG. 2026 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. 2026 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 / 1,400 lbs.
  • F-150 Lightning Hitch Receiver F-150 Lightning Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 10,000 / 1,000 lbs.
FIG. 2026 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
  • 60 sq ft
    F-150 Lightning · All eligible trailer weights 60 sq. ft. for F-150 Lightning trailer combinations

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

  • 75 sq ft
    F-150 pickup · All eligible trailer weights 75 sq. ft. for all 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck applications
FIG. 2026 SAFETY Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6

  • 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.

NOTES: These are the 2026 document-level rules that apply to the 2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6. Row-specific requirements still apply on top.
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Range: 8,200 - 12,800 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,800 LBS
3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 (3.5L Hybrid V6)
Range: 7,100 - 12,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,400 LBS
F-150 Lightning
Range: 7,700 - 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: 7,000 - 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 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
2021 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 10,300 - 14,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 14,000 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
Engine notes

Editorial notes for this engine.

Guide policy

Document-level towing rules

For 2026, Ford publishes an Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix with receiver notes that sets the year-level equipment rules. 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 2026 3.5L EcoBoost V6 page.

Show source pages for 3.5L EcoBoost V6
DOC_ID: 2026-For DOCUMENT BASIS

2026 Ford F-150 Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 6
PDF Creation Date 2025-10-20
DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2026

Audit Scope PAGES: 9, 12, 15-19
PDF Creation Date 2025-10-20
Guide Revision Date 2025-11-05, 2025-12-19