Year + Engine
2026 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 2026 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 run from 8,200 to 12,800 lbs depending on configuration. Start with tow type, then match axle ratio, wheelbase, cab, drivetrain, and package labels.
Retrieved from official Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 available below.
Towing Capacity Chart
Conventional Towing
| SuperCab | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,600 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.31 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,600 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.31 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 14,900 lbs | 9,500 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 15,600 lbs | 10,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 17,900 lbs | 12,700 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 15,900 lbs | 10,500 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 17,700 lbs | 12,300 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| SuperCrew | |||||
| 3.15 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,500 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.31 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,500 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.31 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,200 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.31 | 4x4 | 157.2 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 15,700 lbs | 10,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 18,100 lbs | 12,800 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 15,800 lbs | 10,000 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch + Tremor Trim Series |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 15,800 lbs | 10,200 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 18,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 157.2 in | 15,800 lbs | 10,100 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 157.2 in | 18,400 lbs | 12,700 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| Regular Cab | |||||
| 3.31 | 4x4 | 141.5 in | 14,900 lbs | 9,500 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 122.8 in | 13,900 lbs | 9,000 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 141.5 in | 15,300 lbs | 10,200 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 122.8 in | 14,600 lbs | 9,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 141.5 in | 15,700 lbs | 10,300 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch |
Towing Capacity Chart
5th-Wheel Towing
| SuperCab | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,500 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.31 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,500 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.31 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 14,900 lbs | 9,400 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 15,600 lbs | 10,200 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 17,900 lbs | 10,200 lbs | Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 15,900 lbs | 9,800 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 17,700 lbs | 9,800 lbs | Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| SuperCrew | |||||
| 3.15 | 4x2 | 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 | 4x2 | 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 | 145.4 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,100 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 |
| 3.31 | 4x4 | 157.2 in | 14,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 145.4 in | 15,700 lbs | 9,500 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 | 11,700 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 15,800 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 + Tremor Trim Series |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 145.4 in | 15,800 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 | 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 157.2 in | 15,800 lbs | 9,600 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 157.2 in | 18,400 lbs | 10,000 lbs | Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle |
| Regular Cab | |||||
| 3.31 | 4x4 | 141.5 in | 14,900 lbs | 9,500 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 122.8 in | 13,900 lbs | 8,700 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x2 | 141.5 in | 15,300 lbs | 10,100 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 122.8 in | 14,600 lbs | 8,300 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
| 3.73 | 4x4 | 141.5 in | 15,700 lbs | 9,900 lbs | Page 19: see Ford's Available Trailer Tow Packages matrix and receiver notes. 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of loaded trailer. |
Compare this engine elsewhere.
Same Year
Other 2026 engines
Range: 8,000 - 13,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS
Range: 7,100 - 12,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,400 LBS
Range: 7,700 - 10,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 10,000 LBS
Range: Up to 8,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,700 LBS
Range: 7,000 - 8,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,400 LBS
Range: Up to 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS
Cross-Year
This engine in other supported years
Ford towing charts list this engine as 5.0L 4-Valve V8 across these supported years.
Range: 8,300 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 LBS
Range: 8,200 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS
Range: 8,100 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS
Range: 8,000 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS
Range: 8,000 - 12,900 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,900 LBS
Range: 8,100 - 12,900 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,900 LBS
Notes for this engine.
Open these only if you want extra context beyond the exact rows above.
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 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 page.