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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.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2026 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 available below.

2026 Ford F-150 Blueprint
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 RANGE
8,200 - 12,800 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
12,800 LBS
5TH-WHEEL MAX
11,700 LBS
2026 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
2026 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
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,600 lbs
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,900 lbs 9,500 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,600 lbs 10,400 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 17,900 lbs 12,700 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,900 lbs 10,500 lbs
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,700 lbs 12,300 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
SuperCrew
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,200 lbs
3.31 4x4 157.2 in 14,800 lbs 9,100 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,700 lbs 10,400 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 18,100 lbs 12,800 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,000 lbs Tremor Trim Series
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 15,800 lbs 10,200 lbs
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 12,800 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 15,800 lbs 10,100 lbs
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 12,700 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
Regular Cab
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 14,900 lbs 9,500 lbs
3.73 4x2 122.8 in 13,900 lbs 9,000 lbs
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 15,300 lbs 10,200 lbs
3.73 4x4 122.8 in 14,600 lbs 9,400 lbs
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 15,700 lbs 10,300 lbs
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCab
3.15 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 14,800 lbs 9,500 lbs
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 14,900 lbs 9,400 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 15,600 lbs 10,200 lbs
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
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
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
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
3.73 4x2 122.8 in 13,900 lbs 8,700 lbs
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 15,300 lbs 10,100 lbs
3.73 4x4 122.8 in 14,600 lbs 8,300 lbs
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 15,700 lbs 9,900 lbs
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 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

Same 2026 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2026 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.

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-BS Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2026 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.

NOTES: These are the 2026 document-level rules that apply to the 2026 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: 8,000 - 13,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,500 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 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
2025 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,100 - 12,900 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,900 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 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 page.

Show source pages for 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
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, 15-19
PDF Creation Date 2025-10-20
Guide Revision Date 2025-12-19