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2026 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

7 engines · Conventional, 5th-Wheel / Gooseneck · 2026 Ford F-150 Towing Guide, Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2026

2026 Ford F-150 Blueprint
2026 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

2.7L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 2.7L GTDI V6

7,000 – 8,400 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.15/3.55 4x2 141.5 in 12,300 lbs 7,400 lbs
3.15/3.55 4x4 141.5 in 12,700 lbs 7,500 lbs
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 13,300 lbs 8,400 lbs
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 13,400 lbs 8,200 lbs
SuperCab
3.15/3.55 4x2 145.4 in 12,700 lbs 7,500 lbs
3.15/3.55 4x4 145.4 in 12,800 lbs 7,400 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 13,400 lbs 8,200 lbs
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 13,400 lbs 8,000 lbs
SuperCrew
3.15/3.55 4x2 145.4 in 12,800 lbs 7,600 lbs
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 13,000 lbs 7,500 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 13,400 lbs 8,200 lbs
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 13,500 lbs 8,000 lbs
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15/3.55 4x2 141.5 in 12,300 lbs 7,300 lbs
3.15/3.55 4x4 141.5 in 12,700 lbs 7,400 lbs
3.73 4x2 141.5 in 13,300 lbs 8,300 lbs
3.73 4x4 141.5 in 13,400 lbs 8,100 lbs
SuperCab
3.15/3.55 4x2 145.4 in 12,700 lbs 7,200 lbs
3.15/3.55 4x4 145.4 in 12,800 lbs 7,300 lbs
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 13,400 lbs 7,200 lbs
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 13,400 lbs 7,300 lbs
SuperCrew
3.15/3.55 4x2 145.4 in 12,800 lbs 7,100 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
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 13,000 lbs 7,000 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
3.73 4x2 145.4 in 13,400 lbs 7,100 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
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 13,500 lbs 7,000 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
Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6

8,000 – 13,500 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 11,000 lbs
3.55 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs
3.55 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 11,000 lbs
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 10,700 lbs
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,900 lbs
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 10,700 lbs
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 17,700 lbs 10,700 lbs
SuperCrew
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 lbs 10,600 lbs
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 10,500 lbs
3.31 4x4 157.2 in 16,800 lbs 10,900 lbs
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 lbs 10,600 lbs
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 19,300 lbs 13,300 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 10,500 lbs
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 19,400 lbs 13,100 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 16,800 lbs 10,900 lbs
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 19,400 lbs 13,500 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 10,600 lbs Tremor Trim Series
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.31 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,800 lbs
3.31 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 10,200 lbs
3.55 4x2 141.5 in 16,200 lbs 10,800 lbs
3.55 4x4 141.5 in 16,500 lbs 10,200 lbs
SuperCab
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,000 lbs
3.31 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 8,200 lbs
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,600 lbs
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,600 lbs 8,200 lbs
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 17,700 lbs 8,200 lbs
SuperCrew
3.31 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 lbs 8,100 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 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 8,000 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
3.31 4x4 157.2 in 16,800 lbs 8,200 lbs
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 16,500 lbs 8,100 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
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 19,300 lbs 10,300 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 8,000 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
3.55 4x4 145.4 in 19,400 lbs 8,700 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
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 16,800 lbs 8,200 lbs
3.55 4x4 157.2 in 19,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 8,000 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 + Tremor Trim Series
Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6 H. O.

8,200 – 8,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
4.10 4x4 145.4 in 14,600 lbs 8,200 lbs Raptor only
4.10 4x4 145.4 in 14,650 lbs 8,200 lbs Raptor only
Engine Chart

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L Hybrid V6

7,100 – 12,400 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 11,100 lbs
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 12,300 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 17,100 lbs 11,100 lbs
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 12,400 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 10,800 lbs
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 11,600 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 17,100 lbs 10,800 lbs
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 11,500 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCrew
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 9,000 lbs
3.55 4x2 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 17,100 lbs 9,200 lbs
3.73 4x2 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 9,200 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 17,100 lbs 7,200 lbs
3.73 4x4 145.4 in 18,400 lbs 7,200 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 17,100 lbs 7,100 lbs
3.73 4x4 157.2 in 18,400 lbs 7,100 lbs Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
Engine Chart

5.0L Ti-VCT V8

Ford chart label: 5.0L 4-Valve V8

8,200 – 12,800 lbs Engine page →

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
Engine Chart

5.2L Supercharged V8

8,700 – 8,700 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
4.10 4x4 145.4 in 15,300 lbs 8,700 lbs Raptor R only
Engine Chart

F-150 Lightning

Ford chart label: Electric (F-150 Lightning)

7,700 – 10,000 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
9.61 (Fixed) 4x4 145.4 in 15,000 lbs 7,700 lbs
9.61 (Fixed) 4x4 145.4 in 15,900 lbs 8,700 lbs Platinum model
9.61 (Fixed) 4x4 145.4 in 16,800 lbs 9,700 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package + 20 in All-Terrain tires
9.61 (Fixed) 4x4 145.4 in 17,300 lbs 10,000 lbs Max Trailer Tow Package
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
13,500 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA
55-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
4 RULES
Package matrix below
VIEW ALL POLICY RULES
TECHNICAL GUIDE

Document-level towing rules for the 2026 guide.

This data defines the physics and safety boundaries of the 2026 guide. These document-level rules take precedence and apply alongside the row-specific weights.

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 Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 13,500 / 1,400 lbs.
  • F-150 Lightning Hitch Receiver 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
    55 sq. ft. for vehicles with Trailer Tow Rating of 7,700 lbs. or less
  • 65 sq ft
    65 sq. ft. for vehicles with Trailer Tow Rating of 7,701 lbs. and greater
  • 60 sq ft
    60 sq. ft. for F-150 Lightning trailer combinations

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

  • 75 sq ft
    75 sq. ft. for all 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck applications
FIG. 2026 SAFETY-BS Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2026 guide

Available Trailer Tow Packages

Raptor receiver setup is standard. A 2" hitch receiver rated at 11,600 lbs. is standard. Max Tow Axle includes 2" reinforced receiver rated at 14,000 lbs.

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided if you tow without them.

  • 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.
  • F-150 hybrid pickup Hybrid F-150 pickups above 10,800 lbs require Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle.
  • F-150 Lightning F-150 Lightning above 5,000 lbs requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D).
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2026 towing capacity chart.

Show source pages for the 2026 chart
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2026 Ford F-150 Towing Guide

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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