Ford F-150 Towing Capacity: How Much Can Each Configuration Tow?

America’s best-selling full-size pickup truck, the F-150 is a solid purchase for good reason, thanks to its impressive all-around capabilities for personal family transport, holiday adventures, work, load hauling, and towing tasks.

Available in three body styles and with a strong lineup of powerful engine options, the Ford F-150 Built Ford Tough is widely considered one of the best half-ton pickup trucks for towing.

How much can each Ford F-150 configuration tow?

As mentioned, the F-150 is available in different engine/cab/bed configurations that determine each configuration’s maximum legal towing capacity, and legal towing capability also varies by trim series, option features, and payload.

Buyers with specific towing needs should consult the expert sales team at Best Ford when buying an F-150 to ensure their chosen model best fits their recreational vehicle or job-related towing needs.

Take a look at our convenient tables below, which show each cab style/engine/drivetrain configuration’s conventional towing capacity in pounds at a glance for easy comparison.

Regular Cab

Drivetrain: 4×2 or 4×4

2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 Axle ratios: 3.55 / 3.73

• 4×2: 7,400 / 7,500 lbs.
• 4×4: 8,400 / 8,200 lbs.

3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Axle ratios: 3.31 / 3.55

• 4×2: 10,900 / 11,000 lbs.
• 4×4: 10,900 / 11,000 lbs.

5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 Axle ratios: 3.31 / 3.73

• 4×2: Up to 10,200 lbs.
• 4×4: Up to 9,600 / 10,400 lbs.

SuperCab

Drivetrain: 4×2 or 4×4

2.7-liter EcoBoost Axle ratios: 3.15 / 3.73

• 4×2: 7,500 / 8,200 lbs.
• 4×4: 7,400 / 8,000 lbs.

3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Axle ratios: 3.31 / 3.55

• 4×2: 10,800 / 10,800 lbs.
• 4×4: 10,600 / 10,600 lbs.

5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 Axle ratios: 3.31 / 3.55

• 4×2: 9,600 / 12,700 lbs.
• 4×4: 9,400 / 12,200 lbs.

SuperCrew

Drivetrain: 4×2 or 4×4

2.7-liter EcoBoost Axle ratios: 3.15 / 3.73

• 4×2: 7,600 / 8,200 lbs.
• 4×4: 7,500 / 8,000 lbs.

3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 Axle ratios: 3.31 / 3.55

• 4×2: 10,600 / 12,800 lbs.
• 4×4: 10,600 / 13,500 lbs.

5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 Axle ratios: 3.31 / 3.55

• 4×2: Up to 9,500 / 12,700 lbs.
• 4×4: Up to 9,300 / 12,900 lbs.

3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 Axle ratio: 4.10

•  4×2: Not listed
• 4×4: 8,200 lbs.

5.2-liter Supercharged V8 Axle ratio: 4.10

• 4×2: Not listed
• 4×4: 8,700 lbs.

Buyers of the F-150 can also fit an optional Ford 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Prep Package, built into the frame and bed, that allows hitching these trailer types.

Why is the Ford F-150 such a good towing truck?

Aside from its impressive towing capacity, the Ford F-150 offers buyers innovative trailering features such as:

• Dynamic Hitch Assist
• Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist™
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector

Purchase the Ford F-150 at Best Ford Nashua.

With so many great features and impressive capabilities across the latest F-150 lineup, our article can’t cover it all.

We highly recommend contacting the expert team at Best Ford Nashua the next time you’re looking to buy the best pickup truck in America for recreational or work-related use.

All our customers enjoy excellence in automotive care at Best Ford Nashua, where our team is committed to making a difference, whether you’re looking at a brand-new Ford F-150 or any of our quality pre-owned trucks.

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