Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

“To Live is to Tow.” Townes Van Zandt sung that once. Or maybe it was something else, but regardless: towing is one of the most important features a pickup must have for many truck drivers out here on the roads near Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Chesapeake, VA. In fact, it is a must-have for many.

So, if you’re looking for a truck that can handle all your towing needs, it is right here before you: the Ford F-150—a classic machine that has long been the standard for functional pickup trucks. Our team of Ford experts here at Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square happen to know quite a lot about the Ford F-150's towing capacity. They even wrote this guide to help you out!

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Tow the Whole World With the F-150

The Ford F-150 has truly impressive towing numbers, some of the best in the class, in fact. Maybe it’s not enough to be able to tow the whole world, but you’ll certainly feel like you have a shot behind the wheel of this machine. How does the F-150 accomplish this? Through a distinct combination of available engine type, drivetrain, towing packages, and other relevant features.

This means, depending on the trim level you select, you’ll have many different towing-capacity options, giving you an unparalleled flexibility to make the F-150 work for you. To make this a little clearer, we’ve made this breakdown of each engine option and its maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped to handle the load).

Engine	Maximum Towing Capacity1
3.3L V6	8,200 pounds
2.7L EcoBoost® V6	10,100 pounds
5.0L V8	13,000 pounds
3.0L Power Stroke® V6	12,100 pounds
3.5L EcoBoost® V6	14,000 pounds
3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6	12,700 pounds

 

¹When properly equipped

So, as you can tell with this chart, you’ll quite literally have a truckload of options to choose from when it comes to towing with your F-150. We recommend having a conversation with one of our Ford experts before you make your final choice. You can discuss your work and towing needs, and they’ll be able to help direct you to the best F-150 trim level for you!

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What Else Do You Get With the Ford F-150?

Quite a lot, in fact. The Ford F-150 is not only capable, but it is also just a functional overall pickup truck. On top of your towing capacity, you’ll be able to carry quite a heavy payload in the bed of this bad boy. Up to 3,325 pounds, when properly equipped. To put that into perspective, that’s two adult horses just sitting right there in your truck bed. Wild, right?

On top of capabilities, the F-150 is just a great vehicle. The interior is loaded with convenient features, such as the SYNC®4 connectivity suite, and an available 12-inch touchscreen, essentially turning your truck into a mobile office. What's more, this is the first truck in its class to offer a 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 engine, giving you an eco-friendlier way to get work done.

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