How much can the 2026 Ford F-150 tow?

The 2026 Ford F-150 tows up to 13,500 lb when properly equipped (King Ranch, 3.5L V6 400 hp, 4WD). Ratings run from 8,200 lb to 13,500 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 12,800 lb or more.

Maximum towing
13,500 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
12,800 lb
median configuration
Payload
up to 1,960 lb
people, cargo and tongue weight

What can the F-150 tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (13,500 lb) and the lowest-rated (8,200 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.

Trailer	Weight	Best-equipped	Lowest-rated
Jet ski on a trailer	~1,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small utility trailer, loaded	~1,500 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Teardrop camper	~1,800 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Pop-up camper	~3,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Bass boat and trailer	~3,500 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small travel trailer (20 ft)	~5,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Two-horse trailer, loaded	~7,000 lb	Comfortable	Near the limit
Mid-size travel trailer (28 ft)	~8,000 lb	Comfortable	Near the limit
Large travel trailer (35 ft)	~10,000 lb	Comfortable	Over the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every F-150 configuration

F-150 towing capacity by configuration

Trim	Body	Engine	Drive	Tows	Payload
King Ranch	SuperCrew · 6.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	13,500 lb	1,960 lb
Lariat	SuperCrew · 6.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	13,500 lb	1,960 lb
Platinum	SuperCrew · 6.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	13,500 lb	1,960 lb
XLT	SuperCrew · 6.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	13,500 lb	1,960 lb
King Ranch	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	13,100 lb	1,905 lb
Lariat	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	13,100 lb	1,905 lb
Platinum	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	13,100 lb	1,905 lb
XL	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	4WD	13,100 lb	1,640 lb
XLT	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	4WD	13,100 lb	1,640 lb
STX	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	4WD	12,900 lb	1,640 lb
King Ranch	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	RWD	12,800 lb	1,860 lb
Lariat	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	RWD	12,800 lb	1,860 lb
Platinum	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	RWD	12,800 lb	1,860 lb
XL	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	RWD	12,800 lb	1,685 lb
XLT	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	RWD	12,800 lb	1,685 lb
STX	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	RWD	12,700 lb	1,685 lb
XL	Regular Cab · 8 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	RWD	11,000 lb	1,775 lb
XL	Regular Cab · 8 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	4WD	11,000 lb	1,715 lb
XL	SuperCab · 6.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	RWD	10,900 lb	1,670 lb
XLT	SuperCab · 6.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	RWD	10,900 lb	1,670 lb
XL	SuperCab · 6.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	4WD	10,600 lb	1,585 lb
XLT	SuperCab · 6.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	4WD	10,600 lb	1,585 lb
STX	SuperCab · 6.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	RWD	10,400 lb	1,670 lb
STX	SuperCab · 6.5 ft bed	2.7L V6 325 hp	4WD	10,400 lb	1,585 lb
Tremor	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 400 hp	4WD	10,200 lb	1,700 lb
XL	Regular Cab · 6.5 ft bed	5.0L V8 400 hp	4WD	9,400 lb	1,720 lb
XL	Regular Cab · 6.5 ft bed	5.0L V8 400 hp	RWD	9,000 lb	1,790 lb
Raptor	SuperCrew · 5.5 ft bed	3.5L V6 450 hp	4WD	8,200 lb	1,410 lb

2026 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.

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