HitchMath

Ford F-150 towing capacity (2026): by engine, axle and package

The 2026 Ford F-150 tows up to 13,500 lb with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCrew 4x4, Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. The 5.0L V8 tops out at 12,800 lb, the PowerBoost hybrid at 12,400 lb (4x2), the 2.7L EcoBoost at 8,400 lb and the Raptor models at 8,200 to 8,700 lb. Max payload is 2,440 lb.

Check your setup

More options

Within every rating you entered

  • Tongue weight: 1,080 lb
  • Within · Payload used: 1,750 of 2,175 lb (425 lb left)
  • Within · Adjusted trailer rating: 13,130 lb (you're using 68.5%)

Many trucks need a weight-distributing hitch at this weight. Ford's F-150 standard receiver is rated 5,000 lb and 500 lb tongue without one. Check your owner's manual.

You're using 68.5% of your adjusted trailer rating.

GVWR and GCWR not checked: enter them in the full calculator.

Show the math

Adjusted trailer rating = rating − (people + cargo + hitch − 300 lb).

Tongue weight = trailer weight × 12%. Payload used = people + cargo + hitch + tongue.

Every configuration

2026 Ford F-150 towing capacity by configuration. Source: Ford, 2026 F-150 Technical Specifications (v1.1, 03/31/26), read 2026-10-19.
EngineDriveNote
2.7L EcoBoost V64x28,4001,775
2.7L EcoBoost V64x48,2001,715
5.0L V84x212,8002,235Guide p.12 lists 2,225 payload; see "Where Ford’s documents disagree"
5.0L V84x412,8002,08012,800 SuperCrew only
3.5L EcoBoost V64x213,3002,440Max payload of the lineup
3.5L EcoBoost V64x413,5002,175SuperCrew with Tow/Haul Package (53T) and Max Tow Axle; lineup max
3.5L PowerBoost hybrid4x212,4002,045Guide p.12 lists 11,600 max; guide p.17 shows 12,400; see "Where Ford’s documents disagree"
3.5L PowerBoost hybrid4x411,6001,740SuperCrew only
3.5L EcoBoost H.O. (Raptor)4x48,2001,405
5.2L supercharged V8 (Raptor R)4x48,7001,41037-inch tires
Red Ford F-150 hitched to a silver travel trailer at a desert campsite
Photo: John Schnick / Unsplash

GCWR rows

GCWR rows from Ford’s 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (pages 15 to 17). Source: Ford, 2026 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, read 2026-10-20.
EngineAxleGCWR (lb)Max trailer (lb)
2.7L EcoBoost3.7313,3008,400
5.0L V83.73, 53T + Max Tow Axle18,10012,800
3.5L EcoBoost3.55, 53T + Max Tow Axle19,40013,500
3.5L PowerBoost3.73, 53T + Max Tow Axle18,40012,400
3.5L H.O. (Raptor)4.1014,6508,200
5.2L SC (Raptor R)4.1015,3008,700

Year history

Model year2.7L5.0L3.5L EcoBoostPowerBoostRaptorRaptor RSource
20258,40012,90013,50011,2008,2008,700Ford, 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide
20268,40012,80013,50012,400 (4x2)8,2008,700Ford, 2026 F-150 Technical Specifications (v1.1, 03/31/26)

Which F-150 tows the most?

The 3.5L EcoBoost with the 3.55 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T) and Max Tow Axle: 13,500 lb on a 19,400 lb GCWR in Ford’s 2026 guide. Without the Max Tow Axle the same engine is rated thousands of pounds lower, so the engine name alone doesn’t tell you the number.

The packages that change the number

Ford’s guide says the Tow/Haul Package plus the Max Tow Axle is required for gas F-150 ratings above 11,600 lb, which is also the rating of the standard receiver. Above 5,000 lb or 500 lb tongue weight on the standard receiver, Ford requires a weight-distribution system.

Where Ford’s documents disagree

Ford’s 2026 towing guide and its 2026 F-150 spec sheet list different numbers for two engines: payload for the 5.0L V8 (2,225 lb in the guide, 2,235 lb in the spec sheet) and the PowerBoost max tow (11,600 lb on the guide’s summary page, 12,400 lb in the spec sheet and the guide’s own hybrid table). Our calculators use the lower number.

What this page doesn't cover

We show each engine’s maximum and the GCWR rows behind it, not every cab, box and wheelbase combination. For your exact truck, use Ford’s towing guide row that matches your cab, wheelbase, axle ratio and packages, or Ford’s VIN-based towing calculator. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck ratings are not covered here.

FAQ

What’s better for towing, the 5.0 or the 3.5 EcoBoost?

On paper, the 3.5L EcoBoost: up to 13,500 lb against 12,800 lb for the 5.0L V8 in 2026, and 2,440 lb max payload against 2,235 lb. Both need the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle for their top ratings. Many owners still pick the V8 for simpler maintenance; the ratings don’t capture that.

Which F-150 can tow 14,000 lbs?

None. The 2026 F-150’s highest rating is 13,500 lb. A 14,000 lb trailer needs a heavy-duty truck such as the F-250 Super Duty.

Will an F-150 pull a 30 foot camper?

Often, but check the loaded weight, not the length. Many 30 ft travel trailers weigh 6,500 to 8,500 lb loaded. At 12% tongue weight an 8,000 lb trailer puts 960 lb on the hitch, so payload and the receiver rating decide it. Run your numbers in the calculator above.

How do I find the GCWR of my F-150?

Find your engine, axle ratio, cab and wheelbase in Ford’s RV & Trailer Towing Guide for your model year; each row lists GCWR next to max trailer weight. The axle code is on the door-jamb label. Ford’s online towing calculator can also look it up from your VIN.

What is the towing capacity of the F-150 PowerBoost?

Ford’s 2026 spec sheet rates the PowerBoost hybrid at 12,400 lb in 4x2 and 11,600 lb in 4x4, both SuperCrew. The guide’s summary page shows 11,600 lb as the PowerBoost maximum. Until Ford’s documents agree, plan around 11,600 lb for a 4x4.

How much can a 2.7 EcoBoost F-150 tow?

Up to 8,400 lb for 2026 in 4x2 (8,200 lb in 4x4), with the 3.73 axle and a 13,300 lb GCWR in Ford’s guide. Max payload is 1,775 lb.

Related tools and pages

Sources

Written by Sikander Mushtaq. I build HitchMath's calculators and check every towing number against the manufacturer's own guide or spec page. Read how we calculate.

Last updated: 2026-10-19 · Editorial policy

HitchMath figures come from manufacturer documents and are for planning only. Your truck's door-jamb sticker, owner's manual and a scale ticket are the final word.