When you need to tow up to 13,500 pounds1 while driving a truck that offers the luxury, fun, and safety of a truly modern vehicle, the Ford F-150 towing capacity will rise to the occasion. Our Lake Keowee Ford showroom has the 2025 Ford F-150 ready for you to take on a test drive with huge towing power and more. Read on to see the details.
See how you can get the maximum Ford F-150 tow capacity of 13,500 pounds1 with our towing guide below. Read up on the engine specs, towing details, and more, then visit Lake Keowee Ford to get a new Ford F-150 or towing equipment.
The Ford F-150 towing capacity is strong in any configuration, but what makes each configuration tow different amounts? There are two factors at play: drivetrain strength and the truck’s weight. Some unique engineering variances also may apply.
To start, the new Ford F-150 is available with six engines to choose from:
The Ford F-150 towing capacity ratings seen above are all maximums for the engine. To achieve those maximums, you’ll need to determine the best cab/box and drivetrain configuration available with the engine. There’s nuance to be mindful of, however. For example, configuring your truck with 4×4 traction may enhance its towing capacity with off-the-line power, or it may result in a lower maintainable maximum weight rating. Also, as you can see from the High-Output V-6 and supercharged V-8, engine power doesn’t always translate to towing power.
The Ford F-150 tow capacity can also be affected by gear ratios, interior luxuries, and the addition of the Max Tow Axle Upgrade, which is necessary if you want to tow 13,500 pounds1 with your Ford F-150. Learn more about this Ford F-150 tow package further down the page.
| 2025 Ford F-150 XL | 2025 Ford F-150 STX | 2025 Ford F-150 XLT | 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat | 2025 Ford F-150 King Ranch | 2025 Ford F-150 Platinum | 2025 Ford F-150 Tremor | 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor | 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning | |
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| Standard Engine: | 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 | 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 | 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 | 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 or 5.0L V-8 (Depends on selected cab/box configuration) | 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 | 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 | 5.0L V-8 | 3.5L High-Output EcoBoost V-6 | N/A – Electric Vehicle |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (Standard Engine & Available Configuration Options): | 8,400 lbs1 | 8,200 lbs1 | 8,200 lbs1 | 8,200 lbs1 or 12,900 lbs1 | 13,500 lbs1 | 13,500 lbs1 | 10,200 lbs1 | 8,200 lbs1 | 10,000 lbs1 |
| Maximum Payload Capacity (Standard Engine & Available Configuration Options): | 1,785 lbs2 | 1,685 lbs2 | 1,685 lbs2 | 1,685 lbs2 or 2,225 lbs2 | 2,150 lbs2 | 2,150 lbs2 | 1,725 lbs2 | 1,410 lbs2 | 2,445 lbs2 |
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SuperCrew | SuperCrew | SuperCrew | SuperCrew | SuperCrew |
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5.5 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.5 ft |
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While we can see that the 2025 Ford F-150 XL towing capacity reaches up to 8,400 pounds1 with the trim level’s standard 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, this is far from the highest tow rating that the trim can achieve. For example, when you equip the truck with a SuperCrew cab, a 6.5-foot box, a 4×4 drivetrain, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, and the Max Tow Axle Upgrade, you can tap into the maximum 13,500-pound1 Ford F-150 towing capacity.
Choosing the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 is necessary if you want a truck from our new Ford F-150 inventory that’ll let you tow over 13,000 pounds when properly equipped. However, the F-150 truck’s iconic and robust 5.0-liter V-8 comes close, offering a 12,900-pound maximum towing capacity1 when combined with a SuperCrew cab, a 5.5-foot box, a 4×4 drivetrain, and the Max Tow Axle Upgrade.
It’s also worth mentioning that models with the 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V-6 can tow up to 11,200 pounds when properly equipped, then drop off the load and deliver up to an EPA-estimated 22/24 MPG (City/Highway).3
As for the Ford F-150 towing capacity in the Tremor and Raptor trim levels, the big, meaty tires and unique off-road upgrades in these trucks diminish towing ratings compared to on-road-oriented trims. However, these two beasts are the highest-rated models for all-terrain fun, making their towing capacities a great proposition for weekend adventures. And finally, the Raptor R can tow 8,700 pounds when properly equipped, but its true strength lies in the 720 raging horsepower that it makes.
Our new Ford F-150 Lightning inventory can let you tow 5,000 pounds1 with the Standard Range battery. Equip the Extended Range battery to tow up to 7,700 pounds,1 or add the Max Tow Package to the Standard Range battery for the same 7,700-pound1 towing capacity. Meanwhile, the Ford F-150 Lightning towing capacity can hit 10,000 pounds1 with the Extended Range Battery and Max Tow Package.
The F-150 Max Trailer Tow Package is now known as the Tow/Haul Package with Max Tow Axle Upgrade. Despite the new name, it still optimizes your truck to achieve higher Ford F-150 towing capacity ratings. Details vary depending on the engine and trim level, but the core features for this package are as follows:
Necessary tow equipment previously provided by the Max Tow Package, such as a trailer wiring harness, will usually be offered in the truck as a standard or available feature. If it isn’t, we can order and install any remaining towing equipment.
Whether you want to compare the Ford F-150 vs. Ford F-250 and find the most tow-capable vehicle at our Ford dealership or you know that the F-150 is the right truck for you, our team can help you get into your ideal new Ford truck today. Contact us to order your Ford towing equipment or learn more about the Ford F-150 towing capacity.
A Ford F-150 will be able to tow varying amounts depending on how you configure it, with specific towing capacities ranging from 7,400 pounds1 (2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, SuperCab, 6.5-foot box, 4×4) to 13,500 pounds1 (3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, SuperCrew cab, 6.5-foot box, 4×4 drivetrain, Max Tow Axle Upgrade). Contact us for towing specs of your preferred configuration.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine is the best F-150 engine for towing, achieving the truck’s 13,500-pound towing capacity.1 In second place, the 5.0-liter V-8 lets the F-150 tow up to 12,900 pounds,1 and in third, the 3.5-liter PowerBoost Full Hybrid V-6 offers 11,200 pounds1 of towing potential.
The Max Tow Package has been discontinued and is not offered on the 2025 Ford F-150. Instead, a Tow/Haul Package combined with a Max Tow Axle Upgrade serves the same purpose. This setup upgrades the truck with an integrated trailer brake controller and a revised locking rear axle (ratios vary by engine) to achieve the maximum Ford F-150 towing capacity of select engines.
1Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
2Max payload varies and is based on accessories and vehicle configuration. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
3EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
