Year + Engine
2018 F-150 3.3L PFDI V6 towing capacity.
Published towing ratings for the 2018 3.3L PFDI V6 run from 4,900 to 7,700 lbs depending on configuration. Start with tow type, then match axle ratio, wheelbase, cab, drivetrain, and package labels.
Retrieved from official Ford 2018 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.3L PFDI V6 available below.
Towing Capacity Chart
Conventional Towing
| Regular Cab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.554x2 · 122 in | 4x2 | 122 in | 9,500 lbs | 5,100 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.554x2 · 141 in | 4x2 | 141 in | 9,600 lbs | 5,100 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.554x4 · 122 in | 4x4 | 122 in | 9,700 lbs | 5,000 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x2 · 122 in | 4x2 | 122 in | 12,100 lbs | 7,700 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x2 · 141 in | 4x2 | 141 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,700 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x4 · 122 in | 4x4 | 122 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,500 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x4 · 141 in | 4x4 | 141 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| SuperCab | ||||||
| 3.554x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 9,800 lbs | 5,000 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x4 · 145 in | 4x4 | 145 in | 12,500 lbs | 7,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| SuperCrew | ||||||
| 3.554x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 9,900 lbs | 5,000 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 12,300 lbs | 7,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
| 3.734x4 · 145 in | 4x4 | 145 in | 12,600 lbs | 7,400 lbs | Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 | p.18 |
Towing Capacity Chart
5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing
| Regular Cab | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.554x2 · 122 in | 4x2 | 122 in | 9,500 lbs | 4,900 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.554x2 · 141 in | 4x2 | 141 in | 9,600 lbs | 5,000 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.554x4 · 122 in | 4x4 | 122 in | 9,700 lbs | 4,900 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x2 · 122 in | 4x2 | 122 in | 12,100 lbs | 7,500 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x2 · 141 in | 4x2 | 141 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,600 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x4 · 122 in | 4x4 | 122 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,400 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x4 · 141 in | 4x4 | 141 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,300 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| SuperCab | ||||||
| 3.554x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 9,800 lbs | 4,900 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 12,200 lbs | 7,300 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x4 · 145 in | 4x4 | 145 in | 12,500 lbs | 7,300 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| SuperCrew | ||||||
| 3.554x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 9,900 lbs | 4,900 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit Section evidence / Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x2 · 145 in | 4x2 | 145 in | 12,300 lbs | 7,300 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit Section evidence / Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
| 3.734x4 · 145 in | 4x4 | 145 in | 12,600 lbs | 7,300 lbs | Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit Section evidence / Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 | p.20 |
Compare this engine elsewhere.
Same Year
Other 2018 engines
Range: 6,000 - 13,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS Printed conditions: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch · Requires Max Trailer Tow Package · Requires 20" tires and wheels
Range: 8,200 - 11,600 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,600 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
Range: 8,000 - 11,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,400 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
Range: 7,400 - 9,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 9,100 LBS Printed conditions: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch · Requires 2.7L EcoBoost® Payload Package
Cross-Year
This engine in other supported years
Range: 5,000 - 7,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 7,700 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
Range: 5,000 - 7,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 7,700 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS Printed condition: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 6,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A)
Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS Printed condition: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 6,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A)
Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS Printed condition: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 6,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A)
Editorial notes for this engine.
Guide policy
Document-level towing rules
Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package.
Technical Audit
Data sources
These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2018 3.3L PFDI V6 page.