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2018 F-150 5.0L 4-Valve V8 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2018 5.0L 4-Valve V8 run from 8,200 to 11,600 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 5.0L 4-Valve V8 available below.

2018 Ford F-150 Blueprint
2018 5.0L 4-Valve V8
2018 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

Regular Cab
3.154x2 · 122 in 4x2 122 in 13,000 lbs 8,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.154x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 13,900 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x2 · 122 in 4x2 122 in 13,000 lbs 8,400 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 13,900 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 122 in 4x4 122 in 13,200 lbs 8,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 14,100 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 122 in 4x2 122 in 13,800 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 14,900 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 122 in 4x4 122 in 13,200 lbs 8,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 14,100 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.734x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 16,000 lbs 11,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 16,000 lbs 11,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 122 in 4x4 122 in 14,600 lbs 9,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 16,100 lbs 11,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
SuperCab
3.154x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.154x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 15,300 lbs 10,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.734x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 16,200 lbs 11,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,500 lbs 11,300 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,800 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 16,600 lbs 11,200 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
SuperCrew
3.154x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.154x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,300 lbs 9,000 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 14,500 lbs 9,100 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.734x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,700 lbs Weight-distributing hitch + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.734x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,900 lbs 11,600 lbs Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.154x2 · 122 in 4x2 122 in 13,000 lbs 8,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.154x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 13,900 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x2 · 122 in 4x2 122 in 13,000 lbs 8,300 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 13,900 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 122 in 4x4 122 in 13,200 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 14,100 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x2 · 122 in 4x2 122 in 13,800 lbs 9,100 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 14,900 lbs 10,100 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 13,200 lbs 8,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 14,100 lbs 9,000 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 16,000 lbs 10,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x2 · 141 in 4x2 141 in 16,000 lbs 11,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 122 in 4x4 122 in 14,600 lbs 9,400 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 16,100 lbs 10,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 141 in 4x4 141 in 16,200 lbs 11,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
SuperCab
3.154x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.154x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 14,300 lbs 9,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,300 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 14,400 lbs 8,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 15,300 lbs 10,100 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 14,500 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.734x2 · 164 in 4x2 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,500 lbs 11,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 16,600 lbs 10,200 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 164 in 4x4 164 in 16,200 lbs 10,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
SuperCrew
3.154x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 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
3.154x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 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
3.314x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 14,200 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,300 lbs 8,900 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
3.314x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 14,400 lbs 8,900 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,200 lbs 10,000 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
3.554x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 15,200 lbs 10,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 14,400 lbs 9,000 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
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 14,500 lbs 9,000 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
3.734x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,800 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 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 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,500 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 17 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,200 lbs 10,600 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package + 18 in tires and wheels Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.734x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,900 lbs 10,700 lbs Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.20 p.20
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2015 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 8,200 - 11,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,100 LBS Printed conditions (by configuration): Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch · Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package · Includes 18" tires and wheels
2016 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 6,800 - 11,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,100 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
2017 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 7,700 - 11,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,000 LBS Printed conditions (by configuration): Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch · Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package · Includes 17" tires and wheels · Includes 18" tires and wheels
2019 5.0L 4-Valve V8
Range: 8,300 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
2020 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,300 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
2021 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,200 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS Printed conditions (by configuration): Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C) · Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A) · Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)
2022 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,100 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS Printed conditions (by configuration): Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C) · Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A) · Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)
2023 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,000 - 13,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS Printed conditions (by configuration): Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C) · Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A) · Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)
2024 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,000 - 12,900 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,900 LBS Printed condition: Requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
2025 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,100 - 12,900 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,900 LBS Printed condition: Requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
2026 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8)
Range: 8,200 - 12,800 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,800 LBS Printed condition: Requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle
Engine notes

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 5.0L 4-Valve V8 page.

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DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2018

Audit Scope PAGES: 15-21, 26, 37, 40-41
PDF Creation Date 2018-05-16
Guide Revision Date 2018-02-14, 2018-04-19, 2018-05-04