Year + Engine

2020 F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 towing capacity.

In Ford towing charts, this engine is listed as 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6.

Published towing ratings for the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 run from 7,200 to 11,500 lbs depending on configuration. Start with tow type, then match axle ratio, wheelbase, cab, drivetrain, and package labels. Ford's engine summary lists available max payload at 2,020 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2020 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 available below.

2020 Ford F-150 Blueprint
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 RANGE
7,200 - 11,500 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
11,500 LBS
Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
5TH-WHEEL MAX
9,300 LBS
Printed condition: Requires Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)
ENGINE MAX PAYLOAD
2,020 LBS
2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

SuperCab
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,700 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,020 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,500 lbs 1,150 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,020 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,200 lbs 1,120 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs 1,130 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
SuperCrew
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 10,200 lbs 1,020 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 15,900 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,030 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.314x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,030 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,200 lbs 1,120 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x2 · 157 in 4x2 157 in 17,200 lbs 11,400 lbs 1,140 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,030 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 10,900 lbs 1,090 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs 1,130 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,100 lbs 1,010 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 10,300 lbs 1,030 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,100 lbs 1,110 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 11,300 lbs 1,130 lbs Tongue · 10% Weight-distributing hitch + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18 p.18
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCab
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,700 lbs 9,300 lbs 1,395 lbs King pin · 15% 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 16,000 lbs 7,700 lbs 1,155 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 9,300 lbs 1,395 lbs King pin · 15% 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 16,000 lbs 7,700 lbs 1,155 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 7,700 lbs 1,155 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,000 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
SuperCrew
3.314x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 15,900 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% 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 15,900 lbs 8,600 lbs 1,290 lbs King pin · 15% 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 16,100 lbs 7,300 lbs 1,095 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 7,200 lbs 1,080 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.314x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x2 · 145 in 4x2 145 in 17,100 lbs 9,000 lbs 1,350 lbs King pin · 15% 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 17,200 lbs 8,600 lbs 1,290 lbs King pin · 15% 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 16,100 lbs 7,300 lbs 1,095 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 7,300 lbs 1,095 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 145 in 4x4 145 in 17,100 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 145 in SuperCrew 5.5 ft box: current 5th-wheel trailer designs do not fit + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 7,200 lbs 1,080 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 7,200 lbs 1,080 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 16,100 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
3.554x4 · 157 in 4x4 157 in 17,100 lbs 8,000 lbs 1,200 lbs King pin · 15% Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package + Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission Section evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.20 p.20
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
13,200 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
FORD LIMITS FRONTAL AREA
55-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
1 RULE
Scoped to this engine
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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Ground rules that apply to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6.

Same 2020 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6.

FIG. 2020 LOAD Load + Altitude

Base loading guidance from Ford

  • Conventional: 10% tongue weight of total loaded trailer weight.
  • 5th-wheel: 15% king pin weight of total loaded trailer weight.
  • High altitude: reduce gross vehicle weight (GVW) and gross combination weight (GCW) by 2% per 1,000 ft of elevation.
FIG. 2020 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver and bumper ratings vary by model scope

  • F-150 Rear Step Bumper F-150 pickup non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • F-150 Hitch Receiver F-150 non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 13,200 / 1,320 lbs.
  • F-150 Raptor Hitch Receiver F-150 Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 8,000 / 800 lbs.

Factory-installed hitch receivers

  • F-150 Raptor: factory hitch receiver is standard.
  • F-150 pickup non-Raptor: Included with Trailer Tow Packages – Option Code 53A, 53B and 53C
FIG. 2020 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are year and setup specific

Conventional towing

  • 55 sq ft
    All F-150 · 5,001 to 7,700 lbs Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and Trailer Towing Ratings Between 5,001 and 7,700 lbs.
  • 60 sq ft
    All F-150 · 7,701 lbs and up Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and Trailer Towing Ratings 7,701 lbs. and Greater

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

  • 75 sq ft
    All F-150 · All eligible trailer weights All 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications with Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package
FIG. 2020 SAFETY Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6

  • F-150 pickup Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package.

Under its 5th-wheel/gooseneck tables the 2020 guide prints "Trailer king pin load weight should be 15% of total loaded trailer weight." That applies whether or not a package is listed on the row.

FIG. 2020 EQUIP Printed Guidance

What the guide prints as required or recommended

  • Recommended: A weight-carrying hitch is recommended for all vehicles towing trailers less than 5,000 pounds. Ford guide, p. 15
  • Required: Weight-distributing hitch: required for certain Class III and all Class IV applications. Ford guide, p. 37
  • Required: A conventional, identical full-size spare tire is required for trailer towing (mini, compact and dissimilar full-size spare tires should not be used; always replace the spare tire with a new road tire as soon as possible). Ford guide, p. 43
NOTES: These are the 2020 document-level rules that apply to the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6. Row-specific requirements still apply on top.
Compare

Compare this engine elsewhere.

Same Year

Other 2020 engines

Highest Capacity
3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 5,900 - 13,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 13,200 LBS Printed conditions: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch · Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C) · Requires 20" tires and wheels
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
2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,400 - 9,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 9,000 LBS Printed conditions: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch · Requires 2.7L EcoBoost® Payload Package (622)
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)
Range: 5,000 - 7,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 7,700 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

2018 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Range: 8,000 - 11,400 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,400 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
2019 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
Range: 7,200 - 11,500 lbs
Max conventional tow 11,500 LBS Printed condition: Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch
2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
Range: 8,200 - 12,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,100 LBS Printed conditions: 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)
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. 5th-wheel rows still follow Ford's 15% king pin guidance even when no extra row label appears.

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 page.

Show source pages for 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6
DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2020

Audit Scope PAGES: 3, 15, 18-21, 38, 43
PDF Creation Date 2019-10-15