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2021 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 2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 run from 8,200 to 12,100 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 1,840 lbs before options, passengers, cargo, and hitch load.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2021 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations for 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 available below.

2021 Ford F-150 Blueprint
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 RANGE
8,200 - 12,100 LBS
CONVENTIONAL MAX
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)
5TH-WHEEL MAX
8,700 LBS
Printed conditions (by configuration): Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A) · Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)
ENGINE MAX PAYLOAD
1,840 LBS
2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (3.0L Turbo Diesel V6)
Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional Towing

SuperCab
3.314x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,500 lbs 1,050 lbs Tongue · 10% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 17,900 lbs 12,100 lbs 1,210 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Row evidence / Section evidence · direct source / source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
SuperCrew
3.314x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
3.314x4 · 157.2 in 4x4 157.2 in 16,300 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 18,000 lbs 12,100 lbs 1,210 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Row evidence / Section evidence · direct source / source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
3.554x4 · 157.2 in 4x4 157.2 in 16,300 lbs 10,400 lbs 1,040 lbs Tongue · 10% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
3.554x4 · 157.2 in 4x4 157.2 in 18,000 lbs 12,100 lbs 1,210 lbs Tongue · 10% Max Trailer Tow Package + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Row evidence / Section evidence · direct source / source-bound expansion · p.19 p.19
Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCab
3.314x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,700 lbs 1,305 lbs King pin · 15% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,700 lbs 1,305 lbs King pin · 15% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 17,900 lbs 8,700 lbs 1,305 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Row evidence / Section evidence · direct source / source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
SuperCrew
3.314x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,300 lbs 1,245 lbs King pin · 15% Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Column evidence / Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
3.314x4 · 157.2 in 4x4 157.2 in 16,300 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 16,300 lbs 8,300 lbs 1,245 lbs King pin · 15% Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Column evidence / Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
3.554x4 · 145.4 in 4x4 145.4 in 18,000 lbs 8,300 lbs 1,245 lbs King pin · 15% Vehicles equipped with a 5.5 ft box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch but most 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model + Max Trailer Tow Package + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Column evidence / Row evidence / Section evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.21 p.21
3.554x4 · 157.2 in 4x4 157.2 in 16,300 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
3.554x4 · 157.2 in 4x4 157.2 in 18,000 lbs 8,200 lbs 1,230 lbs King pin · 15% Max Trailer Tow Package + With only the Class IV hitch (53B) and no Trailer Tow Package (53A): max 7,000 lbs Row evidence / Section evidence · direct source / source-bound expansion · p.21 p.21
PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH
14,000 LBS
DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE
-2% / 1K FT
FORD LIMITS FRONTAL AREA
55-75 SQ FT
SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT
1 RULE
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TECHNICAL GUIDE

Ground rules that apply to the 2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6.

Same 2021 document-level rules as the year page, scoped to what applies to the 2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6.

FIG. 2021 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. 2021 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver and bumper ratings vary by model scope

  • F-150 Pickup Rear Step Bumper F-150 pickup non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
  • F-150 Pickup Hitch Receiver F-150 non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 14,000 / 1,400 lbs.
  • F-150 Raptor Pickup Hitch Receiver F-150 Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 8,200 / 820 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. 2021 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. 2021 SAFETY Required Equipment

Equipment rules that apply to the 2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6

  • F-150 non-Lightning pickup Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (17T, 53A, 53B) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). The Class IV hitch (53B) alone is limited to the 6,000- or 7,000-lb maximum printed for each engine; see each row's requirements.

Under its 5th-wheel/gooseneck tables the 2021 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. 2021 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. 16
  • Required: Weight-distributing hitch: required for certain Class III and all Class IV applications. Ford guide, p. 40
  • 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. 46
NOTES: These are the 2021 document-level rules that apply to the 2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6. Row-specific requirements still apply on top.
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Highest Capacity
3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6)
Range: 10,300 - 14,000 lbs
Max conventional tow 14,000 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)
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)
3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 (3.5L Hybrid V6)
Range: 9,100 - 12,700 lbs
Max conventional tow 12,700 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)
2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6)
Range: 7,600 - 10,100 lbs
Max conventional tow 10,100 LBS Printed conditions: Requires 2.7L EcoBoost® Payload Package (622) · Do not exceed a trailer weight of 6,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A)
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6)
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)
3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output (3.5L GTDI V6 H. O.)
Range: Up to 8,200 lbs
Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS Printed conditions (by configuration): Raptor only · Available Raptor 37 Performance Package (68R)
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
2020 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 (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
Engine notes

Editorial notes for this engine.

Guide policy

Document-level towing rules

Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (17T, 53A, 53B) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). The Class IV hitch (53B) alone is limited to the 6,000- or 7,000-lb maximum printed for each engine; see each row's requirements. 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 2021 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel V6 page.

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DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2021

Audit Scope PAGES: 3, 16, 19-22, 41, 46
PDF Creation Date 2021-10-20
Guide Revision Date 2021-05-19, 2021-05-28, 2021-06-09, 2021-06-21, 2021-10-18