2023 Ford F-150 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2023 F-150 run from 5,000 - 14,000 lbs depending on engine, tow type, cab, axle ratio, wheelbase, drivetrain, and equipment. Ford's guide also publishes engine-level max payload up to 3,315 lbs; the actual payload for a truck comes from its certification label.

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Retrieved from official Ford 2023 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations available below.

2023 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

Engine Chart

2.7L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 2.7L GTDI V6

7,500 – 10,100 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	12,200 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	12,600 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,600 lbs	860 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,600 lbs	860 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	13,400 lbs	8,500 lbs	850 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,400 lbs	8,400 lbs	840 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	12,700 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,400 lbs	840 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,000 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	13,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,400 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,010 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	12,900 lbs	7,800 lbs	780 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,200 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	13,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,200 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,500 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,010 lbs Tongue · 10%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	12,200 lbs	7,500 lbs	1,125 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,500 lbs	1,125 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	12,600 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,700 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,500 lbs	1,275 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,500 lbs	1,275 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	13,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,100 lbs	9,900 lbs	1,485 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	12,700 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,500 lbs	1,125 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,400 lbs	1,260 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,000 lbs	9,900 lbs	1,485 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	13,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,100 lbs	9,900 lbs	1,485 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,300 lbs	8,000 lbs	1,200 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,400 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	12,900 lbs	7,800 lbs	1,170 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	7,600 lbs	1,140 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,200 lbs	9,900 lbs	1,485 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 + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	13,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,200 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,000 lbs	1,200 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,500 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 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 + 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.26	p.26

Engine Chart

3.3L Ti-VCT V6

Ford chart label: 3.3L PFDI V6

5,000 – 8,200 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	9,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	500 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	9,600 lbs	5,000 lbs	500 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	9,800 lbs	5,000 lbs	500 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	12,700 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	12,800 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	12,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	12,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	9,900 lbs	5,100 lbs	510 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,200 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	10,000 lbs	5,100 lbs	510 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	810 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.22

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.55	4x2	122.8 in	9,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	750 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	9,600 lbs	5,000 lbs	750 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.55	4x4	122.8 in	9,800 lbs	5,000 lbs	750 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	12,700 lbs	8,200 lbs	1,230 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	12,800 lbs	8,200 lbs	1,230 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	12,900 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	12,900 lbs	8,000 lbs	1,200 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
SuperCab
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	9,900 lbs	5,000 lbs	750 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,200 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	10,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	750 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	8,000 lbs	1,200 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,200 lbs	1,230 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25

Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6

7,700 – 14,000 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	12,700 lbs	1,270 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,500 lbs	13,300 lbs	1,330 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,500 lbs	13,100 lbs	1,310 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	16,600 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,110 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	16,900 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	17,600 lbs	12,300 lbs	1,230 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	16,600 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,110 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	12,100 lbs	1,210 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	16,900 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	19,500 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	19,500 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	16,700 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,130 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	13,900 lbs	1,390 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,700 lbs	11,300 lbs	1,130 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	13,800 lbs	1,380 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	14,000 lbs	1,400 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tremor Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	13,700 lbs	1,370 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,950 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,680 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	11,700 lbs	1,755 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,500 lbs	13,300 lbs	1,995 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,500 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,950 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	16,600 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	9,900 lbs	1,485 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	16,900 lbs	9,700 lbs	1,455 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	17,600 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	16,600 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	9,900 lbs	1,485 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	9,900 lbs	1,485 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	16,900 lbs	9,700 lbs	1,455 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	164.1 in	19,500 lbs	9,700 lbs	1,455 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	19,400 lbs	13,900 lbs	2,085 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	19,500 lbs	13,800 lbs	2,070 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	16,700 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,620 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	9,800 lbs	1,470 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,665 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 Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,700 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,620 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,620 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	9,800 lbs	1,470 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	9,800 lbs	1,470 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 Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.26	p.26
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%		p.26
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	14,000 lbs	2,100 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	7,700 lbs	1,155 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 + Tremor Package Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.26	p.26
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	19,500 lbs	13,700 lbs	2,055 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.26	p.26

Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6 H. O.

8,200 – 8,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
4.10	4x4	145.4 in	14,500 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23
4.10	4x4	145.4 in	14,575 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	Available Raptor 37 Performance Package Row evidence · direct source · p.23	p.23

Engine Chart

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L Hybrid V6

8,300 – 12,700 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.24
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	18,500 lbs	12,700 lbs	1,270 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,900 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,110 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.24
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	18,500 lbs	12,700 lbs	1,270 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.24
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	12,300 lbs	1,230 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	17,100 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.24
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	12,300 lbs	1,230 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCrew
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,530 lbs King pin · 15%		p.24
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	18,500 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,530 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	16,900 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,560 lbs King pin · 15%		p.24
3.55	4x2	157.2 in	18,500 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,560 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	8,500 lbs	1,275 lbs King pin · 15%		p.24
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	8,500 lbs	1,275 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	17,100 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.24
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24

Engine Chart

5.0L Ti-VCT V8

Ford chart label: 5.0L 4-Valve V8

8,000 – 13,000 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.15	4x2	122.8 in	13,100 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.15	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,900 lbs	990 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x2	122.8 in	13,100 lbs	8,300 lbs	830 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,900 lbs	990 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x4	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	9,700 lbs	970 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,900 lbs	9,100 lbs	910 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,100 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,700 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,050 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	12,800 lbs	1,280 lbs Tongue · 10%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,300 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
SuperCab
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs	970 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.15	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,700 lbs	970 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,900 lbs	9,500 lbs	950 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	14,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	940 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,050 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	17,900 lbs	12,800 lbs	1,280 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,400 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,200 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,050 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	12,300 lbs	1,230 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	15,900 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,500 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,600 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
SuperCrew
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.15	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,400 lbs	940 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,300 lbs	930 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,700 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,050 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	18,100 lbs	12,900 lbs	1,290 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,200 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,500 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tremor Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,030 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.22
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	12,900 lbs	1,290 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,700 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,300 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.22	p.22

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15	4x2	122.8 in	13,100 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.15	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,800 lbs	1,470 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x2	122.8 in	13,100 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	14,800 lbs	9,800 lbs	1,470 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x4	122.8 in	13,200 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	9,700 lbs	1,455 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,900 lbs	9,100 lbs	1,365 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	17,900 lbs	12,000 lbs	1,800 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	18,100 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,950 lbs King pin · 15%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	9,000 lbs	1,350 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,700 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,575 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,000 lbs	11,700 lbs	1,755 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	18,300 lbs	12,900 lbs	1,935 lbs King pin · 15%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
SuperCab
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	1,440 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.15	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	1,440 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x2	164.1 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,900 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x4	164.1 in	14,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	1,410 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,560 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	17,900 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,665 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	15,600 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,200 lbs	11,800 lbs	1,770 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x2	164.1 in	18,400 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,950 lbs King pin · 15%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,575 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	10,700 lbs	1,605 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	15,900 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,560 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,500 lbs	11,100 lbs	1,665 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	164.1 in	18,600 lbs	12,900 lbs	1,935 lbs King pin · 15%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
SuperCrew
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	1,440 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25
3.15	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	1,440 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25
3.31	4x2	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,300 lbs	1,395 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,200 lbs	1,380 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,700 lbs	10,500 lbs	1,575 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	18,100 lbs	12,000 lbs	1,800 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 Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	15,600 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,200 lbs	11,400 lbs	1,710 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x2	157.2 in	18,500 lbs	13,000 lbs	1,950 lbs King pin · 15%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	8,000 lbs	1,200 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 + Tremor Package Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,620 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 Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,530 lbs King pin · 15%		p.25
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	10,700 lbs	1,605 lbs King pin · 15%	Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,700 lbs	12,900 lbs	1,935 lbs King pin · 15%	Heavy-Duty Payload Package Row evidence · direct source · p.25	p.25

Engine Chart

5.2L Supercharged V8

8,700 – 8,700 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
4.10	4x4	145.4 in	15,300 lbs	8,700 lbs	870 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.23

Engine Chart

F-150 Lightning

Ford chart label: Electric (F-150 Lightning)

5,000 – 10,000 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	11,700 lbs	5,000 lbs	500 lbs Tongue · 10%	Standard range battery Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	15,000 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%	Extended range battery Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	14,400 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%	Standard range battery + Available Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	8,500 lbs	850 lbs Tongue · 10%	Available Trailer Tow Package + Extended range battery + Platinum model Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	16,700 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%	Available Trailer Tow Package + Extended range battery + 20 in All-Terrain tires Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	17,300 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	Available Trailer Tow Package + Extended range battery + 18 in All-Terrain tires or 20 in All-Season tires Row evidence · direct source · p.24	p.24

POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit and which max-tow packages are available. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific truck setup.

Ford’s towing charts sometimes use technical engine labels. We show the familiar engine name first and Ford’s chart label alongside it so you can match both.

Highest Capacity

3.5L EcoBoost V6 (3.5L GTDI V6) · Engine max payload 3,235 lbs

Range: 7,700 - 14,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 14,000 LBS

5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8) · Engine max payload 3,315 lbs

Range: 8,000 - 13,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,000 LBS

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 (3.5L Hybrid V6) · Engine max payload 2,120 lbs

Range: 8,300 - 12,700 lbs

Max conventional tow 12,700 LBS

2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6) · Engine max payload 2,465 lbs

Range: 7,500 - 10,100 lbs

Max conventional tow 10,100 LBS

F-150 Lightning

Range: 5,000 - 10,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 10,000 LBS

5.2L Supercharged V8 Engine max payload 1,400 lbs

Range: Up to 8,700 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,700 LBS

3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (3.3L PFDI V6) · Engine max payload 1,955 lbs

Range: 5,000 - 8,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS

3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output (3.5L GTDI V6 H. O.) · Engine max payload 1,445 lbs

Range: Up to 8,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS

PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH

14,000 LBS

DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE

-2% / 1K FT

TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA

40-75 SQ FT

SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT

3 RULES

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FIG. 2023 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 combined weight by 2% per 1,000 ft of elevation.

FIG. 2023 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver and bumper ratings vary by model scope

Rear Step Bumper F-150 pickup Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; no weight-distributing rating published.
F-150 Pickup Hitch Receiver F-150 pickup non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 14,000 / 1,400 lbs.
F-150 Lightning Hitch Receiver F-150 Lightning Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 10,000 / 1,000 lbs.
F-150 Raptor Pickup Hitch Receiver F-150 Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 8,200 / 820 lbs.
F-150 Raptor R Pickup Hitch Receiver f150 raptor r Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 8,700 / 870 lbs.

FIG. 2023 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are year and setup specific

Conventional towing

40 sq ft

F-150 Lightning · All eligible trailer weights 40 sq. ft. With standard-range battery and without Trailer Tow Package (53D)
55 sq ft

F-150 Lightning · All eligible trailer weights 55 sq. ft. With standard-range battery and Trailer Tow Package (53D)
60 sq ft

F-150 Lightning · All eligible trailer weights 60 sq. ft. With extended-range battery
55 sq ft

F-150 pickup · 5,001 to 7,700 lbs Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and pounds by .45; to 55 sq. ft. obtain information in Trailer Towing Ratings between 5,001 and 7,700 lbs.
60 sq ft

F-150 pickup · 7,701 lbs and up Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and pounds by .45; to 55 sq. ft. obtain information in Trailer Towing Ratings between 5,001 and 7,700 lbs. kilometers, multiply Any Powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package and miles by 1.6; to obtain 60 sq . ft. Trailer Towing Ratings 7,701 lbs. and greater

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

75 sq ft

F-150 pickup · All eligible trailer weights 75 sq. ft. All 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck Applications with any Powertrain with square feet by .09; to Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package

FIG. 2023 SAFETY Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2023 guide

F-150 non-Lightning pickup Trailers over 5,000 lbs require Trailer Tow Package (53A, 53B) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); rows above the proven 53B engine-section cap suppress 53B.
F-150 Lightning standard-range battery Lightning with the standard-range battery above 5,000 lbs requires Trailer Tow Package (53D).
F-150 Lightning extended-range battery Lightning with the extended-range battery above 7,700 lbs requires Trailer Tow Package (53D).

Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Ford guide pages used to build the 2023 overview.

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DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2023

Audit Scope PAGES: 3, 9, 17, 22-26, 44, 49

PDF Creation Date 2023-02-21

Guide Revision Date 2023-02-17