2025 Ford F-150 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2025 F-150 run from 5,100 - 13,500 lbs depending on engine, tow type, cab, axle ratio, wheelbase, drivetrain, and equipment. Ford's guide also publishes engine-level max payload up to 2,440 lbs; the actual payload for a truck comes from its certification label.

Find your exact towing capacity Run the 2025 lookup tool → Check towing capacity by VIN Decode your VIN to prefill the 2025 lookup → View full comparison chart Jump to the full rating chart →

Retrieved from official Ford 2025 RV & Trailer Guide publications. Citations available below.

2025 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

Engine Chart

2.7L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 2.7L GTDI V6

7,200 – 8,400 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.15/3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,400 lbs	740 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.15/3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,700 lbs	7,500 lbs	750 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,400 lbs	840 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,400 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
SuperCab
3.15/3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,500 lbs	750 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.15/3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,400 lbs	740 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,000 lbs	800 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
SuperCrew
3.15/3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,600 lbs	760 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	7,500 lbs	750 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,500 lbs	8,000 lbs	800 lbs Tongue · 10%	p.16

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.15/3.55	4x2	141.5 in	12,300 lbs	7,300 lbs	1,095 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.15/3.55	4x4	141.5 in	12,700 lbs	7,400 lbs	1,110 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	13,300 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	13,400 lbs	8,100 lbs	1,215 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
SuperCab
3.15/3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,700 lbs	7,500 lbs	1,125 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.15/3.55	4x4	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,300 lbs	1,095 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	7,500 lbs	1,125 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	7,500 lbs	1,125 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
SuperCrew
3.15/3.55	4x2	145.4 in	12,800 lbs	7,400 lbs	1,110 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.18	p.18
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	13,000 lbs	7,200 lbs	1,080 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.18	p.18
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	13,400 lbs	7,400 lbs	1,110 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.18	p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	13,500 lbs	7,200 lbs	1,080 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.18	p.18

Engine Chart

3.5L EcoBoost V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L GTDI V6

7,900 – 13,500 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,090 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,090 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,080 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	10,600 lbs	1,060 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,080 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	10,600 lbs	1,060 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,600 lbs	1,060 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,080 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 lbs	10,600 lbs	1,060 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	12,800 lbs	1,280 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.16	p.16
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	13,100 lbs	1,310 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.16	p.16
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,080 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.16
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	13,500 lbs	1,350 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.16	p.16
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,020 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tremor Package Row evidence · direct source · p.16	p.16

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

Regular Cab
3.31	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.55	4x2	141.5 in	16,200 lbs	10,900 lbs	1,635 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.55	4x4	141.5 in	16,500 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
SuperCab
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	8,500 lbs	1,275 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,300 lbs	8,500 lbs	1,275 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,600 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
SuperCrew
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 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.18	p.18
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	8,800 lbs	1,320 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.18	p.18
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	16,500 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.18	p.18
3.55	4x2	145.4 in	19,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18	p.18
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 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.18	p.18
3.55	4x4	145.4 in	19,400 lbs	8,800 lbs	1,320 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18	p.18
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	16,800 lbs	8,300 lbs	1,245 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.55	4x4	157.2 in	19,400 lbs	9,200 lbs	1,380 lbs King pin · 15%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.18	p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	7,900 lbs	1,185 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.18	p.18

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	14,600 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	Raptor only Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.16	p.16
4.10	4x4	145.4 in	14,650 lbs	8,200 lbs	820 lbs Tongue · 10%	Raptor only Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.16	p.16

Engine Chart

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6

Ford chart label: 3.5L Hybrid V6

7,000 – 11,200 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,080 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.17
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	11,200 lbs	1,120 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	17,100 lbs	10,800 lbs	1,080 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.17
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	11,000 lbs	1,100 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCrew
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,100 lbs	7,100 lbs	1,065 lbs King pin · 15%		p.17
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	7,100 lbs	1,065 lbs King pin · 15%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	17,100 lbs	7,000 lbs	1,050 lbs King pin · 15%		p.17
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	7,000 lbs	1,050 lbs King pin · 15%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17

Engine Chart

5.0L Ti-VCT V8

Ford chart label: 5.0L 4-Valve V8

8,100 – 12,900 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCab
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	940 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	17,900 lbs	12,700 lbs	1,270 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.15	p.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	12,200 lbs	1,220 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.15	p.15
SuperCrew
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	950 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	950 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,300 lbs	930 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,200 lbs	920 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,700 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	18,100 lbs	12,700 lbs	1,270 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.15	p.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	9,900 lbs	990 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tremor Package Row evidence · direct source · p.15	p.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,030 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 lbs	12,900 lbs	1,290 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.15	p.15
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,020 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	12,800 lbs	1,280 lbs Tongue · 10%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.15	p.15
Regular Cab
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,900 lbs	9,000 lbs	900 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,200 lbs	1,020 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	9,400 lbs	940 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,700 lbs	10,400 lbs	1,040 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.15

Towing Capacity Chart

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck Towing

SuperCab
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,900 lbs	9,400 lbs	1,410 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,600 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	17,900 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.18	p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	17,700 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.18	p.18
SuperCrew
3.15	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 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.18	p.18
3.31	4x2	145.4 in	14,800 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.18	p.18
3.31	4x4	145.4 in	14,800 lbs	9,200 lbs	1,380 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.18	p.18
3.31	4x4	157.2 in	14,800 lbs	9,100 lbs	1,365 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	15,700 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 Column evidence · source-bound expansion · p.18	p.18
3.73	4x2	145.4 in	18,100 lbs	11,600 lbs	1,740 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18	p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 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 + Tremor Package Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18	p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	15,800 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.18	p.18
3.73	4x4	145.4 in	18,400 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 + Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Column evidence / Row evidence · source-bound expansion / direct source · p.18	p.18
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	15,800 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,500 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	157.2 in	18,400 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%	Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle Row evidence · direct source · p.18	p.18
Regular Cab
3.31	4x4	141.5 in	14,900 lbs	9,500 lbs	1,425 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	122.8 in	13,900 lbs	8,800 lbs	1,320 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x2	141.5 in	15,300 lbs	10,100 lbs	1,515 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	122.8 in	14,600 lbs	8,400 lbs	1,260 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18
3.73	4x4	141.5 in	15,700 lbs	10,300 lbs	1,545 lbs King pin · 15%		p.18

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%	Raptor R only Section evidence · source-bound expansion · p.16	p.16

Engine Chart

F-150 Lightning

Ford chart label: Electric (F-150 Lightning)

5,100 – 10,000 lbs Engine page →

Towing Capacity Chart

Conventional towing

SuperCrew
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	11,700 lbs	5,100 lbs	510 lbs Tongue · 10%		p.17
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.17	p.17
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	14,300 lbs	7,700 lbs	770 lbs Tongue · 10%	Standard range battery + Max Trailer Tow Package Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	15,900 lbs	8,600 lbs	860 lbs Tongue · 10%	Extended range battery + Platinum model Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	16,800 lbs	9,600 lbs	960 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Extended range battery + 20 in All-Terrain tires Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17
9.61 (Fixed)	4x4	145.4 in	17,300 lbs	10,000 lbs	1,000 lbs Tongue · 10%	Max Trailer Tow Package + Extended range battery Row evidence · direct source · p.17	p.17

POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit and which max-tow packages are available. Start here to see the 2025 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 2,440 lbs

Range: 7,900 - 13,500 lbs

Max conventional tow 13,500 LBS

5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (5.0L 4-Valve V8) · Engine max payload 2,225 lbs

Range: 8,100 - 12,900 lbs

Max conventional tow 12,900 LBS

3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 (3.5L Hybrid V6) · Engine max payload 1,815 lbs

Range: 7,000 - 11,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 11,200 LBS

F-150 Lightning

Range: 5,100 - 10,000 lbs

Max conventional tow 10,000 LBS

5.2L Supercharged V8 Engine max payload 1,410 lbs

Range: Up to 8,700 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,700 LBS

2.7L EcoBoost V6 (2.7L GTDI V6) · Engine max payload 1,775 lbs

Range: 7,200 - 8,400 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,400 LBS

3.5L EcoBoost V6 High Output (3.5L GTDI V6 H. O.) · Engine max payload 1,405 lbs

Range: Up to 8,200 lbs

Max conventional tow 8,200 LBS

PHYSICAL LIMITS MAX HITCH

13,500 LBS

DOCUMENT RULES ALTITUDE

-2% / 1K FT

TOWING LAWS FRONTAL AREA

40-75 SQ FT

SAFETY BASELINE EQUIPMENT

BASE REQD

+ 5 threshold rules

VIEW ALL POLICY RULES

FIG. 2025 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. 2025 HITCH Hitch Capacities

Receiver and bumper ratings vary by model scope

F-150 Pickup Hitch Receiver F-150 pickup non-Raptor Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 13,500 / 1,350 lbs.
F-150 Lightning Hitch Receiver F-150 Lightning Weight-carrying 5,000 / 500 lbs; weight-distributing 10,000 / 1,000 lbs.

FIG. 2025 FRONTAL Frontal Area

Frontal-area allowances are year and setup specific

Conventional towing

55 sq ft

F-150 pickup · N/A to 7,700 lbs 55 sq. ft. for vehicles with Trailer Tow Rating of 7,700 lbs. or less
65 sq ft

F-150 pickup · 7,701 lbs and up 65 sq. ft. for vehicles with Trailer Tow Rating of 7,701 lbs. and greater
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

5th-Wheel / Gooseneck

75 sq ft

F-150 pickup · All eligible trailer weights 75 sq. ft. for all 5th-Wheel and Gooseneck applications

FIG. 2025 SAFETY Universal Safety Baseline

Required equipment and threshold rules for the 2025 guide

F-150 Equipment (17V)

F-150 pickup

7-Wire Harness & 4-/7-Pin Connector + Hitch Receiver

F-150 pickup Conventional towing above 5,000 lbs requires a weight-distribution system.
F-150 gas pickup Gas F-150 pickups above 11,600 lbs require Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle.
F-150 hybrid pickup Hybrid F-150 pickups above 10,800 lbs require Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle.
F-150 Lightning standard-range battery Lightning with the standard-range battery above 5,000 lbs requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D).
F-150 Lightning extended-range battery Lightning with the extended-range battery above 7,700 lbs requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D).

Technical Audit

Data sources

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DOC_ID: ford-tow DOCUMENT BASIS

Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide 2025

Audit Scope PAGES: 9, 12, 15-19

PDF Creation Date 2024-11-05

Guide Revision Date 2025-01-10