What can the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning tow?

Yes, up to

10,000 lb

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

TrailerTrimPeopleEach person, lbCargo, lbTongue weight, %

Trailer check

Yes. 2,100 lb under the rating.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Source marks: one source

Checks for this trailer and trim
Check	Numbers
Tow rating Pass	7,900 lb loaded. Rating 10,000 lb. 79% of the rating. Margin 2,100 lb.
80% of the rating Pass	Up to 8,000 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload Pass	Tongue weight 988 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 1,288 lb. Payload 1,657 lb. Left 369 lb.
Hitch needed Info	Class III, up to 8,000 lb.
Frontal area Not known	Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Platinum 5 1/2 ft 4WD.

Yes: 1 trim. No: 7 trims.

Every rated trim against this trailer
Trim	Tow rating	Share of rating	Payload	Payload left	Result
Platinum 5 1/2 ft 4WD	10,000 lb	79%	1,657 lb	369 lb	Yes
Platinum 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box	7,700 lb	103%	1,657 lb	369 lb	No: rating
Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD	7,700 lb	103%	2,235 lb	947 lb	No: rating
XLT 5 1/2 ft 4WD	7,700 lb	103%	2,235 lb	947 lb	No: rating
Lariat 5 1/2 ft 4WD	7,700 lb	103%	2,235 lb	947 lb	No: rating
Pro 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box	5,000 lb	158%	2,235 lb	947 lb	No: rating
XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box	5,000 lb	158%	2,235 lb	947 lb	No: rating
LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box	5,000 lb	158%	2,235 lb	947 lb	No: rating

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.