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Can the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning tow my trailer?

5,000 lb trailer

Yes

  • 5,000 lb is 50% of the 10,000 lb rating.
  • 5,000 lb to spare.
  • Curb weight 6,893 lb. Rated to pull 1.5 times that.

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Quick weights

2023 F-150 Lightning tow ratings

500500500500500500500500500500rating 10,000 lb1 sourcetrailer 5,000 lbF-150 Lightning · 6,893 lbeach crate = 500 lb×1.5Rating 10,000 lb ÷ curb weight 6,893 lb
One slot per crate of the rating. Red crates are over it. Drag the ring to change the weight.
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 5 1/2 ft 4WD: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
TrimPlatinum 5 1/2 ft 4WD
Tow rating10,000 lb
Curb weight6,893 lb
Horsepower580 hp
Torque775 lb-ft
Drive4WD
MSRPN/A
Trailer5,000 lb
Share of rating50%
Rating ÷ curb weight1.5

Max tow rating: higher than 59% of 18 trucks (2023).

What this cannot tell you

A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.

People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.

How values are checked