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2021 Ford F-150 towing capacity

Max tow rating

11,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 8,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
11,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 8,960 lb
Margin
2,300 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
IV, up to 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 8,960 lbRating: 11,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 8,960 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
11,200 lb
80% of the rating
8,960 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 8,960 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbYes
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbYes
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbSome, up to 8,960 lb
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 11,200 lb: Limited SuperCrew RWD, $73,105.

2021 Ford F-150 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Limited SuperCrew RWD3.5LRWD11,200 lb2,054 lb6,750 lb4,019 lb to 4,719 lb$73,105
Tremor SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD10,900 lb2,102 lb7,050 lb4,948 lb$49,505
Raptor SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD10,900 lbN/AN/A4,960 lb$64,145
King Ranch SuperCrew RWD5.0LRWD9,700 lb2,139 lb6,800 lb4,677 lb$56,680
Platinum SuperCrew RWD5.0LRWD9,700 lb2,139 lb6,800 lb4,680 lb$59,460
XL SuperCab LB 4WD5.0L4WD9,400 lb2,209 lb7,150 lb4,941 lb$39,280
XL SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD9,300 lb2,136 lb7,150 lb5,014 lb$42,985
Lariat SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD9,300 lb2,080 lb7,150 lb5,033 lb$52,795
King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD9,300 lb2,136 lb7,150 lb5,034 lb$60,405
Platinum SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD9,300 lb2,136 lb7,150 lb5,038 lb$63,185
XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L4WD8,200 lb1,962 lb6,325 lb4,363 lb$34,235
XLT 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L4WD8,200 lb1,960 lb6,325 lb4,363 lb$39,125
XLT SuperCrew LB RWD2.7LRWD7,800 lb1,834 lb6,450 lb4,618 lb$41,965
Lariat SuperCrew LB RWD2.7LRWD7,800 lb1,834 lb6,450 lb4,635 lb$48,160
Lariat SuperCab RWD2.7LRWD7,700 lb1,856 lb6,325 lb4,488 lb$45,545
Lariat SuperCrew RWD2.7LRWD7,700 lb1,816 lb6,400 lb4,603 lb$47,905
XLT SuperCab LB RWD2.7LRWD7,600 lb1,926 lb6,500 lb4,576 lb$39,615
Lariat SuperCab LB RWD2.7LRWD7,600 lb1,926 lb6,500 lb4,593 lb$45,845
XL 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L4WD5,100 lb1,775 lb6,050 lb4,275 lb$33,935
XL SuperCrew RWD3.3LRWD5,100 lb1,785 lb6,250 lb4,465 lb$37,000
XLT 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L4WD5,100 lb1,775 lb6,050 lb4,286 lb$38,825
XLT SuperCrew RWD3.3LRWD5,100 lb1,785 lb6,250 lb4,467 lb$40,660
XL SuperCab RWD3.3LRWD5,000 lb1,905 lb6,250 lb4,345 lb$33,375
XLT 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L2WD5,000 lb1,978 lb6,100 lb4,137 lb$35,700
XLT SuperCab RWD3.3LRWD5,000 lb1,905 lb6,250 lb4,347 lb$38,310
XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L 6cyl2WD5,000 lb to 8,200 lb1,985 lb6,010 lb4,021 lb$29,290
XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L 6cyl2WD5,000 lb to 8,200 lb1,975 lb6,100 lb4,122 lb$29,590
XL SuperCab LB RWD2.7L 6cylRWD7,600 lb to 10,000 lb1,925 lb6,500 lb4,574 lb$34,680
XLT 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L 6cyl2WD5,000 lb to 8,200 lb1,985 lb6,010 lb4,021 lb$35,400
XL SuperCab 4WD3.3L4WD8,100 lb to 8,200 lb1,880 lb6,480 lb4,598 lb$36,805
XL SuperCrew LB RWD2.7L 6cylRWD7,800 lb to 9,000 lb1,820 lb6,450 lb4,616 lb$38,305
XL SuperCrew 4WD3.3L4WD7,500 lb to 8,200 lb1,680 lb6,470 lb4,705 lb$40,510
XLT SuperCab 4WD3.3L4WD8,100 lb to 8,200 lb1,880 lb6,480 lb4,598 lb$41,735
XLT SuperCrew 4WD3.3L4WD7,500 lb to 8,200 lb1,680 lb6,470 lb4,714 lb$44,155
XLT SuperCab LB 4WD5.0L 8cyl4WD9,400 lb to 13,000 lb2,205 lb7,150 lb4,941 lb$44,220
XLT SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L 8cyl4WD9,300 lb to 11,500 lb2,080 lb7,150 lb5,023 lb$46,640
Lariat SuperCab 4WD2.7L 6cyl4WD7,600 lb to 10,100 lb1,745 lb6,500 lb4,755 lb$48,970
Lariat SuperCab LB 4WD5.0L 8cyl4WD9,400 lb to 13,000 lb2,205 lb7,150 lb4,941 lb$50,435
Lariat SuperCrew 4WD2.7L4WD7,700 lb to 9,000 lb1,690 lb6,600 lb4,857 lb$51,330
King Ranch SuperCrew LB RWD5.0L 8cylRWD9,600 lb to 11,000 lb2,260 lb6,950 lb4,019 lb to 4,728 lb$56,980
Platinum SuperCrew LB RWD5.0LRWD9,600 lb to 11,000 lb2,260 lb6,950 lb4,019 lb to 4,731 lb$59,760
King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD5.0L4WD9,400 lb to 11,500 lb2,080 lb7,050 lb4,932 lb$60,105
Platinum SuperCrew 4WD5.0L4WD9,400 lb to 11,500 lb2,080 lb7,050 lb4,936 lb$62,885
Limited SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD9,300 lb to 11,300 lb1,270 lb to 2,102 lb7,050 lb4,971 lb$76,530

No rating listed: 9 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2015: 11,300 lb to 11,900 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 11,900 lb to 10,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 10,400 lb to 8,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 8,000 lb to 9,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 9,300 lb to 11,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 11,200 lb to 10,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 10,000 lb to 13,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 150011,900 lbRST Crew Cab 4WD$47,200
RAM 150011,340 lbCrew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WDN/A
Ford F-150 (this car)11,200 lbLimited SuperCrew RWD$73,105
Toyota Tundra10,200 lbSR Double Cab RWD$34,125
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$31,335
Ford Ranger3,500 lbXL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete$24,820

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