2022 Ford F-150 Lightning towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- Platinum 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box, Electric.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 48% of 19 trucks (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 88% of 6,893 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 7,700 lb: Platinum 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box, $90,874.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box | Electric | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 1,657 lb | 8,550 lb | 6,893 lb | $90,874 |
| Pro 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box | Electric | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 2,235 lb | 8,250 lb | 6,015 lb | $39,974 |
| XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box | Electric | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 2,235 lb | 8,250 lb | 6,015 lb | $52,974 |
| LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box | Electric | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 2,235 lb | 8,250 lb | 6,015 lb | $67,474 |
No rating listed: 8 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 7,700 lb to 10,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,200 lb | SLE Double Cab RWD | $46,660 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $41,455 |
| Nissan Titan | 10,920 lb | XD S Crew Cab 4WD | $46,380 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning (this car) | 7,700 lb | Platinum 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box | $90,874 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 6,000 lb | High Altitude 4x4 | $44,580 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $38,140 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree