2023 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Max tow rating
10,000lb
- Tremor SuperCrew 4WD, 5.0L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 5,100 lb.
- Top 39% of 18 trucks (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 8,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 10,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 8,000 lb
- Margin
- 2,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 163% of 4,912 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-14 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 10,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 8,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 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 | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 8,000 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 10,000 lb: Tremor SuperCrew 4WD, $61,330.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremor SuperCrew 4WD | 5.0L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 1,815 lb to 2,135 lb | 7,050 lb | 4,912 lb | $61,330 |
| Raptor SuperCrew 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 1,400 lb | 7,157 lb | 5,757 lb | $76,775 |
| Lightning Platinum 5 1/2 ft 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 1,657 lb | 8,550 lb | 6,893 lb | N/A |
| King Ranch SuperCrew RWD | 5.0L | RWD | 9,600 lb | 2,139 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,661 lb | $63,225 |
| Platinum SuperCrew RWD | 5.0L | RWD | 9,600 lb | 2,139 lb | 6,800 lb | 4,661 lb | $64,915 |
| XL SuperCab LB 4WD | 5.0L | 4WD | 9,400 lb | 2,199 lb | 7,150 lb | 4,951 lb | $46,025 |
| XL SuperCrew LB 4WD | 5.0L | 4WD | 9,300 lb | 2,136 lb | 7,150 lb | 5,014 lb | $48,440 |
| Lariat SuperCrew LB 4WD | 5.0L | 4WD | 9,300 lb | 2,135 lb | 7,150 lb | 5,014 lb | $63,215 |
| King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD | 5.0L | 4WD | 9,300 lb | 2,136 lb | 7,150 lb | 5,014 lb | $67,320 |
| Platinum SuperCrew LB 4WD | 5.0L | 4WD | 9,300 lb | 2,136 lb | 7,150 lb | 5,014 lb | $69,015 |
| XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box | 3.3L | 4WD | 8,200 lb | 1,903 lb | 6,325 lb | 4,422 lb | $39,900 |
| XLT SuperCrew LB RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 7,800 lb | 1,834 lb | 6,450 lb | 4,616 lb | $47,750 |
| Lariat SuperCrew LB RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 7,800 lb | 1,834 lb | 6,450 lb | 4,616 lb | $57,730 |
| Lariat SuperCrew RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 7,700 lb | 1,816 lb | 6,400 lb | 4,584 lb | $57,480 |
| Lightning Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 2,235 lb | 8,250 lb | 6,015 lb | N/A |
| Lightning XLT 5 1/2 ft 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 2,235 lb | 8,250 lb | 6,015 lb | N/A |
| Lightning Lariat 5 1/2 ft 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 7,700 lb | 2,235 lb | 8,250 lb | 6,015 lb | N/A |
| XLT SuperCab LB RWD | 2.7L | RWD | 7,600 lb | 1,943 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,557 lb | $45,400 |
| XL SuperCab RWD | 3.3L | RWD | 5,100 lb | 1,840 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,410 lb | $39,195 |
| XL SuperCrew RWD | 3.3L | RWD | 5,100 lb | 1,749 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,501 lb | $41,530 |
| XLT SuperCab RWD | 3.3L | RWD | 5,100 lb | 1,840 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,410 lb | $44,000 |
| XLT SuperCrew RWD | 3.3L | RWD | 5,100 lb | 1,749 lb | 6,250 lb | 4,501 lb | $46,360 |
| XL Regular Cab 4WD | 3.3L | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,775 lb | 6,050 lb | 4,275 lb | $39,600 |
| XLT 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box | 3.3L | 2WD | 5,000 lb | 1,956 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,144 lb | $41,055 |
| XLT Regular Cab 4WD | 3.3L | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,775 lb | 6,050 lb | 4,275 lb | $44,550 |
| XL Regular Cab RWD | 3.3L 6cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb to 14,000 lb | 1,950 lb | 6,010 lb | 4,060 lb | $34,585 |
| XL Regular Cab LB RWD | 3.3L 6cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb to 14,000 lb | 1,965 lb | 6,100 lb | 4,134 lb | $34,885 |
| XL SuperCab LB RWD | 2.7L 6cyl | RWD | 7,600 lb to 10,000 lb | 1,890 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,607 lb | $40,590 |
| XLT Regular Cab RWD | 3.3L 6cyl | RWD | 5,000 lb to 14,000 lb | 1,950 lb | 6,010 lb | 4,060 lb | $40,760 |
| XL SuperCrew LB RWD | 2.7L 6cyl | RWD | 7,800 lb to 9,000 lb | 1,830 lb | 6,450 lb | 4,616 lb | $42,930 |
| XL SuperCab 4WD | 3.3L | 4WD | 8,100 lb to 8,200 lb | 1,840 lb | 6,480 lb | 4,638 lb | $42,995 |
| XLT Regular Cab LB 4WD | 3.3L 6cyl | 4WD | 8,200 lb to 13,800 lb | 1,910 lb | 6,325 lb | 4,412 lb | $44,855 |
| XL SuperCrew 4WD | 3.3L | 4WD | 7,500 lb to 8,200 lb | 1,720 lb | 6,470 lb | 4,747 lb | $45,410 |
| XLT SuperCab 4WD | 3.3L | 4WD | 8,100 lb to 8,200 lb | 1,850 lb | 6,480 lb | 4,638 lb | $47,800 |
| XLT SuperCrew 4WD | 3.3L | 4WD | 7,500 lb to 8,200 lb | 1,720 lb | 6,470 lb | 4,747 lb | $50,220 |
| XLT SuperCab LB 4WD | 5.0L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,400 lb to 13,000 lb | 2,205 lb | 7,150 lb | 4,941 lb | $50,840 |
| XLT SuperCrew LB 4WD | 5.0L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,300 lb to 11,500 lb | 2,135 lb | 7,150 lb | 5,014 lb | $53,265 |
| Lariat SuperCrew 4WD | 2.7L | 4WD | 7,700 lb to 9,000 lb | 1,760 lb | 6,600 lb | 4,275 lb to 6,900 lb | $61,270 |
| King Ranch SuperCrew LB RWD | 5.0L 8cyl | RWD | 9,600 lb to 11,000 lb | 2,235 lb | 6,950 lb | 4,712 lb | $63,530 |
| Platinum SuperCrew LB RWD | 5.0L | RWD | 9,600 lb to 11,000 lb | 2,235 lb | 6,950 lb | 4,712 lb | $65,220 |
| King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD | 5.0L | 4WD | 9,400 lb to 11,500 lb | 2,135 lb | 7,050 lb | 4,912 lb | $67,025 |
| Platinum SuperCrew 4WD | 5.0L | 4WD | 9,400 lb to 11,500 lb | 2,135 lb | 7,050 lb | 4,912 lb | $68,710 |
| Limited SuperCrew 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,300 lb to 12,300 lb | 1,830 lb to 2,102 lb | 7,050 lb | 4,948 lb | $84,910 |
No rating listed: 6 trims.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb | RST Double Cab 4WD | $52,300 |
| Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb | SR5 Double Cab RWD | $44,470 |
| RAM 1500 | 11,340 lb | Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD | N/A |
| Ford F-150 (this car) | 10,000 lb | Tremor SuperCrew 4WD | $61,330 |
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $27,400 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $33,835 |
| Ford Maverick | 2,000 lb | XL FWD SuperCrew | $22,595 |
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 can tow 10,000 lb? 12 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