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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning towing capacity

Max tow rating

10,000lb

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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
132% of 6,054 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 8,000 lbRating: 10,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 8,000 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
10,000 lb
80% of the rating
8,000 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 8,000 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 8,000 lb
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 10,000 lb: Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WD.

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Pro 5 1/2 ft 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lb2,235 lb8,350 lb6,054 lbN/A
XLT 5 1/2 ft 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lb2,235 lb8,350 lb6,054 lbN/A
Flash 5 1/2 ft 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lb2,132 lb8,186 lb6,054 lbN/A
Lariat 5 1/2 ft 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lb2,132 lb8,186 lb6,054 lbN/A
Platinum 5 1/2 ft 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lb1,646 lb8,600 lb6,884 lbN/A
Flash 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' BoxElectric4WD7,700 lb1,657 lb8,550 lb6,893 lb$67,995
LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' BoxElectric4WD7,700 lb1,657 lb8,550 lb6,893 lb$76,995
Platinum 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' BoxElectric4WD7,700 lb1,657 lb8,550 lb6,893 lb$84,995
Pro 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' BoxElectric4WD5,000 lb2,235 lb8,250 lb6,015 lb$54,995
XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' BoxElectric4WD5,000 lb2,235 lb8,250 lb6,015 lb$62,995

No rating listed: 5 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00020222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2022 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 7,700 lb to 10,000 lb.

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked