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2025 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
133% of 6,015 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: Flash 4WD, $69,595.

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Flash 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lb2,226 lb8,241 lb6,015 lb$69,595
Lariat 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lb2,226 lb8,241 lb6,015 lb$76,595
Platinum 4WDElectric4WD8,600 lb2,226 lb9,119 lb6,893 lb$84,595
Flash SuperCrew AWDElectricAWD7,700 lb1,657 lb8,550 lb6,893 lb$69,995
Lariat SuperCrew AWDElectricAWD7,700 lb1,657 lb8,550 lb6,893 lb$76,995
Platinum SuperCrew AWDElectricAWD7,700 lb1,657 lb8,550 lb6,893 lb$84,995
Pro 4WDElectric4WD7,000 lb2,329 lb8,344 lb6,015 lb$54,380
XLT 4WDElectric4WD7,000 lb2,329 lb8,344 lb6,015 lb$62,945
Pro SuperCrew AWDElectricAWD5,100 lb2,235 lb8,250 lb6,015 lb$49,780
XLT SuperCrew AWDElectricAWD5,100 lb2,235 lb8,250 lb6,015 lb$63,345

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.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-150 Lightning (this car)10,000 lbFlash 4WD$69,595
Chevrolet Silverado EV10,000 lbe4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Work Truck 4WD$55,000

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