2026 Ford F-150 Lightning towing capacity
Max tow rating
10,000lb
- Pro 4WD, Electric.
- Base trim: 10,000 lb.
- Rank 11 of 19 trucks (2026).
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
- 126% of 6,361 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
- 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: Pro 4WD, $54,180.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 2,189 lb | 8,550 lb | 6,361 lb | $54,180 |
| STX 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 2,189 lb | 8,550 lb | 6,361 lb | $62,745 |
| Flash 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 2,189 lb | 8,550 lb | 6,361 lb | $65,395 |
| Lariat 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 2,189 lb | 8,550 lb | 6,361 lb | $74,355 |
| Platinum 4WD | Electric | 4WD | 10,000 lb | 2,189 lb | 8,550 lb | 6,361 lb | $84,395 |
No rating listed: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 12,500 lb | e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Work Truck 4WD | $66,200 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning (this car) | 10,000 lb | Pro 4WD | $54,180 |
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