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2026 Ford F-150 towing capacity

Max tow rating

13,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 10,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
13,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 10,800 lb
Margin
2,700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
208% of 5,183 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 10,800 lbRating: 13,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 10,800 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
13,500 lb
80% of the rating
10,800 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 10,800 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 lbYes
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbSome, up to 10,800 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 13,500 lb: King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD, $69,930.

2026 Ford F-150 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD3.5L4WD13,500 lb2,017 lb7,200 lb5,183 lb$69,930
Platinum SuperCrew LB 4WD3.5L4WD13,500 lb2,017 lb7,200 lb5,183 lb$72,905
XL SuperCrew LB 4WD3.5L4WD10,900 lb2,017 lb7,200 lb5,183 lb$50,475
XLT SuperCrew LB 4WD3.5L4WD10,900 lb2,017 lb7,200 lb5,183 lb$54,555
Lariat SuperCrew LB 4WD3.5L4WD10,900 lb2,017 lb7,200 lb5,183 lb$63,965
XL SuperCab RWD2.7L 6cylRWD10,600 lb1,470 lb6,365 lb4,895 lb$41,600
Super Cab STX 4WD2.7L 6cyl4WD10,600 lb1,585 lb6,365 lb4,895 lb$44,855
XLT SuperCab RWD2.7L 6cylRWD10,600 lb1,470 lb6,365 lb4,895 lb$45,695
XL SuperCab 4WD2.7L 6cyl4WD10,600 lb1,585 lb6,480 lb4,895 lb$41,600 to $45,400
XLT SuperCab 4WD2.7L 6cyl4WD10,600 lb1,585 lb6,480 lb4,895 lb$45,695 to $49,495
Lightning Pro 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lbN/AN/AN/A$54,180
Lightning STX 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lbN/AN/AN/A$62,745
Lightning Flash 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lbN/AN/AN/A$65,395
Lightning Lariat 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lbN/AN/AN/A$74,355
Lightning Platinum 4WDElectric4WD10,000 lbN/AN/AN/A$84,395
Police Responder SuperCrew 4WDN/A4WD8,200 lbN/AN/AN/A$52,350
Raptor SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD8,200 lb1,410 lb7,150 lb5,136 lb$79,005
SuperCrew Cab Raptor R 4WD5.2L 8cyl4WD8,200 lbN/AN/AN/A$110,930
XL SuperCrew RWD2.7LRWD7,600 lb1,739 lb6,426 lb4,687 lb$43,935
STX SuperCrew RWD2.7LRWD7,600 lb1,739 lb6,426 lb4,687 lb$47,190
XLT SuperCrew RWD2.7LRWD7,600 lb1,739 lb6,426 lb4,687 lb$48,055
XL 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L2WD7,500 lb1,724 lb6,365 lb4,641 lb$41,600
XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box2.7L4WD7,500 lb1,770 lb6,450 lb4,680 lb$42,305
STX 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L2WD7,500 lb1,724 lb6,365 lb4,641 lb$44,855
XLT 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L2WD7,500 lb1,724 lb6,365 lb4,641 lb$45,695
XL SuperCrew 4WD2.7L 6cyl4WD7,500 lb1,640 lb6,426 lb to 6,650 lb4,953 lb$47,820
STX SuperCrew 4WD2.7L 6cyl4WD7,500 lb1,640 lb6,426 lb to 6,650 lb4,953 lb$51,070
XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box2.7L2WD7,400 lb1,823 lb6,220 lb4,397 lb$37,290
XL 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L4WD7,400 lb1,644 lb6,550 lb4,906 lb$45,400
STX 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L4WD7,400 lb1,644 lb6,550 lb4,906 lb$48,655
XLT 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L4WD7,400 lb1,644 lb6,550 lb4,906 lb$49,495
XL Regular Cab RWD5.0L 8cylRWD9,000 lb to 11,000 lb1,840 lb6,220 lb to 6,250 lb4,655 lb$39,585
Regular Cab XL 4WD5.0L 8cyl4WD9,400 lb to 11,000 lb1,720 lb6,220 lb to 6,450 lb4,655 lb$44,600
XLT SuperCrew 4WD2.7L 6cyl4WD7,500 lb to 12,800 lb1,697 lb to 1,960 lb6,650 lb4,953 lb$51,915
Lariat SuperCrew RWD3.5LRWD10,600 lb to 12,800 lb1,916 lb6,800 lb4,220 lb to 6,900 lb$59,560
Lariat SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD10,500 lb to 13,500 lb1,960 lb6,800 lb to 7,100 lb5,136 lb$63,360
Tremor SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD10,000 lb to 10,600 lb1,700 lb7,050 lb4,491 lb to 6,900 lb$64,915
King Ranch SuperCrew RWD3.5LRWD12,800 lb to 13,300 lb2,216 lb6,800 lb to 7,100 lb4,220 lb to 6,900 lb$65,825
Platinum SuperCrew RWD3.5LRWD12,800 lb to 13,300 lb2,216 lb6,800 lb to 7,100 lb4,220 lb to 6,900 lb$68,800
King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD12,800 lb to 13,500 lb1,960 lb6,800 lb to 7,100 lb5,136 lb$69,625
Platinum SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD12,800 lb to 13,500 lb1,960 lb6,800 lb to 7,100 lb5,136 lb$72,600

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-150 (this car)13,500 lbKing Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD$69,930
Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbLT Double Cab RWD$47,900
Toyota Tundra11,450 lbI Force Max Crewmax Limited$58,560
RAM 150011,140 lbCrew Cab Rebel 4WD$65,445
Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbSR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD$36,635
Ford Maverick4,000 lbXL AWD$28,145
Ford Ranger3,500 lbXL SuperCrew RWD$33,550

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Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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