How much will a Ford F-150 Tow?
When the F-150 was redesigned in 2015, the truck’s maximum towing capacity increased to 13,200 pounds. That’s a huge improvement over the F-150 of ten years prior to ago but it had been eclipsed by several competitors since then. Today though, the F-Series trucks have offered up to 14,000 pounds of max trailer weight for many years when properly equipped.
If you need more help finding out what you can achieve with F-150 ownership we recommend contacting our dealership or asking us about our F-150 Buyer’s Guide.
Which Ford F-150 Engine Is Best For Towing?
One of the most frequently asked questions is “What’s the best F-150 engine for towing”. The 2021 F 150 offers a range of engines with different horsepower and torque outputs—and they all offer different strengths for find out the max towing.
The 2021 Ford F 150 offers six powertrains for towing: A 3.3-liter v 6, a twin-turbo 2.7 liter EcoBoost v6 engine, a twin-turbo 3.5 liter EcoBoost v 6, a gasoline-electric hybrid based around the aforementioned 3.5 litre v 6 (dubbed Powerboost), and finally 5 liters of traditional gas.
3.5L EcoBoost® V6, The Best Ford Engine For Towing
Largely debated but the top F-150 engine is the 3.5 L EcoBoost 10-speed automatic transmission V 6. In fact, it is the only engine in the Ford lineup with towing capacities up to 14,000 pounds with the max trailer tow package.
The 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6 is standard on the F-150 Limited and optional for all other models of Ford’s most iconic truck, including XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, & Platinum.
3.3-Liter V-6 (290 hp, 265 pounds-feet of torque for towing)
The F-150’s non-turbocharged 3.3 liter V6 has a maximum tow rating of 8,200 pounds which can be had with the regular cab or crew cab in either 2WD or 4WD and any bed size ranging from 6.5 to8 feet long.
5.0-Liter V-8 (400 hp, 400 pounds-feet of torque for towing)
The 5.0-litre V8 engine has a maximum tow rating of 13,000 pounds across many models and makes its best performance when coupled with the 3.73 axle ratio on F150 2WD or 4WD regular cab 8′ bed trucks, SuperCab 2wd or4wD 8’bed trucks as well as SuperCrew.
3.0-Litre V-6 Diesel (250 hp, 440 pounds-feet of torque for towing)
The F-150’s maximum rating with the 3.0 litre V6 diesel is 12,100 pounds for 4WD SuperCab and 6.5-foot bed truck variants or 4WD SuperCrew 5.5 -or 6.5 ft beds.
2.7-Liter EcoBoost V-6 (325 hp, 400 pounds-feet of torque for towing)
As the smallest of the available EcoBoost engines, 2.7-liter V6 offers a maximum tow rating up to 10,100 pounds for 4WD SuperCab with 6.5-foot bed and 4WD SuperCrew with 5.5-foot bed option.
3.5-Liter EcoBoost V-6 Full Hybrid (430 hp, 570 pounds-feet of torque for towing)
This new addition to the F-150 engine range, the 430-hp, twin-turbocharged 3.5 liter V6 is a full hybrid powertrain with an impressive driving range of 650 miles per tank and allows towing up to 12,700 pounds when outfitted in its two available cargo beds!
What is the 2021 F150 Payload Package?
For an F150 with heavy towing capacity, you want a 2021 F-150 Payload Package.
The new F-150 from Ford has made two claims: “Best in class towing and payload.” The truck’s maximum payload capacity of 3,325 pounds outdoes any other full-size pickup. To get that impressive load weight rating customers must choose the regular cab model with 2 wheel drive or 4×4 equipped trucks with an 8′ bed length; most importantly they need either one of those models along with a 5.0 liter V8 engine option for the power needed to haul whatever you have on your list!
Payload by Engine:
- 3.3-liter V-6: 1,985 lbs
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6: 2,480 lbs
- 5.0-liter V-8: 3,325 lbs
- 3.0-liter Power Stroke V-6, turbo-diesel: 1,840 lbs
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6: 3,250 lbs
- 3.5-liter PowerBoost V-6, hybrid: 2,120 lbs
Wrapping up
The 2021 F-150 offers a range of engines with different horsepower and torque outputs—and they all offer different strengths for towing. Choosing the right truck for towing can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. The 2021 F-150 is the perfect all-around truck for hauling large loads or pulling trailers with heavy payloads.
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