2026 Ford F-150 towing capacity
The 2026 Ford F-150 is rated to tow up to 13,500 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 13,500 lb
- 80% guideline
- 10,800 lb
- Max payload
- 2,440 lb
Max rating: 3.5L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x4 with 6.5-ft box and Max Trailer Tow package. Common setup: 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCrew 4x4 with 5.5-ft box and 3.73 axle, 8,000 lb.
How much can your Ford F-150 really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
8,000 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Within limits, at 88% of the maximum
Legal, but above the 80% many towing guides recommend for hills, wind and braking.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 1,000 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 14,000 lb
Where the Ford F-150’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. These figures are for the 14th generation (2021 on). Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: ford.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Colorado | 7,700 lb |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Ford F-150?
Up to 13,500 lb when properly equipped (3.5L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x4 with 6.5-ft box and Max Trailer Tow package). A common configuration, 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCrew 4x4 with 5.5-ft box and 3.73 axle, is rated for 8,000 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Ford F-150 safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 10,800 lb for a Ford F-150 rated at 13,500 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What is the Ford F-150’s payload capacity?
Up to 2,440 lb in its best configuration. Your truck’s exact figure is on the yellow sticker in the driver’s door jamb, and tongue weight counts against it.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Ford F-150?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 1,350 lb to 2,025 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
