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Spec2020 Ford F-1502026 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
13,200 lb

XLT SuperCrew, 6.5-foot box, 4x2, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Trailer Tow Package, 20-inch tires.

Chart range 5,000–13,200 lb (125 rows)

13,500 lb

3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.

Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (63 rows)

13,500 lb

3.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.

Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (58 rows)

Fifth-wheel maximum
11,900 lb

3.5L EcoBoost V6, Regular Cab, 2WD, 141-in wheelbase, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).

Chart range 5,000–11,900 lb (123 rows)

11,700 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows)

11,600 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Gooseneck maximumNot cited
11,700 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows)

11,600 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Payload on file
3,270 lb

XL Regular Cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 5.0L, Heavy-Duty Payload Package, 18-inch heavy-duty wheels. Not the max-tow truck.

2,440 lb

Available maximum payload. Ford says it is not achieved on the same truck as the maximum tow rating.

2,440 lb

Available maximum payload listed on the 3.5L EcoBoost line. Ford says payload and towing are not achieved together.

SourceFord, 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Manufacturer chart

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Ford, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Manufacturer chart

Chart rows248 configurations · 7 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries152 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2020 Ford F-150XLT SuperCrew, 6.5-foot box, 4x2, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Trailer Tow Package, 20-inch tires.13,200 lb
2026 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.13,500 lb
2025 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.13,500 lb

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