2021 Ford F-150
Ford lists a maximum of 14,000 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2021 Ford F-150 in its 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide. That rating requires the SuperCab 8-foot box 4x2, or SuperCrew 4x2, with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package. Most configurations are rated lower: 137 of the 142 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 14,000 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2021 Ford F-150 are 14,000 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch and 14,000 lb on a gooseneck hitch. Across 424 manufacturer chart rows for 2021, ratings run conventional 5,000 lb to 14,000 lb; fifth-wheel 5,000 lb to 14,000 lb; gooseneck 5,000 lb to 14,000 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
conventionalSuperCab 8-foot box 4x2, or SuperCrew 4x2, with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package.14,000 lb
fifth-wheel3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCab, 2WD, 164.1-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).14,000 lb
gooseneck3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCab, 2WD, 164.1-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).14,000 lb
The build table for 2021 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 14,000 lb | SuperCab 8-foot box 4x2, or SuperCrew 4x2, with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package. | OEM chart |
| Fifth-wheel | 14,000 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCab, 2WD, 164.1-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627). | OEM chart |
| Gooseneck | 14,000 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCab, 2WD, 164.1-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627). | OEM chart |
PowerBoost maximum in this guide is 12,700 pounds on an XL 4x2 with the Max Trailer Tow Package. The 3.0L diesel line is 12,100 pounds.
Payload on file: 3,325 lb. Regular Cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 5.0L, Max Trailer Tow Package, and Heavy-Duty Payload Package. Not the max-tow truck.
Source: Ford, 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, F-150 engine table. Revised May 19, 2021..
Spec sheet
9 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 14,000 lb. SuperCab 8-foot box 4x2, or SuperCrew 4x2, with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package.Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 14,000 lb. 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCab, 2WD, 164.1-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).Ford source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 14,000 lb. 3.5L EcoBoost V6, SuperCab, 2WD, 164.1-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).Ford source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,400 lb tongue at the 14,000 lb conventional maximum. 2,100 lb pin at the 14,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum. 2,100 lb pin at the 14,000 lb gooseneck maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- 3,325 lb. Regular Cab, 8-foot box, 4x2, 5.0L, Max Trailer Tow Package, and Heavy-Duty Payload Package. Not the max-tow truck.Ford source
- GCWR
- 9,400–19,500 lb across 424 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)Ford source
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (290 hp / 265 lb-ft): 8,200 lb conventional. Requires: Available maximum for this engine.; 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (325 hp / 400 lb-ft): 10,100 lb conventional. Requires: Available maximum for this engine.; 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (400 hp / 500 lb-ft): 14,000 lb conventional. Requires: SuperCab 8-foot 4x2 or SuperCrew 4x2 with the Max Trailer Tow Package.; 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 (430 hp / 570 lb-ft): 12,700 lb conventional. Requires: XL 4x2 with the Max Trailer Tow Package.; 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (400 hp / 410 lb-ft): 13,000 lb conventional. Requires: Available maximum towing. Payload footnote is Regular Cab 8-foot 4x2 with Max Trailer Tow and Heavy-Duty Payload.; 3.0L Power Stroke diesel V6 (250 hp / 440 lb-ft): 12,100 lb conventional. Requires: Available maximum for this engine.; 3.5L EcoBoost High Output V6 (450 hp / 510 lb-ft): 8,200 lb conventional. Requires: Raptor only.Ford source
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDFord source
- Axle ratio
- 3.55, 3.73, 3.31, 3.15, 4.10Ford source
- Tow package
- Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627); 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package (622)Ford source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 14,000 lb conventional maximum is 1,400 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 3,325 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 14,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 2,100 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 3,325 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 14,000 lb gooseneck maximum is 2,100 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 3,325 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2020
- Conventional: 13,200 lb in 2020, 14,000 lb in 2021 (+800 lb).
- Fifth-wheel: 11,900 lb in 2020, 14,000 lb in 2021 (+2,100 lb).
- Gooseneck is cited for 2021 and was not cited for 2020.
What was different in 2021
- New fourteenth generation. The PowerBoost hybrid is new. Do not apply a 2026 guide number to this year.
Generation
Fourteenth generation
2021 is year 1 of this generation (2021–2026). Redesigned for 2021, with the PowerBoost hybrid added that year. A 2024 update stayed on this generation. The 2026 towing guide is the cited chart for the newest year, and it does not apply backward.
Engines cited for 2021
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 · conventionalAvailable maximum for this engine.8,200 lb
2.7L EcoBoost V6 · conventionalAvailable maximum for this engine.10,100 lb
3.5L EcoBoost V6 · conventionalSuperCab 8-foot 4x2 or SuperCrew 4x2 with the Max Trailer Tow Package.14,000 lb
3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 · conventionalXL 4x2 with the Max Trailer Tow Package.12,700 lb
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 · conventionalAvailable maximum towing. Payload footnote is Regular Cab 8-foot 4x2 with Max Trailer Tow and Heavy-Duty Payload.13,000 lb
3.0L Power Stroke diesel V6 · conventionalAvailable maximum for this engine.12,100 lb
3.5L EcoBoost High Output V6 · conventionalRaptor only.8,200 lb
| Engine | Output | Max tow | What it requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 hp / 265 lb-ft | 8,200 lb conventional | Available maximum for this engine. |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 hp / 400 lb-ft | 10,100 lb conventional | Available maximum for this engine. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft | 14,000 lb conventional | SuperCab 8-foot 4x2 or SuperCrew 4x2 with the Max Trailer Tow Package. |
| 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 | 430 hp / 570 lb-ft | 12,700 lb conventional | XL 4x2 with the Max Trailer Tow Package. |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft | 13,000 lb conventional | Available maximum towing. Payload footnote is Regular Cab 8-foot 4x2 with Max Trailer Tow and Heavy-Duty Payload. |
| 3.0L Power Stroke diesel V6 | 250 hp / 440 lb-ft | 12,100 lb conventional | Available maximum for this engine. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost High Output V6 | 450 hp / 510 lb-ft | 8,200 lb conventional | Raptor only. |
2021 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 424 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel | Gooseneck | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 11,000–14,000 lb | 10,300–14,000 lb | 10,300–14,000 lb | 110 |
| 5.0L V8 | 8,200–13,000 lb | 8,200–13,000 lb | 8,200–13,000 lb | 138 |
| 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | 11,000–12,700 lb | 9,100–11,200 lb | 9,100–11,200 lb | 24 |
| 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6 | 10,400–12,100 lb | 8,200–8,700 lb | 8,200–8,700 lb | 27 |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 7,600–10,100 lb | 7,600–10,100 lb | 7,600–10,100 lb | 84 |
| 3.3L V6 | 5,000–8,200 lb | 5,000–8,200 lb | 5,000–8,200 lb | 39 |
| 3.5L EcoBoost High-Output V6 | 8,200 lb | — | — | 2 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,000 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)note 1 | 19,300 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,300, column SuperCrew 2WD 145.4" WB |
| 14,000 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCab · 164.1 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)note 1 | 19,400 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCab 2WD 164.1" WB |
| 14,000 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)note 1 | 19,400 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 2WD 157.2" WB |
| 14,000 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCab · 164.1 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)note 2 | 19,400 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.73 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCab 2WD 164.1" WB |
| 14,000 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)note 2 | 19,400 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.73 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 2WD 157.2" WB |
| 14,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCab · 164.1 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)note 3 | 19,400 lb | Page 22, F-150 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.73 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCab 2WD 164.1" WB |
| 14,000 lb Gooseneck | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCab · 164.1 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)note 3 | 19,400 lb | Page 22, F-150 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.73 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCab 2WD 164.1" WB |
| 14,000 lb Fifth-wheel | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)note 3 | 19,400 lb | Page 22, F-150 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.73 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 2WD 157.2" WB |
| 14,000 lb Gooseneck | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C); Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627)note 3 | 19,400 lb | Page 22, F-150 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.73 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 2WD 157.2" WB |
| 13,900 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.55 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)note 1 | 19,400 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 4WD 145.4" WB |
| 13,800 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCab · 164.1 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.55 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)note 1 | 19,400 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCab 4WD 164.1" WB |
| 13,800 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.55 · Max Trailer Tow Package (53C)note 1 | 19,400 lb | Page 20, F-150 Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 4WD 157.2" WB |
- Calculated with SAE J2807 method. Footnote 5: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A). Footnote 2: Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).
- Calculated with SAE J2807 method. Footnote 5: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A). Footnote 2: Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). Footnote 3: Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).
- Table titled 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing; one rating printed for both hitch types. Calculated with SAE J2807 method. Footnote 5: Do not exceed a trailer weight of 7,000 lbs. with only the Class IV hitch (53B), without the Trailer Tow Package (53A). Footnote 2: Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). Footnote 3: Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).
Chart source: Ford, 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revision r7 Aug8). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
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What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2021 Ford F-150 tow?
- Ford lists a maximum of 14,000 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2021 Ford F-150 in its 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide. That rating requires the SuperCab 8-foot box 4x2, or SuperCrew 4x2, with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package. Most configurations are rated lower: 137 of the 142 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2021 are below 14,000 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2021 Ford F-150 are 14,000 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch and 14,000 lb on a gooseneck hitch.
- Did F-150 towing change for 2021?
- New fourteenth generation. The PowerBoost hybrid is new. Do not apply a 2026 guide number to this year.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 14,000 lb conventional maximum requires the SuperCab 8-foot box 4x2, or SuperCrew 4x2, with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2021 F-150?
- At the cited 14,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,400 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 14,000 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 2,100 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 14,000 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 2,100 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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