2026 Ford F-150
Ford lists a maximum of 13,500 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2026 Ford F-150 in its 2026 F-150 Towing Information. That rating requires the 3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew. Most configurations are rated lower: 62 of the 63 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 13,500 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2026 Ford F-150 are 11,700 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch and 11,700 lb on a gooseneck hitch. Across 167 manufacturer chart rows for 2026, ratings run conventional 7,400 lb to 13,500 lb; fifth-wheel 7,000 lb to 11,700 lb; gooseneck 7,000 lb to 11,700 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.

Pictured trim is identified in the caption. Ratings below may require a different configuration.
Bodies on the order guide
Regular Cab
- Bed
- 6.5-ft
- Wheelbase
- 122.8 in
Regular Cab
- Bed
- 8-ft
- Wheelbase
- 141.5 in
SuperCab
- Bed
- 6.5-ft
- Wheelbase
- 145.4 in
SuperCrew
- Bed
- 5.5-ft
- Wheelbase
- 145.4 in
SuperCrew
- Bed
- 6.5-ft
- Wheelbase
- 157.2 in
Orderable builds
73 combinations of trim, cab, bed, drivetrain, and engine from the 2026 order guide. Trim does not get its own tow rating. A 2.7L is not offered on every wheelbase, and a Lariat is not offered as a regular cab.
73 of 73 orderable builds (first 20 shown). The engine ceiling is the highest figure in the towing guide for that engine. It is not this row’s rating. “This row” is the range of conventional-hitch cells the towing chart prints for the same engine, cab, drivetrain and wheelbase; the axle ratio and package you order pick the cell. Open a build to see each cell.
| Trim | Cab | Bed | Wheelbase | Drive | Engine | Engine ceiling | This row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Regular Cab | 6.5-ft | 122.8 in | 4x2 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,800 lb | 9,000 lb1 chart cell |
| XL | Regular Cab | 6.5-ft | 122.8 in | 4x4 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,800 lb | 9,400 lb1 chart cell |
| XL | Regular Cab | 6.5-ft | 122.8 in | 4x4 | 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6Fleet only. Requires 4x4. | 12,400 lb | No chart cell for this build |
| XL | Regular Cab | 8-ft | 141.5 in | 4x2 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 8,400 lb | 7,400–8,400 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | Regular Cab | 8-ft | 141.5 in | 4x2 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,800 lb | 10,200 lb1 chart cell |
| XL | Regular Cab | 8-ft | 141.5 in | 4x2 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | 10,900 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | Regular Cab | 8-ft | 141.5 in | 4x4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 8,400 lb | 7,500–8,200 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | Regular Cab | 8-ft | 141.5 in | 4x4 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,800 lb | 9,500–10,300 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | Regular Cab | 8-ft | 141.5 in | 4x4 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | 11,000 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | Regular Cab | 8-ft | 141.5 in | 4x4 | 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6Fleet only. Requires 4x4. | 12,400 lb | No chart cell for this build |
| XL | SuperCab | 6.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x2 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 8,400 lb | 7,500–8,200 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | SuperCab | 6.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x2 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,800 lb | 9,600–12,700 lb4 chart cells, by axle ratio / package |
| XL | SuperCab | 6.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x2 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | 10,900 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | SuperCab | 6.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 8,400 lb | 7,400–8,000 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | SuperCab | 6.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x4 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,800 lb | 9,500–12,300 lb3 chart cells, by axle ratio / package |
| XL | SuperCab | 6.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x4 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | 10,700 lb3 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | SuperCab | 6.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x4 | 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6Fleet only. Requires 4x4. | 12,400 lb | No chart cell for this build |
| XL | SuperCrew | 5.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x2 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 8,400 lb | 7,600–8,200 lb2 chart cells, by axle ratio |
| XL | SuperCrew | 5.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x2 | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,800 lb | 9,500–12,800 lb4 chart cells, by axle ratio / package |
| XL | SuperCrew | 5.5-ft | 145.4 in | 4x2 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | 10,600–13,300 lb3 chart cells, by axle ratio / package |
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 13,500 lb | 3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew. | OEM published maximum |
| Fifth-wheel | 11,700 lb | 5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T). | OEM chart |
| Gooseneck | 11,700 lb | 5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T). | OEM chart |
The PowerBoost towing guide lists 12,400 pounds with the tow package and Max Tow Axle. Ford's specs page has also published 11,600 pounds for that hybrid.
Payload on file: 2,440 lb. Available maximum payload. Ford says it is not achieved on the same truck as the maximum tow rating.
Source: Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information, Revision V4, page 1: engine-level maxima and footnotes. Ford V4 towing-guide maxima. Ford's website and earlier guide revisions have published different PowerBoost figures; V4 lists 12,400 lb. Tow and payload maxima are separate configurations.
Spec sheet
15 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
- 13,500 lb. 3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 11,700 lb. 5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).Ford source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 11,700 lb. 5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).Ford source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,350 lb tongue at the 13,500 lb conventional maximum. 1,755 lb pin at the 11,700 lb fifth-wheel maximum. 1,755 lb pin at the 11,700 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
- Do not tow more than 5,000 pounds without a weight-distribution system.Ford source
- Trailer frontal area
- Maximum trailer frontal area is 55 square feet when the tow rating is 7,700 pounds or less, 65 square feet above that, and 75 square feet for fifth-wheel and gooseneck.Ford source
Weights
- Payload
- 2,440 lb. Available maximum payload. Ford says it is not achieved on the same truck as the maximum tow rating.Ford source
- GCWR
- 12,300–19,400 lb across 167 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
- Regular Cab: 122.8 in; Regular Cab: 141.5 in; SuperCab: 145.4 in; SuperCrew: 145.4 in; SuperCrew: 157.2 inFord source
- Bed length
- 6.5-ft, 8-ft, 5.5-ftFord source
- 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
- Ford lists a maximum tailgate height of 58.3 inches for a 4x4 at base curb weight, measured to the top of the closed tailgate lip. Fifth-wheel towing is not recommended on Raptor. A 5.5-foot box can accept a fifth-wheel hitch, but Ford says most fifth-wheel trailers are not compatible with it.Ford source
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (325 hp / 400 lb-ft): 8,400 lb conventional. Requires: Available maximum for this engine.; 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (382 hp / 500 lb-ft): 13,500 lb conventional. Requires: Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. Horsepower and torque are on premium fuel.; 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 (420 hp / 570 lb-ft): 12,400 lb conventional. Requires: Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle, per the towing guide.; 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (400 hp / 410 lb-ft): 12,800 lb conventional. Requires: Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. The guide also lists 2,225 pounds payload on a SuperCrew 4x2 with that equipment.; 3.5L EcoBoost High Output V6 (450 hp / 510 lb-ft): 8,200 lb conventional. Requires: Raptor only. Payload figure uses 37-inch tires.; 5.2L supercharged V8 (720 hp / 640 lb-ft): 8,700 lb conventional. Requires: Raptor R only.Ford source
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic; Hybrid 10-speed automaticFord source
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 4WD, 2WDFord source · Ford source
- Axle ratio
- 3.55, 3.73, 3.31, 3.15, 4.10, 3.15/3.55Ford source
- Tow package
- Tow/Haul Package (53T)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 13,500 lb conventional maximum is 1,350 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 2,440 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 11,700 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 1,755 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 2,440 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 11,700 lb gooseneck maximum is 1,755 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher. The payload figure on file is 2,440 lb, and it is not the same truck unless the configurations match.
| Cab | Bed | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | Not named in the chart column | 122.8 in |
| Regular Cab | Not named in the chart column | 141.5 in |
| SuperCab | Not named in the chart column | 145.4 in |
| SuperCrew | Not named in the chart column | 145.4 in |
| SuperCrew | Not named in the chart column | 157.2 in |
- Tongue and pin weight
- Ford says conventional tongue weight should be 10 percent of the loaded trailer. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent. That load, plus people and cargo, has to fit in payload without exceeding GVWR or rear GAWR.
- Weight distribution
- Do not tow more than 5,000 pounds without a weight-distribution system.
- Trailer frontal area
- Maximum trailer frontal area is 55 square feet when the tow rating is 7,700 pounds or less, 65 square feet above that, and 75 square feet for fifth-wheel and gooseneck.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Ford lists a maximum tailgate height of 58.3 inches for a 4x4 at base curb weight, measured to the top of the closed tailgate lip. Fifth-wheel towing is not recommended on Raptor. A 5.5-foot box can accept a fifth-wheel hitch, but Ford says most fifth-wheel trailers are not compatible with it.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. The spec sheet above lists the sourced wheelbase information 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 2025
- Conventional: 13,500 lb in 2025, 13,500 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 11,600 lb in 2025, 11,700 lb in 2026 (+100 lb).
- Gooseneck: 11,600 lb in 2025, 11,700 lb in 2026 (+100 lb).
What was different in 2026
- Ford's towing guide lists 13,500 pounds for the 3.5L EcoBoost with the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. The PowerBoost guide listing is 12,400 pounds; Ford's specs page has also shown 11,600.
Generation
Fourteenth generation
2026 is year 6 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 2026
| Engine | Output | Max tow | What it requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 hp / 400 lb-ft | 8,400 lb conventional | Available maximum for this engine. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 382 hp / 500 lb-ft | 13,500 lb conventional | Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. Horsepower and torque are on premium fuel. |
| 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 | 420 hp / 570 lb-ft | 12,400 lb conventional | Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle, per the towing guide. Ford's specs page has also published 11,600 pounds for this hybrid. |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft | 12,800 lb conventional | Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. The guide also lists 2,225 pounds payload on a SuperCrew 4x2 with that equipment. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost High Output V6 | 450 hp / 510 lb-ft | 8,200 lb conventional | Raptor only. Payload figure uses 37-inch tires. |
| 5.2L supercharged V8 | 720 hp / 640 lb-ft | 8,700 lb conventional | Raptor R only. |
2026 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 167 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 | 10,500–13,500 lb | 8,000–10,300 lb | 8,000–10,300 lb | 49 |
| 5.0L V8 | 9,000–12,800 lb | 8,300–11,700 lb | 8,300–11,700 lb | 63 |
| 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | 10,800–12,400 lb | 7,100–9,200 lb | 7,100–9,200 lb | 24 |
| 5.2L Supercharged V8 | 8,700 lb | — | — | 1 |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 7,400–8,400 lb | 7,000–7,300 lb | 7,000–7,300 lb | 28 |
| 3.5L EcoBoost High-Output V6 | 8,200 lb | — | — | 2 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,500 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.55 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 1 | 19,400 lb | Page 16, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 4WD 157.2" WB |
| 13,300 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 1 | 19,300 lb | Page 16, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,300, column SuperCrew 2WD 145.4" WB |
| 13,100 lb Conventional | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.55 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 1 | 19,400 lb | Page 16, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 2 of 2), row 3.5L GTDI V6 3.55 GCWR 19,400, column SuperCrew 4WD 145.4" WB |
| 12,800 lb Conventional | 5.0L V8 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 2 | 18,100 lb | Page 15, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 1 of 2), row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 18,100, column SuperCrew 2WD 145.4" WB |
| 12,800 lb Conventional | 5.0L V8 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 2 | 18,400 lb | Page 15, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 1 of 2), row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 18,400, column SuperCrew 4WD 145.4" WB |
| 12,700 lb Conventional | 5.0L V8 | SuperCab · 145.4 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 2 | 17,900 lb | Page 15, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 1 of 2), row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 17,900, column SuperCab 2WD 145.4" WB |
| 12,700 lb Conventional | 5.0L V8 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 2 | 18,400 lb | Page 15, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 1 of 2), row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 18,400, column SuperCrew 4WD 157.2" WB |
| 12,400 lb Conventional | 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew · 157.2 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 3 | 18,400 lb | Page 17, F-150 Hybrid Conventional Towing table, row 3.5L Hybrid V6 3.73 GCWR 18,400, column SuperCrew 2WD 157.2" WB |
| 12,300 lb Conventional | 5.0L V8 | SuperCab · 145.4 in wheelbase | 4WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 2 | 17,700 lb | Page 15, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 1 of 2), row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 17,700, column SuperCab 4WD 145.4" WB |
| 12,300 lb Conventional | 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.55 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 3 | 18,400 lb | Page 17, F-150 Hybrid Conventional Towing table, row 3.5L Hybrid V6 3.55 GCWR 18,400, column SuperCrew 2WD 145.4" WB |
| 11,700 lb Fifth-wheel | 5.0L V8 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 4 | 18,100 lb | Page 18, F-150 Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 18,100, column SuperCrew 2WD 145.4" WB |
| 11,700 lb Gooseneck | 5.0L V8 | SuperCrew · 145.4 in wheelbase | 2WD | 3.73 · Tow/Haul Package (53T)note 4 | 18,100 lb | Page 18, F-150 Pickup 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing table, row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 18,100, column SuperCrew 2WD 145.4" WB |
- Footnote 4: Requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle.
- Footnote 3: Requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle.
- Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing without a weight-distribution system. Calculated with SAE J2807 method. Footnote 2: Requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle. Footnote 3: Available spring 2026.
- Table titled 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing; one rating printed for both hitch types. Footnote 3: Requires Tow/Haul Package (53T) and optional Max Tow Axle.
Chart source: Ford, 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (167 rows) →Download 2026 rows as CSV ↓
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 2026 Ford F-150 tow?
- Ford lists a maximum of 13,500 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2026 Ford F-150 in its 2026 F-150 Towing Information. That rating requires the 3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew. Most configurations are rated lower: 62 of the 63 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2026 are below 13,500 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2026 Ford F-150 are 11,700 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch and 11,700 lb on a gooseneck hitch.
- Did F-150 towing change for 2026?
- Ford's towing guide lists 13,500 pounds for the 3.5L EcoBoost with the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. The PowerBoost guide listing is 12,400 pounds; Ford's specs page has also shown 11,600.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 13,500 lb conventional maximum requires the 3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 F-150?
- At the cited 13,500 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,350 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 11,700 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 1,755 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 11,700 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 1,755 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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