2026 Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 8-ft 4x4
One orderable truck. Ford’s towing chart does not publish a separate rating for the XL badge. The chart prints 2 conventional-hitch cells for the 5.0L V8, Regular Cab, 4WD, 141.5-inch wheelbase: 9,500–10,300 lb, depending on axle ratio. The axle ratio and package on the window sticker decide which cell is yours.
Regular Cab
- Bed
- 8-ft
- Wheelbase
- 141.5 in
| Trim | XL |
|---|---|
| Cab | Regular Cab |
| Bed | 8-ft |
| Wheelbase | 141.5 in |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Engine | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| This truck’s chart cells | 9,500–10,300 lb conventional (2 cells) |
| Engine ceiling in the towing guide | 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. |
Matching chart cells
Conventional-hitch cells printed for the 5.0L V8, Regular Cab, 4WD, 141.5-inch wheelbase. Matching is by engine, cab, drivetrain and wheelbase only; the chart does not say which axle ratios or packages each trim can order, so check the order guide or window sticker.
| Max trailer | Axle ratio | GCWR | Package | Source locator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,300 lb | 3.73 | 15,700 lb | None named | Page 15, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 1 of 2), row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.73 GCWR 15,700, column Regular Cab 4WD 141.5" WB |
| 9,500 lb | 3.31 | 14,900 lb | None named | Page 15, F-150 Pickup Conventional Towing table (page 1 of 2), row 5.0L 4-Valve V8 3.31 GCWR 14,900, column Regular Cab 4WD 141.5" WB |
Chart source: Ford, 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (v1). Every 2026 chart row for this engine, cab, drive and wheelbase in the explorer
Availability source: Ford, 2026 F-150 Order Guide. Engine ceiling source: 2026 F-150 Towing Information.