Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

  

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When you’re keen to acquire a Ford F-150, understanding the truck’s different towing capacities is important. The maximum towing capacity for the F-150 is a stout 14,000 pounds. Reaching that number requires certain configurations, such as the engine under the hood plus the cab size and drivetrain. We’ve broken down the different towing capacities of note, as well as the various engine options in this Ford F-150 towing capacity overview.

At Feldman Ford of Detroit, we’re also happy to set you up with a test drive of your favorite version of the truck around Detroit, Taylor, and Dearborn, Michigan.

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Ford F-150 Towing Capacities and Payload Figures

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The maximum towing capacity of the Ford F-150 reaches 14,000 pounds with a conventional rig setup. That number comes courtesy of the 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine we’ll be discussing more in the next section. Payload for the F-150 is just as impressive when you have the truck configured properly. The maximum payload can reach a robust 3,325 pounds.

So what happens if you begin looking at different F-150 engines, such as the efficient 3.5L V6 hybrid? Well, for starters, your truck will see a noticeable boost in efficiency, with the EPA estimating a return of 25 city/26 highway MPG. In terms of towing and payload, the drop-off from the peak capabilities really isn’t that steep. The hybrid version of the F-150 can tow as much as 12,700 pounds while carrying as much as 2,120 pounds of payload!

Picking Your Favorite Ford F-150 Engine

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Not only do different Ford F-150 motors alter the towing capability of your truck, but they also deliver unique personalities when driving around town every day. This specification breakdown is a good introduction to each powerplant, yet a test drive is the most revealing form of research.

That top-of-the-line High-Output 3.5L V6 makes 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid V6 is quite similar in output with 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque.

There are three other V6 motors to be aware of:

• 3.3L V6 making 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque
• 2.7L V6 making 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque
• 3.5L V6 making 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque

When you want to go larger than the V6, there’s a V8 you may find appealing. The 5.0L setup generates 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.

For the drivetrain, you can select between a 4X2 or 4X4 setup. The transmission for each is a 10-speed automatic and the fuel tank size varies between four options- 23 gallons, 26 gallons, 30.6 gallons, and 36 gallons.

The Ford F-150 Continues To Excel as a Towing Machine

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It’s more than just the sheer strength of the Ford F-150 that impresses, but also how smooth and composed it is during heavy trailering. Not to mention the many driver-assistance technologies that will help you cruise safely around Dearborn, Taylor, and Detroit, MI.

When there’s a version of the Ford F-150 truck you want to drive, schedule a test drive with Feldman Ford!