Tow vehicle model guide
Ford F-150 towing guide by model year
“F-150 towing capacity” is not one number. Engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, packages, and the truck’s own payload label determine the usable answer.
2025 manufacturer-advertised maximum towing
Up to 13,500 lbMaximum or component ratings are not the rating for every configuration. Verify the exact vehicle and load.Why the number changes
- Maximum ratings require specific powertrain, cab, wheelbase, axle, and towing-package combinations.
- Crew-cab luxury trims and added options may have less available payload than a lighter work-truck configuration.
- The yellow payload label on the actual truck is more useful than the best-case number in an advertisement.
TowGenius model-year planning profiles
These profiles are starting points for comparison. Replace imported values with the labels and documentation for the exact vehicle, motorhome, hitch, and trip-ready load.
YearModelConfigurationPlanning maxGCWR
2025F-150 3.5L EcoBoostFeatured planning profile13,500 lb19,400 lb
2025F-150 PowerBoostFeatured planning profile11,500 lb18,400 lb
2025F-150 LightningFeatured planning profile10,000 lb17,000 lb
2024F-1503.5L EcoBoost Max Tow planning profile13,500 lb19,400 lb
2022F-1503.5L EcoBoost Max Tow planning profile14,000 lb19,500 lb
2020F-1503.5L EcoBoost Max Tow planning profile13,200 lb18,400 lb
2018F-1503.5L EcoBoost Max Tow planning profile13,200 lb18,400 lb
2015F-1503.5L EcoBoost Max Tow planning profile12,200 lb17,100 lb
Manufacturer reference: Ford 2025 F-150 specifications
Common towing matches to evaluate
Travel trailersWake and fishing boatsEnclosed cargo trailersLight equipment and car trailers