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Engine Options and Towing Capacity of the 2018 Ford F-150

How much can each F-150 engine option tow?

With its many different engine options designed to fit your lifestyle, the 2018 Ford F-150 provides you with all the power and towing capabilities that you’ll ever need. Keep reading with Sherwood Ford of Sherwood Park, AB, to learn more.



It’s no secret that Ford trucks have long been at the forefront of engine power and capability. By providing an all-new engine option for the 2018, the F-150 is better than ever. At Sherwood Ford, we know you need a truck that’s going to work every bit as hard as you do. That’s why we’re here to talk about the different engine options and towing capacity available on the 2018 F-150. Each engine has been carefully designed to deliver the ideal balance of power and efficiency. Your wallet will remain as happy as you are when you’re hauling materials or bringing your boat to the lake. Check out our inventory of F-150 trim levels to find the truck with the right engine for you.



F-150 engine options and towing capacity


3.5L EcoBoost®

The second generation of the 3.5L EcoBoost engine has been designed to crank out even more horsepower than the first edition. Turning the key starts a herd of 375 horses ready to charge at a moment’s notice. In addition to providing a better horsepower rating, the second-generation engine offers drivers a best-in-class 470 lb-ft of torque. All that power means the 3.5L engine helps your F-150 tow up to 13,200 lbs.

2.7L EcoBoost®

Thanks to port fuel and direct injection technology, the 2.7L EcoBoost engine is capable of delivering 325 horsepower and a jaw-dropping 400 lb-ft of torque. This beast of an engine boasts a maximum of 2,230 lbs. of payload and 8,500 lbs. of towing capability.

3.3L Ti-VCT V6

Providing responsive power and capability, the new 3.3L V6 is more than capable of handling the demands of everyday jobs at the construction site, on the farm, or out on the oil fields. Twin independent variable cam timing opens and closes the valves with perfect precision, allowing for optimal operating conditions to crank out 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque.

5.0L V8

The cream of the crop. This legendary Ford V8 boasts even more muscle than ever before and delivers best-in-class payload capability. Thanks to its twin independent variable cam timing, the 5.0L V8 produces up to 395 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The maximum payload with this engine is an astounding 13,200 lbs.



The 2018 F-150

If you’re interested in learning more about the 2018 F-150, be sure to keep an eye on our blog. Check out the research page we’ve created for your convenience. If you know that the F-150 is the perfect addition to your garage, you can reserve yours online. Just let us know your name and the best way to contact you. We’ll let you know as soon as we have your 2018 F-150.



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