What are the towing capacities of the 2021 Ford F-150 pickup trucks? As you may know, the engine type that you choose can impact the vehicle’s ability to tow. The maximum towing capacity for the 2021 Ford F-150 is 14,000 pounds when properly equipped. Below, you can learn about the maximum towing capacity of the 2021 Ford F-150 by engine option.
A more powerful engine will translate to it having more towing capacity. The 3.5 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine is the only engine capable of towing 14,000 pounds for the 2021 Ford F-150. The charts below will show you all of your engine option’s maximum towing capacities based on the model you choose:
2021 Ford F-150 Model |
3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
2.7 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
5 L Ti-VCT V8 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine with a 7.73 axle ratio |
122.8-inch wheelbase model with 4×2 drive type |
8,200 pounds |
8,600 pounds |
n/a |
n/a |
122.8-inch wheelbase model with 4×4 drive type
|
8,200 pounds |
8,500 pounds |
n/a |
n/a |
141.5-inch wheelbase model with 4×2 drive type
|
8,200 pounds |
10,000 pounds |
13,000 pounds |
13,300 pounds |
141.5-inch wheelbase model with 4×4 drive type
|
8,200 pounds |
10,000 pounds |
13,000 pounds |
13,100 pounds |
2021 Ford F-150 Model |
3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
2.7 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
5 L Ti-VCT V8 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
3 L Power Stroke ® V6 engine with a 3.55 axle ratio |
3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine with a 7.73 axle ratio |
145.4-inch wheelbase model with 4×2 drive type |
8,200 pounds |
10,000 pounds |
12,800 pounds |
n/a |
12,300 pounds |
145.4-inch wheelbase model with 4×4 drive type
|
8,100 pounds |
10,100 pounds |
12,300 pounds |
12,100 pounds |
12,300 pounds |
164.1-inch wheelbase model with 4×2 drive type
|
n/a |
10,000 pounds |
13,000 pounds |
n/a |
14,000 pounds |
164.1-inch wheelbase model with 4×4 drive type
|
n/a |
n/a |
13,000 pounds |
n/a |
13,800 pounds |
2021 Ford F-150 Model |
3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
2.7 L EcoBoost ® V6 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
5 L Ti-VCT V8 engine with 3.73 axle ratio |
3 L Power Stroke ® V6 engine with a 3.55 axle ratio |
3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine with a 7.73 axle ratio |
3.5 L PowerBoost ™ Full Hybrid V6 with 3.73 axle ratio |
145.4-inch wheelbase model with 4×2 drive type |
8,200 pounds |
10,000 pounds |
12,900 pounds |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
145.4-inch wheelbase model with 4×4 drive type
|
8,200 pounds |
10,100 pounds |
13,000 pounds |
12,100 pounds |
n/a |
11,000 pounds |
157.2-inch wheelbase model with 4×2 drive type
|
n/a |
10,000 pounds |
13,000 pounds |
n/a |
14,000 pounds |
12,400 pounds |
157.2-inch wheelbase model with 4×4 drive type
|
n/a |
n/a |
13,000 pounds |
12,100 pounds |
13,800 pounds |
12,400 pounds |
*Some models may require Max Trailer Tow Package. Not all axle ratios are listed.
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