
{"id":2488,"date":"2017-09-14T15:50:19","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T15:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=2488"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:17:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T17:17:06","slug":"engine-options-and-towing-capacity-of-the-2018-ford-f-150","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/engine-options-and-towing-capacity-of-the-2018-ford-f-150\/","title":{"rendered":"Engine Options and Towing Capacity of the 2018 Ford F-150"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>How much can each F-150 engine option tow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;ll ever need. Keep reading with Sherwood Ford of Sherwood Park, AB, to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;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&#8217;s going to work every bit as hard as you do. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn more about the Ford F-150 trim levels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-xl\"><strong>F-150 XL<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-stx\"><strong>F-150 STX<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-xlt\"><strong>F-150 XLT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-lariat\"><strong>F-150 Lariat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-king-ranch\"><strong>F-150 King Ranch<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-platinum\"><strong>F-150 Platinum<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-tremor\"><strong>F-150 Tremor<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150-raptor\"><strong>F-150 Raptor<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">F-150 engine options and towing capacity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4>3.5L EcoBoost\u00ae<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4>2.7L EcoBoost\u00ae<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4>3.3L Ti-VCT V6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4>5.0L V8<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:59% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Ford F-150 models in a row\" class=\"wp-image-13410 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150\">Learn more about the Ford F-150<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:59% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/11\/24165642\/2019-Ford-F-150-Raptor-B-4_o.jpg\" alt=\"2019 Ford F-150 in metallic blue\" class=\"wp-image-10832 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/11\/24165642\/2019-Ford-F-150-Raptor-B-4_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2018\/11\/24165642\/2019-Ford-F-150-Raptor-B-4_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4>The 2018 F-150<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-used-2018-ford-f-150-edmonton-ab\"><strong>2018 F-150<\/strong><\/a>, be sure to keep an eye on our blog. Check out the research page we&#8217;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&#8217;ll let you know as soon as we have your 2018 F-150.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Related Links<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-f-150-sherwood-park-ab\">New F-150 inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/used-f-150-sherwood-park-ab\">Used F-150 inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/car-loans-in-sherwood-park-ab\">Online credit approval<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\">Factory order your Ford<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-ford-model-research\">Ford model research<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/category\/ford-f-150\/\">More F-150 blogs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much can each F-150 engine option tow? 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