The 2020 F-150 is a dependable powerhouse, meticulously crafted and embodying the Built Ford Tough® spirit to tackle any job with ease. Its robust design features a fully boxed ladder frame made of high-strength steel and a military-grade aluminum alloy body.
This clever combination not only reduces weight but also enhances capability, allowing the F-150 to pull up to an impressive 13,000 lbs. Additionally, it boasts a remarkable best-in-class payload rating of 3,270 lbs., making it a top choice for those who need a reliable work companion with serious muscle.
2020 Ford F150 Towing Capacity Chart based on Engine Types
The 2020 F-150 Pickup truck has 6 different engine types. The standard 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 engine is equipped with dual-direct and port fuel injection.
| ENGINE TYPE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 7,700 lbs |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 9,000 lbs |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,200 lbs |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 11,500 lbs |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 11,500 lbs |
| 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 | 8,000 lbs (Raptor Only) 11,100 lbs (Limited Only) |
The standard 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 engine delivers a maximum power of 290 hp at 6,500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 265 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm. With this powertrain, the 2020 Ford F150 can tow up to 7,700 lbs.
The available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine is capable of yielding a maximum power of 325 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a torque of 400 lb-ft at 2,750 rpm. The F150s equipped with this engine can offer a maximum towing capacity of 9,000 lbs.
The 2020 Ford F150 powered by a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine can tow up to 13,200 lbs which is the highest-rated capacity. This powerful engine can deliver a top power of 375 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a peak torque of 470 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm.
The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine is another powerful engine available for the 2020 F150s. It produces a maximum power of 395 hp at 5,750 rpm, and a maximum torque of 400 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm. F150s equipped with this engine can tow up to 11,500 lbs.
Likewise, the available 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 engine offers remarkable efficiency, and delivers a peak power of 250 hp at 3,250 rpm, and a max torque of 440 lb-ft at 1,750 rpm. With this powertrain, the F150 is able to tow up to 11,500 lbs.
The 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 engine is also available for the 2020 Ford F150 which generates a maximum power of 450 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 510 lb-ft. at 3,500 rpm. This engine option is available for F-150 Raptor, and F-150 Limited only. The maximum towing capacity of the F-150 Raptor with the 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 engine is 8,000 lbs whereas it is 11,100 lbs for the F-150 Limited variant.
[Regular Cab]
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.3L PFDI V6 | 5,100 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 5,100 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,700 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,700 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 5,000 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,400 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 7,500 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 9,200 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,200 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,200 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,000 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,200 lbs (121” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) | 9,100 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,700 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,200 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.7L GTDI V6 | 7,600 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,600 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,500 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,500 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,600 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,600 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,400 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 10,500 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 10,500 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 12,000 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,900 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 10,600 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,600 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,800 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,700 lbs (141” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
[Super Cab]
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.3L PFDI V6 | 5,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 9,200 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,200 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 11,000 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) | 9,000 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,700 lbs (122” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,700 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,200 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 10,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 11,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) | 10,200/10,100 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,200/10,100 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300/11,200 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 2.7L GTDI V6 | 7,500 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 10,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 10,400 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 10,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 10,400 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,600 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,800 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,600 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 10,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 10,500 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,400 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (164” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 6,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) |
[Super Crew]
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 TOWING CAPACITY | 4×4 TOWING CAPACITY |
| 3.3L PFDI V6 | 5,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,400 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 | 9,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 10,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 10,900 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 9,000 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 10,700 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 10,900 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 11,500 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 10,100 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,200 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) | 10,300/10,100 lbs (145”/157” Wb, and 3.31 Axle Ratio) 10,300/10,100 lbs (145”/157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300/11,100 lbs (145”/157: Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 2.7L GTDI V6 | 7,700 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 7,700 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,200 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 9,000 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) | 7,600 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,900 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 | 10,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 10,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.15 Axle Ratio) 11,100 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 13,200 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,500 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) | 10,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 10,500 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 9,300 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 12,500 lbs (145” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 12,700 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.55 Axle Ratio) 11,300 lbs (157” Wb, and 3.73 Axle Ratio) 8,000 lbs (145” Wb, and 4.10 Axle Ratio) |
Towing Features on 2020 Ford F-150
Standard Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
It works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control™) system to expand the vehicle’s dynamic stability control capabilities, adding an additional layer of confidence and control while towing a trailer.
Standard Tow/Haul Mode
It reduces gear hunting, and improves power delivery. Especially useful with hauling or towing a heavy load
Standard Hill Start Assist
It helps prevent rolling back on a grade by momentarily maintaining brake pressure until the engine delivers enough torque to move the truck up the hill
Available Technology Package
The technology package includes a 360-degree camera with split-view display, dynamic hitch assist, and active park assist (Standard on F-150 Limited model).
Available Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
TBC uses braking input, vehicle speed, and ABS logic to balance the performance of the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes. Fully integrated into the instrument panel and vehicle’s onboard computer
Available Pro Trailer Backup Assist
It is an available feature that improves driver confidence by letting the driver steer the trailer instinctively as they control the accelerator and brakes, while the truck takes care of the rest.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)
BLIS is a technology that provides cross traffic, and trailer tow monitoring alerts to the driver. It is Standard on Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited whereas it is also available for XLT, and Raptor variants.
Conclusion
As we come to the end of this article, we explored the 2020 Ford F150 Towing Capacity with the towing chart. The F150 models were capable of offering a max towing capacity of 13,200 lbs when properly equipped with towing packages.
Some Important Information
- You should not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing with bumper only.
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of the total loaded trailer weight.
- F150 owners must carefully read, and review the owner’s manual before using their pickup truck for towing purposes.
- The maximum towing capacity may only be achieved when the 2020 F150 is equipped with a powerful engine, Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, wheels, and other towing accessories.
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