The 2023 Ford F-150 is a full-size truck that delivers an impressive payload rating, horsepower capability, and heavy-duty towing capacity. If you’re looking for a new truck that can tow heavy loads and then carry large watercraft on the weekends, look no further than the new Ford F-150.
With a best-in-class towing capacity of up to 14,000 pounds when properly equipped.
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2023 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart
2023 Ford F-150 trim levels
2023 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Ford F-150 XL
5,000 -14,000 lbs.
Ford F-150 XLT
5,000 -14,000 lbs.
Ford F-150 LARIAT
5,000 -14,000 lbs.
Ford F-150 KING RANCH
5,000 -14,000 lbs.
Ford F-150 PLATINUM
5,000 -14,000 lbs.
Ford F-150 LIMITED
5,000 -14,000 lbs.
Ford F-150 TREMOR
10,900 lbs.
Ford F-150 RAPTOR
8,200 lbs.
The above-shown numbers are subject to change and are for reference purposes only.
2023 Ford F-150 truck Engine options
2.7L V6 EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology: The engine displacing just 2.7 liters EcoBoost® with the 10-speed transmission is strong delivering 325 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque with the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder, dual overhead cam design with variable intake/exhaust cam timing, plus twin intercooler turbochargers for on-demand power. Its upper block and cylinders are made of the same high-strength compacted graphite iron used in the Super Duty® 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel. Standard Engine on LARIAT with 4×2/4×4 and 145” Wheel Base and 4×2 with 157″ or 163.7″ Wheel Base. Included on XL and XLT with 4×2 and 157″ or 163.7″ Wheel Base.
3.3L V6 PFDI Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology and Flex-Fuel Capability: The 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 delivers responsive performance with 290 hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque. The twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) opens/closes the valves in precise duration to suit operating conditions, so power output is optimized at every point across the performance band. It also has the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder one mounted in the air intake port, and another inside the cylinder. Standard Engine available on XL and XLT.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology Engine: The 3.5L EcoBoost® with 10-speed transmission boasts 400 hp and 500 ft.-lb. torque. Features include the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder one in the air intake port and another inside the cylinder to increase performance. Plus twin intercooler turbos for on-demand power with virtually no lag. Available on XL, XLT, Tremor®, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum.
3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 Engine: Available 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 engine. This groundbreaking engine pulls from the collective power of gas and electric energy. It’s torture-tested, Built Ford Tough®, and features 430 hp and 570 lb.-ft. of torque. The Full-Size Pickup combined the performance of the engine and electric motors with peak battery power. Standard on Limited Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost® High Output Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology: With its extraordinary capability, beginning with raw power. Under the unique Raptor, the hood is the 24-valve, 3.5L twin-turbo HO EcoBoost with Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system and 10-speed automatic transmission, generating an enormous 450 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque. Available only on Raptor, the off-road adventures and the most unforgiving terrain is where the 2023 F-150 Raptor excels. Standard on Raptor®.
5.0L V8 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology and Flex-Fuel Capability: This legendary Ford V8 with 10-speed transmission delivers 400 hp and 410 lb.-ft. of torque courtesy of twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT), as well as the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder one in the air intake port, and another inside the cylinder to increase power and efficiency. Standard on King Ranch® and Platinum. Included on XL, XLT, LARIAT – 4×4 with 157″ or 163.7″ Wheel Base.
2023 Ford F-150Regular Cab towing capacity
Pickup Box
Axle Ratio
GCWR (lbs.)
6.5-ft. Box
6.5-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
Drive Type
4×2
4×4
4×2
4×4
Engine
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.55
9,400
5,000 lbs.
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3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.55
9,500
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–
5,000 lbs.
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3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.55
9,700
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5,100 lbs.
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–
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.73
12,600
8,200 lbs.
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–
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3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.73
12,700
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–
8,200 lbs.
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3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.73
12,800
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8,200 lbs.
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–
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.73
12,900
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–
–
8,200 lbs.
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.15/3.55
12,200
7,600 lbs.
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–
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.15/3.55
12,300
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–
7,600 lbs.
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.55
12,500
–
7,700 lbs.
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–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.55
12,600
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–
–
7,700 lbs.
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
13,200
8,600 lbs.
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
13,300
–
8,500 lbs.
8,600 lbs.
8,400 lbs.
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
14,800
–
–
10,000 lbs.
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
15,100
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–
–
10,000 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.15/3.55
13,000
8,300 lbs.
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–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.15/3.55
14,800
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9,900 lbs.
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.31
13,200
–
8,200 lbs.
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–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.31
14,800
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–
–
9,700 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
13,800
9,100 lbs.
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–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
15,300
–
–
10,400 lbs.
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
17,900
–
–
13,000 lbs. *
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
14,600
–
9,600 lbs.
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–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
15,600
–
–
–
10,500 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
17,900
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–
–
12,800 lbs. *
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
18,000
–
–
13,000 lbs. *
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
18,300
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–
–
13,000 lbs. *
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.15/3.55
16,100
–
–
11,200 lbs.
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3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.15/3.55
16,400
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–
–
11,200 lbs.
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.55
17,900
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–
13,000 lbs. *
12,700 lbs. *
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
18,400
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–
13,300 lbs. *
13,100 lbs. *
The above-shown numbers are subject to change and are for reference purposes only. (*Requires Max Trailer Tow Package)
2023 Ford F-150 SuperCab towing capacity
Pickup Box
Axle Ratio
GCWR (lbs.)
6.5-ft. Box
6.5-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
Drive Type
4×2
4×4
4×2
4×4
Engine
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.55
9,700
5,000 lbs.
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3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.73
12,900
8,200 lbs.
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–
–
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
3.73
13,100
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8,100 lbs.
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.15/3.55
12,600
7,700 lbs.
–
7,600 lbs.
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.55
12,800
–
7,600 lbs.
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
13,300
8,400 lbs.
8,100 lbs.
8,300 lbs.
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
15,000
10,000 lbs.
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–
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
15,100
–
–
10,000 lbs.
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
15,300
–
10,100 lbs.
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–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.15/3.31
14,800
9,800 lbs.
–
9,600 lbs.
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.31
14,800
–
9,500 lbs.
–
9,400 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
15,500
10,500 lbs.
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–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
15,600
–
–
10,400 lbs.
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
15,800
–
10,500 lbs.
–
10,400 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
17,600
–
12,300 lbs. *
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
17,800
12,800 lbs. *
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–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
18,200
–
–
13,000 lbs. *
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
18,300
–
–
13,000 lbs. **
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
18,400
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–
–
13,000 lbs. *
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
3.73
18,500
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–
–
13,000 lbs. **
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.31/3.55
16,200
11,000 lbs.
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–
–
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.31/3.55
16,500
–
11,100 lbs.
11,200 lbs.
–
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.31/3.55
16,800
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–
–
11,200 lbs.
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.55
17,500
12,300 lbs. *
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–
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.55
17,700
–
12,300 lbs. *
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3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.55
19,400
–
–
14,000 lbs. *
13,800 lbs. *
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
3.73
19,400
–
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14,000 lbs. *
13,800 lbs. *
The above-shown numbers are subject to change and are for reference purposes only. (*Requires Max Trailer Tow Package/**Requires Max Trailer Tow Package and Heavy-Duty Payload Package.)
The above-shown numbers are subject to change and are for reference purposes only.(*Requires Max Trailer Tow Package/**Requires Max Trailer Tow Package and Heavy-Duty Payload Package.)
2023 Ford F-150 Payload Capacity
[Regular Cab]
Pickup Box
GVWR (lbs.)
6.5-ft. Box
6.5-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
Drive Type
4×2
4×4
4×2
4×4
Engine
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
6,010
1,985 lbs.
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–
–
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
6,050
–
1,775 lbs.
–
–
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
6,100
–
–
1,975 lbs.
–
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
6,325
–
–
–
1,960 lbs.
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,050
1,875 lbs.
–
–
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,150
–
1,705 lbs.
–
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,170
–
–
1,905 lbs.
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,435
–
–
–
1,885 lbs.
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,900
–
–
2,480 lbs. *
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2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,800
–
–
–
2,125 lbs. *
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
6,200
1,900 lbs.
–
–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
6,400
–
1,835 lbs.
–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
6,750
–
–
2,350 lbs.
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
6,950
–
–
–
2,300 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
7,850
–
–
3,325 lbs. **
3,050 lbs. **
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
7,050
–
–
2,620 lbs.
2,360 lbs.
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
7,850
–
–
3,250 lbs. **
3,035 lbs. **
The above-shown numbers are subject to change and are for reference purposes only.(*Requires 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Payload Package/**Requires Heavy Duty Payload Package.)
[SuperCab]
Pickup Box
GVWR (lbs.)
6.5-ft. Box
6.5-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
8-ft. Box
Drive Type
4×2
4×4
4×2
4×4
Engine
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
6,250
1,905 lbs.
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–
–
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
6,480
–
1,880 lbs.
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–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,325
1,885 lbs.
–
–
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,500
–
1,745 lbs.
1,925 lbs.
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,750
2,175 lbs. *
–
–
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
6,900
–
–
2,225 lbs. *
–
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
7,000
–
2,165 lbs. *
–
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8
6,900
2,345 lbs.
–
–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
7,000
–
–
2,325 lbs.
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
7,050
–
2,240 lbs.
–
–
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
7,150
–
–
–
2,205 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
7,850
–
–
3,010 lbs. **
2,765 lbs. **
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
6,900
2,290 lbs.
–
–
–
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
7,050
–
2,190 lbs.
2,285 lbs.
–
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
7,150
–
–
–
2,125 lbs.
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
7,850
–
–
2,980 lbs. **
2,740 lbs. **
The above-shown numbers are subject to change and are for reference purposes only.(*Requires 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Payload Package/**Requires Heavy Duty Payload Package.)
The above-shown numbers are subject to change and are for reference purposes only.(*Requires 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Payload Package/**Requires Heavy Duty Payload Package/†Requires Max Trailer Tow Package/††Tremor.)
2023 Ford F-150 Class IV Trailer Hitch
The Class IV Trailer Hitch is Standard on LARIAT, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor, Raptor, and Limited, also included in XLT Mid and High, and available on XL and XLT Standard. The package includes 7-pin Wiring Harness; Includes 7-pin-to-4-pin Adapter, Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver, and Smart Trailer Tow Connector (Includes BLIS® with Trailer Tow Coverage where BLIS® is Available). The package is not available with the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® Payload Package.
2023 Ford F-150 Trailer Tow Package
This package is standard on Limited and available on XL, XLT, Tremor, LARIAT, King Ranch, and Platinum. The trailer Tow Package includes a 7/4-pin connector, Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver, Pro Trailer Backup Assist – Not included on XL Standard or XL High, Trailer Brake Controller, Tailgate LED (Standard on LARIAT and higher), Smart Trailer Tow Connector includes BLIS® with Trailer Tow Coverage where BLIS® is available. The other available Equipment is Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0 on the XL variant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which F-150 has the highest towing capacity?
All new for the 2023 F-150, the available powerful engine 3.5L Eco Boost V6 delivers 400 hp and 500 ft.-lb. torque with a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds when equipped properly on SuperCab 8′ box 4×2 and SuperCrew 4×2 configurations and Max Trailer Tow Package.
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