2026 Ford F-150 · Towing

How much can a 2026 Ford F-150 tow?

From 7,400 lb to 13,500 lb. It depends on how it's ordered: the cab, bed, engine, drive, and tow all move Ford's rating. The cheapest F-150 rated for the full 13,500 lb costs $57,575. It's an XLT , 6.5-ft bed with the 3.5L , 301A, the XLT Black Appearance package, the and the .

Every trim, every trailer

Trim3.5k lb5k lb6k lb7k lb7.5k lb8k lb9k lb10k lb11k lb12k lb13k lb
XL$37,290, every build$37,290, every build$37,290, every build$37,290, every build$37,860, some builds$37,860, some builds$39,510, some builds$39,510, some builds$44,525, some buildsNot rated for 12,000 lbNot rated for 13,000 lb
STX$44,855, every build$44,855, every build$44,855, every build$44,855, every build$44,855, some builds$45,425, some builds$55,015, some builds$55,015, some builds$55,015, some buildsNot rated for 12,000 lbNot rated for 13,000 lb
XLT$45,695, every build$45,695, every build$45,695, every build$45,695, every build$45,695, some builds$46,265, some builds$47,915, some builds$47,915, some builds$52,010, some builds$52,010, some builds$53,995, some builds
Lariat$59,560, every build$59,560, every build$59,560, every build$59,560, every build$59,560, every build$59,560, every build$59,560, every build$59,560, some builds$62,190, some builds$62,190, some builds$62,190, some builds
King Ranch$65,825, every build$65,825, every build$65,825, every build$65,825, every build$65,825, every build$65,825, every build$65,825, every build$65,825, every build$66,220, some builds$66,220, some builds$66,220, some builds
Platinum$68,800, every build$68,800, every build$68,800, every build$68,800, every build$68,800, every build$68,800, every build$68,800, every build$68,800, every build$69,195, some builds$69,195, some builds$69,195, some builds
Tremor$64,915, every build$64,915, every build$64,915, every build$64,915, every build$64,915, every build$64,915, every build$64,915, every build$64,915, every buildNot rated for 11,000 lbNot rated for 12,000 lbNot rated for 13,000 lb
Raptor$79,005, every build$79,005, every build$79,005, every build$79,005, every build$79,005, every build$79,005, every buildNot rated for 9,000 lbNot rated for 10,000 lbNot rated for 11,000 lbNot rated for 12,000 lbNot rated for 13,000 lb

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The cheapest F-150 rated for 13,500 lb

↑ The answer

XLT

$57,575

SuperCrew, 6.5-ft bed · Tow/Haul · XLT · XLT Black Appearance · Max Tow axle

Trailer

People & gear

1,250 LB TONGUEBIG TOY HAULER · 12,500 LB

12,500 of 13,500 lb rating

1,250 tongue + 500 aboard, of 2,440 lb best case

Toy hauler · 12.5k lb

Tows it

1,000 lb of to spare; over 5,000 lb, Ford says to use a .

Choose a trim

Cab
Bed

Packages & options

Engine & drive

Equipment group

Towing

Off-road

Bed & power

Appearance

Vs. a stock XLT

  • Rear axleMax Tow axle
    3.31 open→3.55 e-locking
  • WheelsXLT Black Appearance package
    18" painted→18" gloss black
  • Side stepsXLT Black Appearance package
    Running boards
Max towing
10,900 lb → 13,500 lb+2,600 lb

Gains rear locker, Tow/Haul package, Max Tow axle

Adds Tow/Haul package equipment, Integrated trailer brake controller, Power driver's seat

  • Has 4x4
  • No Auto 4WD
  • Has Locking rear diff
  • Has Tow/Haul pkg
  • Has Max Tow axle
  • No Pro Power
  • No Hybrid
  • No Off-road pkg
  • No Beadlock-capable
Engine
3.5L V6 · 382 hp
Rear axle
3.55 e-locking
Drive
Part-time 4x4
Tires
275/65R18
GCWR
19,400 lb
City / hwy
17 / 23 mpg
Pro Power
—
Wheelbase
157.2″

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2026 F-150: $37,290

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