2026 Ford F-150 Lariat · Towing · 12,000 lb
Can a 2026 Ford F-150 Lariat tow 12,000 lb?
Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 580 ways to build a Lariat in our data, 116 are rated for 12,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $62,190 and is rated for 13,300 lb. It's a Lariat , 5.5-ft bed with the 3.5L , the Lariat Black Appearance , the and the .
Lariat engines at 12,000 lb
| Engine | Most it tows in a Lariat | Cheapest rated for 12,000 lb |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 | Max 13,500 lb | Cheapest rated for it$62,190SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · Lariat Black Appearance, Tow/Haul, Max Tow axle · rated 13,300 lb |
| 5.0L V8 | Max 12,800 lb | Cheapest rated for it$62,565SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 5.0L V8 · Lariat Black Appearance, Tow/Haul, Max Tow axle · rated 12,800 lb |
| 3.5L hybrid | Max 12,300 lb | Cheapest rated for it$67,535SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L hybrid · Lariat Mid (501A), Tow/Haul, Max Tow axle · rated 12,300 lb |
The hitch math
Ford says to plan on a of 10% of the trailer: about 1,200 lb for 12,000 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.
Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 1,700 lb in all. Ford's with the 3.5L V6 is 2,440 lb, so 740 lb is left. A real truck's payload, on the label in its door jamb, is lower, so check that number before you buy.
Over 5,000 lb, Ford says to use a .
Other weights, other trims
Build your own
Change the cab, the engine, the or the trailer, and the tow check redraws as you go.
The cheapest Lariat rated for 12,000 lb
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$62,190
SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed · Lariat Black Appearance · Tow/Haul · Max Tow axle
Lariat
$62,190
SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed · Lariat Black Appearance · Tow/Haul · Max Tow axle
Trailer
People & gear
12,000 of 13,300 lb rating
1,200 tongue + 500 aboard, of 2,440 lb best case
Trailer · 12k lb
Tows it
1,300 lb of to spare; over 5,000 lb, Ford says to use a .
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Engine & drive
Equipment group
Towing
Off-road
Bed & power
Appearance
Vs. a stock Lariat
- Rear axleMax Tow axle3.31 open→3.55 e-locking
- WheelsLariat Black Appearance package18" painted→18" gloss black
- Side stepsLariat Black Appearance packageRunning boards
- Max towing
- 10,600 lb → 13,300 lb+2,700 lb
Gains rear locker, Tow/Haul package, Max Tow axle
Adds Tow/Haul package equipment, Integrated trailer brake controller
- No 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
- 4x2
- Tires
- 265/60R18
- GCWR
- 19,300 lb
- City / hwy
- 17 / 25 mpg
- Pro Power
- 0.4 kW
- Wheelbase
- 145.4″