What's the most a 2026 Ford F-150 XLT can tow?

13,500 lb, as an XLT SuperCrew, 6.5-ft bed 4x4 with the 3.5L V6, equipment group 301A, the XLT Black Appearance package, the Tow/Haul package and the Max Tow axle, which costs $57,575.

2026 Ford F-150 XLT · Towing · 12,000 lb

Can a 2026 Ford F-150 XLT tow 12,000 lb?

Q: Can a 2026 Ford F-150 XLT tow 12,000 lb?

Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 1,212 ways to build an XLT in our data, 156 are rated for 12,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $52,010 and is rated for 12,700 lb. It's an XLT SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 with the 5.0L V8, equipment group 301A, the XLT Chrome Appearance package, the Tow/Haul package and the Max Tow axle.

Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 1,212 ways to build an XLT in our data, 156 are rated for 12,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $52,010 and is rated for 12,700 lb. It's an XLT , 6.5-ft bed with the 5.0L , 301A, the XLT Chrome Appearance , the and the .

XLT engines at 12,000 lb

Engine	Most it tows in an XLT	Cheapest rated for 12,000 lb
3.5L V6	Max 13,500 lb	Cheapest rated for it$53,995SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · XLT (301A), XLT Chrome Appearance, Tow/Haul, Max Tow axle · rated 13,300 lb
5.0L V8	Max 12,800 lb	Cheapest rated for it$52,010SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 5.0L V8 · XLT (301A), XLT Chrome Appearance, Tow/Haul, Max Tow axle · rated 12,700 lb
3.5L hybrid	Max 12,300 lb	Cheapest rated for it$54,635SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L hybrid · XLT (301A), XLT Black Appearance, Tow/Haul, Max Tow axle · rated 12,300 lb
2.7L V6	Max 8,200 lb	Not rated for 12,000 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 5.0L V8 is 2,235 lb, so 535 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

The XLT at

Every trim at 12,000 lb

Build your own

Change the cab, the engine, the or the trailer, and the tow check redraws as you go.

The cheapest XLT rated for 12,000 lb

↑ The answer

XLT

$52,010

SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed · Tow/Haul · XLT · XLT Chrome Appearance · 5.0L V8 · Max Tow axle

XLT

$52,010

SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed · Tow/Haul · XLT · XLT Chrome Appearance · 5.0L V8 · Max Tow axle

Tow: lb; +5,200 lb
Payload: lb; +460 lb
Bed: ft; ·
Torque: lb-ft; +10 lb-ft

Max towing: lb; +5,200 lb vs. stock
Payload, best case: lb; +460 lb vs. stock
Bed: ft; SuperCab
Torque: lb-ft; +10 lb-ft vs. stock
Highway mpg: mpg; −1 mpg vs. stock

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

Trailer

People & gear

12,000 of 12,700 lb rating

1,200 tongue + 500 aboard, of 2,235 lb best case

Trailer · 12k lb

Tows it

700 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

Engine5.0L V8
2.7L V6→5.0L V8
Rear axleMax Tow axle
3.55 open→3.73 e-locking
WheelsXLT Chrome Appearance package
17" silver painted→20" chrome-like PVD
TiresXLT Chrome Appearance package
31″ A/S→33″ A/S
Front bumperXLT Chrome Appearance package
Body-color front→Chrome front
Rear bumperXLT Chrome Appearance package
Body-color rear→Chrome rear
Side stepsXLT Chrome Appearance package
Chrome step bars

Max towing: 7,500 lb → 12,700 lb+5,200 lb
Payload, best case: 1,775 lb → 2,235 lb+460 lb
Torque: 400 lb-ft → 410 lb-ft+10 lb-ft
Highway mpg: 25 mpg → 24 mpg−1 mpg

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

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

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: 5.0L V8 · 400 hp
Rear axle: 3.73 e-locking
Drive: 4x2
Tires: 275/60R20
GCWR: 17,900 lb
City / hwy: 16 / 24 mpg
Pro Power: —
Wheelbase: 145.4″

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