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 · 13,000 lb

Can a 2026 Ford F-150 XLT tow 13,000 lb?

Q: Can a 2026 Ford F-150 XLT tow 13,000 lb?

Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 1,212 ways to build an XLT in our data, 54 are rated for 13,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $53,995 and is rated for 13,300 lb. It's an XLT SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 with the 3.5L V6, 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, 54 are rated for 13,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $53,995 and is rated for 13,300 lb. It's an XLT , 5.5-ft bed with the 3.5L , 301A, the XLT Chrome Appearance , the and the .

XLT engines at 13,000 lb

Engine	Most it tows in an XLT	Cheapest rated for 13,000 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	Not rated for 13,000 lb
3.5L hybrid	Max 12,300 lb	Not rated for 13,000 lb
2.7L V6	Max 8,200 lb	Not rated for 13,000 lb

The hitch math

Ford says to plan on a of 10% of the trailer: about 1,300 lb for 13,000 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.

Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 1,800 lb in all. Ford's with the 3.5L V6 is 2,440 lb, so 640 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 13,000 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 13,000 lb

↑ The answer

XLT

$53,995

SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed · Tow/Haul · XLT · XLT Chrome Appearance · 3.5L EcoBoost V6 · Max Tow axle

XLT

$53,995

SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed · Tow/Haul · XLT · XLT Chrome Appearance · 3.5L EcoBoost V6 · Max Tow axle

Tow: lb; +5,700 lb
Payload: lb; +665 lb
Bed: ft; ·
Torque: lb-ft; +100 lb-ft

Max towing: lb; +5,700 lb vs. stock
Payload, best case: lb; +665 lb vs. stock
Bed: ft; SuperCrew
Torque: lb-ft; +100 lb-ft vs. stock
Highway mpg: mpg; 17 city

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

13,000 of 13,300 lb rating

1,300 tongue + 500 aboard, of 2,440 lb best case

Trailer · 13k lb

Tows it

300 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

Engine3.5L EcoBoost V6
2.7L V6→3.5L V6
Rear axleMax Tow axle
3.55 open→3.55 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: 7,600 lb → 13,300 lb+5,700 lb
Payload, best case: 1,775 lb → 2,440 lb+665 lb
Torque: 400 lb-ft → 500 lb-ft+100 lb-ft

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: 3.5L V6 · 382 hp
Rear axle: 3.55 e-locking
Drive: 4x2
Tires: 275/60R20
GCWR: 19,300 lb
City / hwy: 17 / 25 mpg
Pro Power: —
Wheelbase: 145.4″

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