2026 Ford F-150 STX · Towing · 3,500 lb

Can a 2026 Ford F-150 STX tow 3,500 lb?

Yes. Every 2026 STX is rated for at least 7,400 lb, so even the lowest-rated one has 3,900 lb to spare. The cheapest costs $44,855. It's an STX , 6.5-ft bed with the 2.7L .

STX engines at 3,500 lb

EngineMost it tows in an STXCheapest rated for 3,500 lb
3.5L hybridMax 11,100 lbCheapest rated for it$55,015SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L hybrid · STX Mid (200A) · rated 11,100 lb
5.0L V8Max 10,200 lbCheapest rated for itUnpricedSuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x4 · 5.0L V8 · STX Mid (200A), F-150 Lobo · rated 10,200 lb
2.7L V6Max 8,200 lbCheapest rated for it$44,855SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · rated 7,500 lb

The hitch math

Ford says to plan on a of 10% of the trailer: about 350 lb for 3,500 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.

Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 850 lb in all. Ford's with the 2.7L V6 is 1,775 lb, so 925 lb is left. A real truck's payload, on the label in its door jamb, is lower, so check that number before you buy.

At 3,500 lb, Ford doesn't require a ; over 5,000 lb it does.

Other weights, other trims

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

The cheapest STX rated for 3,500 lb

↑ The answer

STX

$44,855

SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed

Trailer

People & gear

350 LB TONGUETRAILER · 3,500 LB

3,500 of 7,500 lb rating

350 tongue + 500 aboard, of 1,775 lb best case

Trailer · 3.5k lb

Tows it

4,000 lb of to spare.

Choose a trim

Cab
Bed

Packages & options

Engine & drive

Equipment group

What your options change

This is a stock STX. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.

  • No 4x4
  • No Auto 4WD
  • No Locking rear diff
  • No Tow/Haul pkg
  • No Max Tow axle
  • No Pro Power
  • No Hybrid
  • No Off-road pkg
  • No Beadlock-capable
Engine
2.7L V6 · 325 hp
Rear axle
3.55 open
Drive
4x2
Tires
265/60R18
GCWR
12,700 lb
City / hwy
19 / 25 mpg
Pro Power
—
Wheelbase
145.4″

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