2026 Ford F-150 XL · Towing · 5,000 lb
Can a 2026 Ford F-150 XL tow 5,000 lb?
Yes. Every 2026 XL is rated for at least 7,400 lb, so even the lowest-rated one has 2,400 lb to spare. The cheapest costs $37,290. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed with the 2.7L .
XL engines at 5,000 lb
| Engine | Most it tows in an XL | Cheapest rated for 5,000 lb |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 | Max 11,000 lb | Cheapest rated for it$39,510Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,900 lb |
| 5.0L V8 | Max 10,500 lb | Cheapest rated for it$39,585Regular Cab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 5.0L V8 · rated 9,000 lb |
| 2.7L V6 | Max 8,400 lb | Cheapest rated for it$37,290Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · rated 7,400 lb |
The hitch math
Ford says to plan on a of 10% of the trailer: about 500 lb for 5,000 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.
Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 1,000 lb in all. Ford's with the 2.7L V6 is 1,775 lb, so 775 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 5,000 lb, Ford doesn't require a ; over 5,000 lb it does.
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 XL rated for 5,000 lb
↑ The answerXL
$37,290
Regular Cab, 8-ft bed
XL
$37,290
Regular Cab, 8-ft bed
Trailer
People & gear
5,000 of 7,400 lb rating
500 tongue + 500 aboard, of 1,775 lb best case
Boat · 5k lb
Tows it
2,400 lb of to spare.
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Engine & drive
Equipment group
Towing
What your options change
This is a stock XL. 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
- 245/70R17
- GCWR
- 12,300 lb
- City / hwy
- 19 / 25 mpg
- Pro Power
- —
- Wheelbase
- 141.5″