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

11,100 lb, as an STX SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 with the 3.5L hybrid and equipment group 200A, which costs $55,015.

2026 Ford F-150 STX · Towing · 7,000 lb

Can a 2026 Ford F-150 STX tow 7,000 lb?

Q: Can a 2026 Ford F-150 STX tow 7,000 lb?

Yes. Every 2026 STX is rated for at least 7,400 lb, so even the lowest-rated one has 400 lb to spare. The cheapest costs $44,855. It's an STX SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 with the 2.7L V6.

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

STX engines at 7,000 lb

Engine	Most it tows in an STX	Cheapest rated for 7,000 lb
3.5L hybrid	Max 11,100 lb	Cheapest rated for it$55,015SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L hybrid · STX Mid (200A) · rated 11,100 lb
5.0L V8	Max 10,200 lb	Cheapest rated for itUnpricedSuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x4 · 5.0L V8 · STX Mid (200A), F-150 Lobo · rated 10,200 lb
2.7L V6	Max 8,200 lb	Cheapest 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 700 lb for 7,000 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.

Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 1,200 lb in all. Ford's with the 2.7L V6 is 1,775 lb, so 575 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 STX at

Every trim at 7,000 lb

Build your own

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

The cheapest STX rated for 7,000 lb

↑ The answer

STX

$44,855

SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed

STX

$44,855

SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed

Tow: lb; ·
Payload: lb; ·
Bed: ft; ·
Torque: lb-ft; ·

Max towing: lb; GCWR 12,700 lb
Payload, best case: lb; Engine's best case
Bed: ft; SuperCab
Torque: lb-ft; 325 hp
Highway mpg: mpg; 19 city

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

Trailer

People & gear

7,000 of 7,500 lb rating

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

Trailer · 7k lb

Tows it

500 lb of to spare; over 5,000 lb, Ford says to use a .

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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