What's the cheapest 2026 Ford F-150 that can tow 8,000 lb?

$37,860 before the destination charge, rated for 8,400 lb. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 with the 2.7L V6 and the 3.73 electronic-locking axle.

2026 Ford F-150 · Towing · 8,000 lb

Can a 2026 Ford F-150 tow 8,000 lb?

Q: Can a 2026 Ford F-150 tow 8,000 lb?

Yes, if it's ordered right. All eight trims can be ordered to tow 8,000 lb: 2,059 of the 2,166 ways to build an F-150 in our data. The cheapest costs $37,860 and is rated for 8,400 lb. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 with the 2.7L V6 and the 3.73 electronic-locking axle.

Yes, if it's ordered right. All eight can be ordered to tow 8,000 lb: 2,059 of the 2,166 ways to build an F-150 in our data. The cheapest costs $37,860 and is rated for 8,400 lb. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed with the 2.7L and the 3.73 .

Every trim at 8,000 lb

Trim	Most it tows	Builds rated for 8,000 lb	Cheapest that is
XL	Max 11,000 lb	Builds rated for it 76 of 88	Cheapest rated for it$37,860XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · 3.73 electronic-locking axle · rated 8,400 lb
STX	Max 11,100 lb	Builds rated for it 14 of 23	Cheapest rated for it$45,425STX SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · 3.73 electronic-locking axle · rated 8,200 lb
XLT	Max 13,500 lb	Builds rated for it 1,126 of 1,212	Cheapest rated for it$46,265XLT SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · 3.73 electronic-locking axle · rated 8,200 lb
Lariat	Max 13,500 lb	Builds rated for it All	Cheapest rated for it$59,560Lariat SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb
King Ranch	Max 13,500 lb	Builds rated for it All	Cheapest rated for it$65,825King Ranch SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb
Platinum	Max 13,500 lb	Builds rated for it All	Cheapest rated for it$68,800Platinum SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb
Tremor	Max 10,600 lb	Builds rated for it All	Cheapest rated for it$64,915Tremor SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x4 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb
Raptor	Max 8,700 lb	Builds rated for it All	Cheapest rated for it$79,005Raptor SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x4 · 3.5L HO · rated 8,200 lb

The hitch math

Ford says to plan on a of 10% of the trailer: about 800 lb for 8,000 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.

Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 1,300 lb in all. Ford's with the 2.7L V6 is 1,775 lb, so 475 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 trailer weights

Build your own

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

The cheapest F-150 rated for 8,000 lb

↑ The answer

XL

$37,860

Regular Cab, 8-ft bed · 3.73 electronic-locking axle

XL

$37,860

Regular Cab, 8-ft bed · 3.73 electronic-locking axle

Tow: lb; +1,000 lb
Payload: lb; ·
Bed: ft; ·
Torque: lb-ft; ·

Max towing: lb; +1,000 lb vs. stock
Payload, best case: lb; Engine's best case
Bed: ft; Regular
Torque: lb-ft; 325 hp
Highway mpg: mpg; 19 city

No 4x4
No Auto 4WD
Has 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

8,000 of 8,400 lb rating

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

Trailer · 8k lb

Tows it

400 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

Vs. a stock XL

Rear axle3.73 electronic-locking axle
3.55 open→3.73 e-locking

Max towing: 7,400 lb → 8,400 lb+1,000 lb

Gains rear locker

No 4x4
No Auto 4WD
Has 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: 3.73 e-locking
Drive: 4x2
Tires: 245/70R17
GCWR: 13,300 lb
City / hwy: 19 / 25 mpg
Pro Power: —
Wheelbase: 141.5″

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