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 · 8,000 lb

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

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

Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 23 ways to build an STX in our data, 14 are rated for 8,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $45,425 and is rated for 8,200 lb. It's an STX SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 with the 2.7L V6 and the 3.73 electronic-locking axle.

Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 23 ways to build an STX in our data, 14 are rated for 8,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $45,425 and is rated for 8,200 lb. It's an STX , 6.5-ft bed with the 2.7L and the 3.73 .

STX engines at 8,000 lb

Engine	Most it tows in an STX	Cheapest rated for 8,000 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$45,425SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · 3.73 electronic-locking axle · 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 weights, other trims

The STX at

Every trim at 8,000 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 8,000 lb

↑ The answer

STX

$45,425

SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed · 3.73 electronic-locking axle

STX

$45,425

SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed · 3.73 electronic-locking axle

Tow: lb; +700 lb
Payload: lb; ·
Bed: ft; ·
Torque: lb-ft; ·

Max towing: lb; +700 lb vs. stock
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
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 8,200 lb rating

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

Trailer · 8k lb

Tows it

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

Choose a trim

Cab

Bed

Packages & options

Engine & drive

Equipment group

Vs. a stock STX

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

Max towing: 7,500 lb → 8,200 lb+700 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: 265/60R18
GCWR: 13,400 lb
City / hwy: 19 / 25 mpg
Pro Power: —
Wheelbase: 145.4″

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