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

11,000 lb, as an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x4 with the 3.5L V6, which costs $44,525.

2026 Ford F-150 XL · Towing · 8,000 lb

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

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

Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 88 ways to build an XL in our data, 76 are rated for 8,000 lb or more. 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. Of the 88 ways to build an XL in our data, 76 are rated for 8,000 lb or more. 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 .

XL engines at 8,000 lb

Engine	Most it tows in an XL	Cheapest rated for 8,000 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$37,860Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · 3.73 electronic-locking axle · rated 8,400 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 XL 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 XL 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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