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

13,500 lb, as an XLT SuperCrew, 6.5-ft bed 4x4 with the 3.5L V6, equipment group 301A, the XLT Black Appearance package, the Tow/Haul package and the Max Tow axle, which costs $57,575.

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

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

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

Yes, if it's ordered right. Of the 1,212 ways to build an XLT in our data, 1,126 are rated for 8,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $46,265 and is rated for 8,200 lb. It's an XLT 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 1,212 ways to build an XLT in our data, 1,126 are rated for 8,000 lb or more. The cheapest costs $46,265 and is rated for 8,200 lb. It's an XLT , 6.5-ft bed with the 2.7L and the 3.73 .

XLT engines at 8,000 lb

Engine	Most it tows in an XLT	Cheapest rated for 8,000 lb
3.5L V6	Max 13,500 lb	Cheapest rated for it$47,915SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,900 lb
5.0L V8	Max 12,800 lb	Cheapest rated for it$48,290SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 5.0L V8 · rated 9,600 lb
3.5L hybrid	Max 12,300 lb	Cheapest rated for it$52,310SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L hybrid · XLT (301A) · rated 11,100 lb
2.7L V6	Max 8,200 lb	Cheapest rated for it$46,265SuperCab, 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 XLT 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 XLT rated for 8,000 lb

↑ The answer

XLT

$46,265

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

XLT

$46,265

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

Towing

Off-road

Bed & power

Appearance

Vs. a stock XLT

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: 245/70R17
GCWR: 13,400 lb
City / hwy: 19 / 25 mpg
Pro Power: —
Wheelbase: 145.4″

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