What's the cheapest 2026 Ford F-150 that can tow 9,000 lb?

$39,510 before the destination charge, rated for 10,900 lb. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 with the 3.5L V6.

2026 Ford F-150 · Towing · 9,000 lb

Can a 2026 Ford F-150 tow 9,000 lb?

Q: Can a 2026 Ford F-150 tow 9,000 lb?

Yes, on the right trim. Seven of the eight trims can be ordered to tow 9,000 lb: 1,949 of the 2,166 ways to build an F-150 in our data. The cheapest costs $39,510 and is rated for 10,900 lb. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 with the 3.5L V6.

Yes, on the right trim. Seven of the eight can be ordered to tow 9,000 lb: 1,949 of the 2,166 ways to build an F-150 in our data. The cheapest costs $39,510 and is rated for 10,900 lb. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed with the 3.5L .

Every trim at 9,000 lb

Trim	Most it tows	Builds rated for 9,000 lb	Cheapest that is
XL	Max 11,000 lb	Builds rated for it 64 of 88	Cheapest rated for it$39,510XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,900 lb
STX	Max 11,100 lb	Builds rated for it 5 of 23	Cheapest rated for it$55,015STX SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L hybrid · STX Mid (200A) · rated 11,100 lb
XLT	Max 13,500 lb	Builds rated for it 1,040 of 1,212	Cheapest rated for it$47,915XLT SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,900 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 None	Cheapest rated for it—

The hitch math

Ford says to plan on a of 10% of the trailer: about 900 lb for 9,000 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.

Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 1,400 lb in all. Ford's with the 3.5L V6 is 2,440 lb, so 1,040 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 9,000 lb

↑ The answer

XL

$39,510

Regular Cab, 8-ft bed · 3.5L EcoBoost V6

XL

$39,510

Regular Cab, 8-ft bed · 3.5L EcoBoost V6

Tow: lb; +3,500 lb
Payload: lb; +665 lb
Bed: ft; ·
Torque: lb-ft; +100 lb-ft

Max towing: lb; +3,500 lb vs. stock
Payload, best case: lb; +665 lb vs. stock
Bed: ft; Regular
Torque: lb-ft; +100 lb-ft vs. stock
Highway mpg: mpg; 17 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

9,000 of 10,900 lb rating

900 tongue + 500 aboard, of 2,440 lb best case

Trailer · 9k lb

Tows it

1,900 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

Engine3.5L EcoBoost V6
2.7L V6→3.5L V6
Rear axleXL
3.55 open→3.31 open

Max towing: 7,400 lb → 10,900 lb+3,500 lb
Payload, best case: 1,775 lb → 2,440 lb+665 lb
Torque: 400 lb-ft → 500 lb-ft+100 lb-ft

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: 3.5L V6 · 382 hp
Rear axle: 3.31 open
Drive: 4x2
Tires: 245/70R17
GCWR: 16,200 lb
City / hwy: 17 / 25 mpg
Pro Power: —
Wheelbase: 141.5″

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