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2025 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

Compare 2025 Ford F-150 towing capacity, payload capacity, GVWR, GCWR, tongue weight planning, and configuration caveats. This page includes official-source engine, axle, cab, bed, drivetrain, hitch, and equipment breakdowns. Always verify your exact truck’s driver-door sticker, owner’s manual, manufacturer towing guide, hitch label, axle ratings, tire ratings, and trailer data plate.

Tow rating, up to
13,500lb
Payload, up to
2,440lb
GVWR
6,600–7,350lb
GCWR, up to
19,400lb

Official-source quick answer

Ford lists 13,500 lb max towing for properly equipped 2025 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost configurations with Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade. The highest conventional towing row extracted here is 13,500 lb. That is not a universal rating; it depends on the exact engine, axle ratio, cab, bed, drivetrain, tow equipment, payload, and hitch setup.

Ford states max payload varies by accessories and vehicle configuration; use the tire and loading label on the doorjamb for the exact truck. Official Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide engine summary and F-150 trailer towing selector tables. Rows below are extracted planning rows, not a replacement for the exact door label.

Source: 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide — checked against the manufacturer guide Source status: official pdf extracted

What changed from 2024

Nothing that affects what you can tow. Every engine carries the same maximum tow rating it had in 2024, the ceiling stays at 13,500 lb, and the highest listed GCWR is unchanged at 19,400 lb. Hitch receiver limits and the equipment required to reach the maximum row are also identical. The 2025 guide publishes 14 conventional towing rows where 2024 published 21 — fewer published combinations, not lower capability.

2025 versus 2024 maximum tow rating and payload by engine
Engine2024 max tow2025 max towPayload change
2.7L EcoBoost V68,400 lb8,400 lbNo change
3.5L EcoBoost V613,500 lb13,500 lb-5 lb
3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V611,200 lb11,200 lb+60 lb
5.0L Ti-VCT V812,900 lb12,900 lb-5 lb
3.5L High Output EcoBoost V68,200 lb8,200 lbNo change
5.2L Supercharged V88,700 lb8,700 lbNo change

Compared from the 2024 and 2025 manufacturer towing guides transcribed on this site. Payload figures are the published maximum for the engine, not for your truck — the tire and loading label in your door jamb is the only figure that describes the vehicle you own.

2025 Ford F-150 engine towing and payload summary

Maximum towing and payload values are configuration-specific and may not occur on the same exact truck. Use the engine summary as a source-backed starting point, then verify cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, package, payload label, and hitch rating.

  • 2.7L EcoBoost V6

    8,400lbMax towing

    1,775lbMax payload

    Horsepower
    325 @ 5,500 rpm
    Torque
    400 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm

    Verify exact cab, bed, axle, package, and payload label.

  • 3.5L EcoBoost V6

    13,500lbMax towing

    2,440lbMax payload

    Horsepower
    400 @ 5,250 rpm
    Torque
    500 lb-ft @ 3,100 rpm

    Requires Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade for the maximum row.

  • 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6

    11,200lbMax towing

    1,815lbMax payload

    Horsepower
    430 @ 5,250 rpm
    Torque
    570 lb-ft @ 3,100 rpm

    Verify exact cab, bed, axle, package, and payload label.

  • 5.0L Ti-VCT V8

    12,900lbMax towing

    2,225lbMax payload

    Horsepower
    400 @ 6,250 rpm
    Torque
    410 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm

    Max payload row is a SuperCrew 4x2 with 5.0L gas engine and required tow equipment.

  • 3.5L High Output EcoBoost V6

    8,200lbMax towing

    1,405lbMax payload

    Horsepower
    450 @ 5,250 rpm
    Torque
    510 lb-ft @ 3,100 rpm

    Raptor only; max payload listed with 37-inch tires.

  • 5.2L Supercharged V8

    8,700lbMax towing

    1,410lbMax payload

    Horsepower
    720 @ 6,650 rpm
    Torque
    640 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm

    Raptor R only.

Official conventional towing rows by axle, cab, bed, and drivetrain

These rows show why the max tow number changes so much inside the same model year. GCWR, axle ratio, wheelbase, drivetrain, cab, bed, and required tow equipment all matter.

2025 Ford F-150 conventional towing rows by engine
ConfigurationMax trailerGCWRRequired / notes
2.7L GTDI V6
Regular Cab · 8 ft4x2 · 3.73 axle · 141.5 in8,400 lb13,300 lb—
SuperCab · 6.5 ft4x2 · 3.73 axle · 145.4 in8,200 lb13,400 lb—
SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x2 · 3.73 axle · 145.4 in8,200 lb13,400 lb—
SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x4 · 3.73 axle · 145.4 in8,000 lb13,500 lb—
3.5L GTDI V6
Regular Cab · 8 ft4x2 · 3.31 axle · 141.5 in10,900 lb16,200 lb—
SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x2 · 3.55 axle · 145.4 in12,800 lb19,300 lbTow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade.
SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x4 · 3.55 axle · 145.4 in13,100 lb19,400 lbTow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade.
SuperCrew · 6.5 ft4x4 · 3.55 axle · 157.2 in13,500 lb19,400 lbTow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade.
5.0L 4-Valve V8
SuperCab · 6.5 ft4x2 · 3.15 axle · 145.4 in9,600 lb14,800 lb—
SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x4 · 3.73 axle · 145.4 in12,900 lb18,400 lbTow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade.
SuperCrew · 6.5 ft4x4 · 3.73 axle · 157.2 in12,800 lb18,400 lbTow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade.
3.5L Hybrid V6
SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x4 · 3.73 axle · 145.4 in11,200 lb18,400 lbTow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade.
3.5L High Output GTDI V6
Raptor SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x4 · 4.10 axle · 145.4 in8,200 lb14,600 lb—
5.2L Supercharged V8
Raptor R SuperCrew · 5.5 ft4x4 · 4.10 axle · 145.4 in8,700 lb15,300 lb—

— No note transcribed for this row: verify exact truck labels and owner manual.

Required checks

What the 2025 guide asks for before the maximum rows apply, the receiver limits, and the notes that come with them.

  1. 01

    Do not exceed 5,000 lb trailer weight without a weight-distribution system.

  2. 02

    Combined truck and trailer weight cannot exceed the listed GCWR.

  3. 03

    Trailer tongue load should be planned at 10% of loaded trailer weight for conventional towing.

  4. 04

    Trailer king pin load should be planned at 15% of loaded trailer weight for fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing.

  5. 05

    For F-150 pickup trailers over 11,600 lb, Ford lists Tow/Haul Package (53T); optional Max Tow Axle is required to achieve maximum towing.

  6. 06

    Verify rear GAWR, GVWR, tire ratings, hitch label, door-jamb payload, and the exact certification label before towing.

Hitch receiver limits

2025 Ford F-150 hitch receiver limits
HitchMax trailerMax tongue
Weight-carrying5,000lb500lb
Weight-distributing13,500lb1,350lb

Axle ratios

2025 Ford F-150 axle ratios and order codes
RatioNon-limited-slip codeElectronic-locking code
3.1515—
3.3127L3
3.5519L9
3.7326L6
4.10—L4

Frontal area and source notes

  • 55 sq ft for F-150 pickup trailer ratings of 7,700 lb or less.
  • 65 sq ft for F-150 pickup trailer ratings of 7,701 lb and greater.
  • 75 sq ft for fifth-wheel and gooseneck applications.

Technical data

2025 Ford F-150 towing capacity chart

The sheet below shows the current project rows that apply to the 2025 Ford F-150. Ratings can change by engine, axle ratio, cab, bed, drivetrain, tow package, trim, and options.

Engine

2025

3.5L V6 EcoBoost

F-150 (3.5L EcoBoost)

Max towing capacity
13,500lb
Max payload capacity
2,440lb
GVWR
7,050lb
GCWR
19,400lb

With 600 lb aboard

97%of payload used towing the full 13,500 lb — 2,355 of 2,440 lb

Planning figures for this configuration
Trailer the payload allows14,154 lb
Runs out firstTow ratingby 654 lb
Travel trailer tongue weight, 10–15%1,350–2,025 lb

Payload minus 600 lb of load, at 13% tongue weight.

Check it against your trailer

Source note

Official 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide lists 13,500 lb max towing when properly equipped with Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade.

2025 Ford F-150 payload, GVWR, and GCWR

The listed 2025 Ford F-150 payload range is 1,405 lb to 2,440 lb. GVWR ranges from 6,600 lb to 7,350 lb. GCWR: 13,500 lb to 19,400 lb.

Payload is often the first practical limit because passengers, cargo, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue or pin weight all count against it.

Ford towing guide tables do not replace the payload, GVWR, GAWR, tire, and hitch labels on your exact truck.

Compare other Ford F-150 years

Other Ford F-150 model years with an official configuration table. For every other year, the model page lists the towing, payload, GVWR, and GCWR ranges by year range and engine.

2025 Ford F-150 towing capacity FAQ

What is the 2025 Ford F-150 towing capacity?

The listed 2025 Ford F-150 towing capacity range on this page is 8,200 lb to 13,500 lb. Verify the exact engine, axle ratio, tow package, payload label, GVWR, GCWR, hitch rating, and owner’s manual before towing.

What is the 2025 Ford F-150 payload capacity?

The listed 2025 Ford F-150 payload range is 1,405 lb to 2,440 lb. The driver-door tire and loading label is the best source for your exact truck because options and accessories change payload.

What GVWR and GCWR apply to the 2025 Ford F-150?

The listed 2025 Ford F-150 GVWR range is 6,600 lb to 7,350 lb. GCWR: 13,500 lb to 19,400 lb. These ratings vary by configuration.

Does tongue weight count against 2025 Ford F-150 payload?

Yes. Trailer tongue weight or fifth-wheel pin weight counts against payload along with passengers, cargo, accessories, and hitch equipment.

Where should I verify 2025 Ford F-150 towing specs?

Use the manufacturer towing guide, owner’s manual, driver-door payload sticker, certification label, hitch label, axle ratings, tire ratings, and trailer data plate.

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