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How much can the 2021 Ford F-150 tow?
By Product Expert | Posted in FAQs, Ford, New Ford Models, Towing & Payload on Monday, October 5th, 2020 at 11:33 pm
2021 Ford F-150 Engine-Specific Towing Capacities and More
Ford has recently released a slew of new details about its upcoming 2021 Ford F-150, and the automotive world is in a tizzy of excitement. Nearly every aspect of America’s best-selling vehicle is receiving some form of improvement. Of course, the availability of the first hybrid F-150 engine option is an especially titillating tidbit.
Some things don’t change, however, and one of these stalwart elements is the interest pickup drivers hold in towing capacities. All the bells and whistles don’t mean much, after all, if the machine can’t do the job it’s intended for.
So, where do the latest Ford developments stand in this regard? How much can the 2021 Ford F-150 tow?
The 2021 Ford F-150 has a class-leading conventional towing capacity of up to 14,00 pounds. This figure applies to models equipped with the 400 horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, SuperCab, two-wheel drive and the Max Trailer Tow package.
Can the 2021 Ford F-150 tow more than the 2020 F-150?
Yes, the 14,000-pound conventional towing limit of the 2021 F-150 is 800 pounds more than the 13,200-pound limit of the 2020 model.
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2021 Ford F-150 Horsepower, Torque and Payload Figures
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Payload |
| 3.3-liter V-6 | 290 hp | 265 lb-ft | 1,985 pounds |
| 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 | 325 hp | 400 lb-ft | 2,480 pounds |
| 5.0-liter V-8 | 400 hp | 410 lb-ft | 3,325 pounds |
| 3.0-liter Power Stroke V-6 (Turbodiesel) | 250 hp | 440 lb-ft | 1,840 pounds |
| 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 | 400 hp | 500 lb-ft | 3,250 pounds |
| 3.5-liter PowerBoost V-6 (Hybrid) | 430 hp | 570 lb-ft | 2,120 pounds |
As a special bonus, we’ve also included the horsepower, torque and payload numbers for each 2021 F-150 engine. Enjoy!
How much can each 2021 Ford F-150 engine option tow?
| Engine | Towing Capacity |
| 3.3-liter V-6 | 8,200 pounds |
| 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 | 10,100 pounda |
| 5.0-liter V-8 | 13,000 pounds |
| 3.0-liter Power Stroke V-6 (Turbo-Diesel) | 12,100 pounds |
| 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 | 14,000 pounds |
| 3.5-liter PowerBoost V-6 (Hybrid) | 12,700 pounds |
Note that, in addition to the engine chosen, body configurations and other options play a role in how much a specific 2021 F-150 model will be able to tow. More data on this subject is forthcoming, and will likely be released closer to the lineup’s on-sale date later this fall.
