2021 Ford F150 Towing Capacity

Ford hasn't officially released the towing and payload numbers yet unfortunately. But places like Car and Driver are saying maximum towing capacity of at least 13,000 pounds.

Ford just sent out a press release saying that the F-150 has best in class towing and payload.

Maximum tow rating of 14,000 pounds (F-150 SuperCab 8’ box and SuperCrew 4x2 with available 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package)
Maximum payload of 3,325 pounds (F-150 Regular Cab, 8-foot box, 4x2 with available 5.0L V8 engine and Max Trailer Tow and Heavy-Duty Payload Packages


DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 29, 2020 – With 43 years of F-Series reigning as best-selling truck in America, the all-new Ford F-150 continues to set standards – No other full-size light-duty pickup can match its maximum conventional towing* or payload**, and no other truck provides the electrified power and capability of the available 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ full hybrid offering the most horsepower and torque in the F-150 lineup.

“F-150 is the flagship of Ford’s dedication to building the best trucks and represents our commitment to not just meeting customer needs but exceeding them,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. “With capability and functionality foundational to F-Series, the all-new F-150 not only tows more and hauls more than any other light-duty full-size pickup, it is built to surpass customer expectations with smart innovations that will make them even more productive every day.”

The all-new F-150 brings features like available Pro Power Onboard, Interior Work Surface, Pro Trailer Backup Assist and a Tailgate Work Surface, plus advanced driver-assist and connectivity technology. Standard over-the-air updates keep F-150 at the forefront of technology, while its all-new interior is designed to be comfortable, useful and connected.

Tow more, haul more, get more done

The 2021 F-150 is built on a fully boxed high-strength steel frame with a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body and box. When equipped with the proven available 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 and Max Trailer Tow Package, F-150 is rated for more conventional towing than any light-duty full-size pickup – a maximum 14,000 pounds, a gain of 800 pounds over the 2020 model.

PowerBoost full hybrid trucks are rated at a maximum of 12,700 pounds of conventional towing – the most towing ever offered by any full hybrid pickup. Maximum payload increases to 3,325 pounds – more than 1,000 pounds over F-150’s closest full-size light-duty competitor – with gains across most trim levels and configurations. PowerBoost-equipped trucks debut with a maximum payload of 2,120 pounds for the Crew Cab 4x2 model with 6.5-foot box.



New kind of power

The all-new class-exclusive 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid is the most powerful option in the F-150 lineup, making 430 horsepower and 570 lb.-ft. of torque. Not only does this powertrain deliver the most torque ever in an F-150, its standard Pro Power Onboard brings unmatched exportable power, 2.4 kilowatts of standard power and an available 7.2 kilowatts – enough to power 28 average refrigerators.

F-150’s 5.0-liter V8 gets a bump of 5 horsepower and 10 lb.-ft. of torque, to 400 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft., while the proven 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 is now rated at 400 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. – a jump of 25 horsepower and 30 lb.-ft. of torque. With six engine options all paired with the Ford-designed and assembled 10-speed automatic transmission, there’s an F-150 for every job, every budget and every hardworking customer.



Technology and innovation that count

The all-new F-150 adds technology that works to improve towing convenience and driver confidence. It is the only light-duty full size pickup with available Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Trailer Reverse Guidance. New Trailer Reverse Guidance uses the truck’s high-resolution cameras to provide multiple views along with helpful graphics that tell drivers which way to turn the steering wheel when backing up. Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes backing up a trailer as easy as turning a dial.

F-150 provides customer-focused features including standard 4G LTE modem with Wi-Fi hotspot, new standard tailgate clamp pockets, available Interior Work Surface, available Tailgate Work Surface, available Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0 and available class-exclusive Max Recline Seats.

The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 goes on sale this fall. It is proudly built and assembled in America at Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, and Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri.



* F-150 Regular Cab, 8-foot box, 4x2 with available 5.0L V8 engine and Max Trailer Tow and Heavy-Duty Payload Packages

** F-150 SuperCab 8’ box and SuperCrew 4x2 with available 3.5L EcoBoost and Max Trailer Tow Package

When trying to figure out which pickup truck has better towing capacity, for both the 2021 Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado it could get very confusing with all the possible combinations. So here’s a comprehensive towing and payload guide that break down the essentials for you:

2021 FORD F-150 TOWING CAPACITY

Regular Cab (6.5-Foot Bed)


Regular Cab (Eight-Foot Bed)


SuperCab (6.5-Foot Bed)


SuperCab (Eight-Foot Bed)


SuperCrew (5.5-Foot Bed)


SuperCrew (6.5-Foot Bed)


2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 TOWING CAPACITY

Crew Cab (Short Bed)


Crew Cab (Standard Bed)


Double Cabs (Standard Bed)


Regular Cab (Long Bed)

2021 FORD F-150 PAYLOAD CAPACITY

Regular Cab (6.5-Foot Bed)


Regular Cab (Eight-Foot Bed)


SuperCab (6.5-Foot Bed)


SuperCab (Eight-Foot Bed)

SuperCrew (5.5-Foot Bed)



SuperCrew (6.5-Foot Bed)



2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PAYLOAD CAPACITY

Crew Cab (Short Bed)


Crew Cab (Standard Bed)


Double Cabs (Standard Bed)

2021 Ford F-150 vs 2021 Ram 1500 Towing and Payload Capacity

Quad Cab (6.4-Foot Bed)


Crew Cab (5.7-Foot Bed)


Crew Cab (6.4-Foot Bed)