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2023 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 5,000 – 11,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2023 Ford F-150 tow?
Across 39 configurations with published ratings, 2023 Ford F-150 towing capacity ranges from 5,000 lbs to 11,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2023 Ford F-150 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 39 of 39
Highest-rated example: Limited · 4x4 · SuperCrew Cab — 11,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 5,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2023 Ford F-150. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.73 | 11,000 lbs | 2,102 lbs |
| Tremor | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.73 | 10,000 lbs | 2,102 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.15 | 9,000 lbs | 2,139 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.15 | 9,000 lbs | 2,238 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,138 lbs |
| King Ranch | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,136 lbs |
| Lariat | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 6.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,136 lbs |
| Platinum | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 5.5 ft | 3.15 | 9,000 lbs | 2,139 lbs |
| Platinum | SuperCrew Cab | 4x2 | 6.5 ft | 3.15 | 9,000 lbs | 2,238 lbs |
| Platinum | SuperCrew Cab | 4x4 | 5.5 ft | 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 2,138 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2023 Ford F-150 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 5,000 – 9,000 lbs (median 7,000 lbs) across 18 configurations in this dataset.
2023 Ford F-150 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,000 – 11,000 lbs (median 9,000 lbs) across 21 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2023 Ford F-150 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,000 – 8,000 lbs (8 configurations).
2023 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 5,000 – 11,000 lbs (23 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 9,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 9 |
| 3.55 | 5,000 – 7,000 lbs | 17 |
| 3.73 | 8,000 – 11,000 lbs | 8 |
| 4.10 | 8,000 lbs | 1 |
2023 Ford F-150 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,310 – 2,238 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 39
Highest-payload configurations
- King Ranch · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,238 lbs
- Platinum · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,238 lbs
- XL · 4x4 — 2,209 lbs
- XLT · 4x4 — 2,209 lbs
- King Ranch · 4x2 · SuperCrew Cab — 2,139 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2023 Ford F-150 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 5,000 – 9,000 lbs | 18 |
| 4x4 | 5,000 – 11,000 lbs | 21 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 5,000 – 8,000 lbs | 8 |
| SuperCrew Cab | 5,000 – 11,000 lbs | 23 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5,000 – 11,000 lbs | 13 |
| 6.5 ft | 5,000 – 9,000 lbs | 18 |
| 8 ft | 5,000 – 9,000 lbs | 8 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15 | 9,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 4 |
| 3.31 | 9,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 9 |
| 3.55 | 5,000 – 7,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 17 |
| 3.73 | 8,000 – 11,000 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 8 |
| 4.10 | 8,000 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 1 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.15, 3.31, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10
- Cab styles: Regular Cab, SuperCrew Cab
- Bed lengths: 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 5,000 – 11,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 11,000 lbs | 4,948 lbs | 2,102 lbs | 430 | 570 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| Tremor 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 10,000 lbs | 4,948 lbs | 2,102 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,661 lbs | 2,139 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.15 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,712 lbs | 2,238 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.15 | 157.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,912 lbs | 2,138 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,014 lbs | 2,136 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,014 lbs | 2,136 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,661 lbs | 2,139 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.15 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,712 lbs | 2,238 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.15 | 157.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,912 lbs | 2,138 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 145.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,014 lbs | 2,136 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCab 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,941 lbs | 2,209 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,014 lbs | 2,136 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCab 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 4,941 lbs | 2,209 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 9,000 lbs | 5,014 lbs | 2,136 lbs | 400 | 410 | 3.31 | 157.0 |
| Raptor 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 5,740 lbs | 1,310 lbs | 450 | 510 | 4.10 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,363 lbs | 1,962 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.73 | 141.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCab 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,598 lbs | 1,882 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,705 lbs | 1,765 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,363 lbs | 1,962 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.73 | 141.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCab 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,598 lbs | 1,882 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 8,000 lbs | 4,705 lbs | 1,765 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.73 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,584 lbs | 1,816 lbs | 325 | 400 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,616 lbs | 1,834 lbs | 325 | 400 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,838 lbs | 1,762 lbs | 325 | 400 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCab 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,574 lbs | 1,926 lbs | 325 | 400 | 3.55 | 163.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,616 lbs | 1,834 lbs | 325 | 400 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCab 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,574 lbs | 1,926 lbs | 325 | 400 | 3.55 | 163.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 7,000 lbs | 4,616 lbs | 1,834 lbs | 325 | 400 | 3.55 | 157.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,021 lbs | 1,989 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
| XL 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,122 lbs | 1,978 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 141.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCab 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,345 lbs | 1,905 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,465 lbs | 1,785 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,275 lbs | 1,775 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,021 lbs | 1,989 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
| XLT 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,122 lbs | 1,978 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 141.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCab 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,345 lbs | 1,905 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,465 lbs | 1,785 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 145.0 |
| XLT 4x4 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box 122 in. WB | 5,000 lbs | 4,275 lbs | 1,775 lbs | 290 | 265 | 3.55 | 122.0 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.