Ford F150 towing capacity by year
The Ford F150 has tow data across 33 model years, from 1992 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Ford F150 carries a maximum tow rating of 13,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2024 model year at 14,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford F150 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Ford F150 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Ford F150, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Ford F150 years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford F150 | 14 | 13,500 |
| 2024 Ford F150 | 36 | 14,000 |
| 2023 Ford F150 | 32 | 14,000 |
| 2022 Ford F150 | 36 | 14,000 |
| 2021 Ford F150 | 34 | 13,000 |
Older Ford F150 years (1992–2020)
Earlier model years for the Ford F150, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F150 | 40 | 11,500 |
| 2019 Ford F150 | 37 | 11,500 |
| 2018 Ford F150 | 42 | 12,200 |
| 2017 Ford F150 | 42 | 12,200 |
| 2016 Ford F150 | 38 | 12,200 |
| 2015 Ford F150 | 36 | 12,200 |
| 2014 Ford F150 | 55 | 11,300 |
| 2013 Ford F150 | 53 | 11,300 |
| 2012 Ford F150 | 55 | 11,300 |
| 2011 Ford F150 | 57 | 11,300 |
| 2010 Ford F150 | 47 | 11,300 |
| 2009 Ford F150 | 51 | 11,300 |
| 2008 Ford F150 | 54 | 10,500 |
| 2006 Ford F150 | 46 | 9,900 |
| 2005 Ford F150 | 39 | 9,900 |
| 2004 Ford F150 | 48 | 9,500 |
| 2003 Ford F150 | 41 | 8,800 |
| 2002 Ford F150 | 15 | 8,800 |
| 2001 Ford F150 | 13 | 8,700 |
| 2000 Ford F150 | 9 | 8,800 |
| 1999 Ford F150 | 7 | 8,000 |
| 1998 Ford F150 | 6 | 8,200 |
| 1997 Ford F150 | 6 | 8,200 |
| 1996 Ford F150 | 6 | 8,200 |
| 1995 Ford F150 | 7 | 7,600 |
| 1994 Ford F150 | 7 | 7,600 |
| 1993 Ford F150 | 7 | 7,600 |
| 1992 Ford F150 | 6 | 7,600 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.