The towing capacity of the 2018 Ford F-150 ranges from 5,000 to 13,200 lbs., depending on the truck’s configuration. The Ford F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series—Canada’s best-selling truck for 38 years—and continues to innovate with the addition of breakthrough towing technology.
Let’s talk about the factors that determine towing capacity.
Engine Type
Max towing capacity is determined by what engine is running your 2018 F-150. There are five engine options for the current F-150, and each model provides a different towing capacity.
|
Type of Engine |
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 |
2.7L EcoBoost |
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 |
3.5L EcoBoost |
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel |
|
Max Towing Capacity |
7,700 lbs. |
9,000 lbs. |
11,600 lbs. |
13,200 lbs. |
11,400 lbs. |
Axle Ratio and Vehicle Weight
Aside from engine type, axle ratio and vehicle weight are factors that determine towing capacity. The heavier the truck, the larger the towing capacity.
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Type of Engine |
Axle Ratio |
GCWR |
Max Capacity |
|
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 |
3.55 |
9,500/9,600 9,900 |
5,100 5,000 5,000 |
|
3.73 |
12,100/12,200 12,300/12,500 12,600 |
7,700 7,400 7,400 |
|
|
2.7L EcoBoost |
3.15 |
12,200/12,300 12,600/12,700 |
7,600 7,700 |
|
3.31 |
12,200/12,300 12,600/12,700 |
7,600 7,700 |
|
|
3.55 |
12,500/12,600 12,800/12,900 |
7,600 7,600 |
|
|
3.73 |
13,100/13,200 13,300/14,100 14,300 |
8,500 8,400 9,000 |
|
|
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 |
3.15 |
13,000/13,900 14,200/14,300 |
8,300 9,200 |
|
3.31 |
13,000/13,200 13,900/14,100 14,300/14,400 |
8,300 9,100 9,200 |
|
|
3.55 |
13,200/13,800 15,200/15,300 |
9,100 9,100 10,100 10,200 |
|
|
3.73 |
14,600/16,000 16,500/16,600 16,900 |
9,700 10,900 11,300 11,600 |
|
|
3.5L EcoBoost |
3.15 |
15,500/15,800 15,900 |
10,600 10,700 |
|
3.31 |
15,800/16,000 |
10,700 10,700 |
|
|
3.55 |
15,500/15,800 15,900/16,000 18,400 |
10,700 10,700 11,200 12,700 13,200 |
|
|
3.73 |
17,000/17,100 |
12,100 |
With its new high-strength aluminum-alloy and steel body, the F-150 is built for the Albertan lifestyle. The possibilities are endless: whether towing your boat to Sylvan Lake or towing your heavy-duty equipment, you can always count on the new 2018 F-150 to get the job done. Visit us or contact us at (780) 434-8411 to find out more about the towing power of Canada’s best-selling truck.
