Looking to find out just how much you can tow with the Ford F-150? While the 2021 Ford F-150 has a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds when properly equipped, the exact towing capacity of the F-150 you get will depend on the configuration you end up choosing. To make sure your new truck has the strength to tow your trailer and equipment around Marshall, Jefferson, and Waskom, TX, our Marshall Ford team gives you even more details on the F-150 capabilities and specs below.Â
| Engine Options | 6 |
| Maximum Torque | 570 lb-ft |
| Towing Capacity | 14,000 pounds (when properly equipped) |
| Payload Capacity | 3,325 pounds |
Ford F-150 Engine Specs
The exact towing capacity of the F-150 will mainly depend on the engine you choose to have power this truck. Overall, there are six different engine options with the 2021 F-150. Standard is a 290-horsepower 3.3L V6 engine that has a towing capacity of 8,200 pounds when properly equipped. To get the maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, you'll want to get the available 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine that creates 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. Let's look at what other engine choices the Ford F-150 offers.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity (when properly equipped) |
| 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 | 325 | 400 lb-ft | 10,100 pounds |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 400 | 410 lb-ft | 13,000 pounds |
| 3.0L Power Stroke® V6 | 250 | 440 lb-ft | 12,100 pounds |
| 3.5L PowerBoostâ„¢ Full Hybrid V6 | 430 | 570 lb-ft | 12,700 pounds |
Towing Technology
There are also a handful of features the 2021 Ford F-150 has that helps you out while towing. Standard features like Trailer Sway Control help keep everything stable when driving, while the Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist helps you quickly line up your truck to your trailer. You can also get other available assistive technologies like:
- Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage
- LED projector headlamps with Adaptive Dynamic Bending
These systems help you in a variety of ways while towing to provide a more confident and safe driving experience. Back up your trailer with ease, know when it's safe to change lanes while towing, and navigate around at night, thanks to these features!
Beyond its ability to tow a great deal of weight, there are a variety of other benefits the 2021 Ford F-150 offers. Its bed can also carry a range of tools, equipment, and gear, since it has a maximum payload capacity of 3,325 pounds and up to 77.4 cubic feet of cargo volume.