2019 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 towing capacity
The 2019 Ford F-150 with the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 tows up to 11,600 lb. That figure requires SuperCrew 4x2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 11,600 lb puts roughly 1,392 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2019 Ford F-150's best-case payload of 3,270 lb, that leaves about 1,878 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch.
Against the other 2019 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 11,600 lb | this page | 395 hp / 400 lb-ft |
| 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 7,700 lb | −3,900 lb | 290 hp / 265 lb-ft |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 9,000 lb | −2,600 lb | 325 hp / 400 lb-ft |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,200 lb | +1,600 lb | 375 hp / 470 lb-ft |
| 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6 | 11,400 lb | −200 lb | 250 hp / 440 lb-ft |
The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 across model years
| Year | Max towing | GCWR | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,000 lb | 18,500 lb | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 2024 | 13,000 lb | 18,500 lb | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 2023 | 13,000 lb | 18,500 lb | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 2022 | 13,000 lb | 18,500 lb | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 2021 | 13,000 lb | 18,500 lb | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 2020 | 11,600 lb | 17,100 lb | 395 hp / 400 lb-ft |
| 2019 | 11,600 lb | 17,100 lb | 395 hp / 400 lb-ft |
Source: Ford 2019 RV & Trailer Towing Guide.
Common questions
How much can a 2019 Ford F-150 with the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 tow?
Up to 11,600 lb, configured as SuperCrew 4x2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package. The engine makes 395 hp and 400 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 17,100 lb. Your own truck's rating depends on its cab, bed, drivetrain and axle ratio, and is printed on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
How much less does the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 tow than the top 2019 Ford F-150 engine?
The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 is rated at 13,200 lb, which is 1,600 lb more than the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8's 11,600 lb. Whether that gap matters depends on payload — tongue weight, not towing capacity, is what most half-ton owners actually run out of first.
Does the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 need the tow package to reach 11,600 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes SuperCrew 4x2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package. Without the factory tow package — the upgraded receiver, wiring, cooling and in most cases a specific axle ratio — the same engine is rated substantially lower.
Related
Check your door jamb. The figures here are the maximum ratings for a properly equipped truck in its best towing configuration. Your specific truck's cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio and options all lower it. The certification label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual are the authority for your vehicle. Source: Ford 2019 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.