2021 Ford F-150 towing capacity
The 2021 Ford F-150 tows up to 14,000 lb with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. Below is every engine offered that year with its own rating, and the configuration each one requires.
Towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Power | Max towing | GCWR | Configuration required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 hp / 265 lb-ft | 8,200 lb | 13,000 lb | Regular Cab 4x2, 3.73 axle, Trailer Tow Package |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 hp / 400 lb-ft | 10,100 lb | 15,900 lb | SuperCrew 4x2, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft | 13,000 lb | 18,500 lb | SuperCrew 4x2, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft | 14,000 lb | 19,500 lb | SuperCrew 4x2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package |
| 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | 430 hp / 570 lb-ft | 12,700 lb | 18,100 lb | SuperCrew 4x2, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package |
Source: Ford 2021 RV & Trailer Towing Guide.
What that actually means loaded
Towing the full 14,000 lb puts roughly 1,680 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2021 Ford F-150's best-case payload of 3,325 lb, that leaves about 1,645 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch itself.
That calculation uses the maximum payload figure, which belongs to a stripped work-truck configuration. A loaded crew cab of the same model year typically carries several hundred pounds less. Read the yellow label in your door jamb — it gives your truck's real number, not the brochure's.
Common questions
How much can a 2021 Ford F-150 tow?
Up to 14,000 lb with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, configured as SuperCrew 4x2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package. The lowest-rated engine that year, the 3.3L Ti-VCT V6, tows 8,200 lb. Your truck's own rating depends on cab, bed, drivetrain and axle ratio.
What is the payload of a 2021 Ford F-150?
Maximum payload for the 2021 Ford F-150 is 3,325 lb in its highest-payload configuration. That figure covers passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight combined, so pulling a 14,000 lb trailer at 12% tongue weight uses about 1,680 lb of it before anyone gets in the truck.
Does a 2021 Ford F-150 need a tow package to reach its maximum?
Yes. Peak ratings assume the factory tow package — the upgraded hitch receiver, wiring, transmission cooling and in most cases a specific axle ratio. A truck without it is rated substantially lower even with the same engine.
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Full breakdown: 2021 Ford F-150 towing capacity
Other years and specs
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 2021 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.