2023 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 towing capacity
The 2023 Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 tows up to 14,000 lb — the highest rating offered that model year. That figure requires SuperCrew 4x2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 14,000 lb puts roughly 1,680 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2023 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.
Against the other 2023 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 14,000 lb | this page | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft |
| 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 8,200 lb | −5,800 lb | 290 hp / 265 lb-ft |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 10,100 lb | −3,900 lb | 325 hp / 400 lb-ft |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 13,000 lb | −1,000 lb | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | 12,700 lb | −1,300 lb | 430 hp / 570 lb-ft |
The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 across model years
| Year | Max towing | GCWR | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,500 lb | 19,000 lb | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft |
| 2024 | 13,500 lb | 19,000 lb | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft |
| 2023 | 14,000 lb | 19,500 lb | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft |
| 2022 | 14,000 lb | 19,500 lb | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft |
| 2021 | 14,000 lb | 19,500 lb | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft |
| 2020 | 13,200 lb | 18,300 lb | 375 hp / 470 lb-ft |
| 2019 | 13,200 lb | 18,300 lb | 375 hp / 470 lb-ft |
Source: Ford 2023 RV & Trailer Towing Guide.
Common questions
How much can a 2023 Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 tow?
Up to 14,000 lb, configured as SuperCrew 4x2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package. The engine makes 400 hp and 500 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 19,500 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.
Is the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 the best Ford F-150 engine for towing?
For the 2023 Ford F-150, yes — at 14,000 lb it carries the highest rating of any engine offered that year. The next closest is the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8. Configuration still matters more than most buyers expect: the wrong axle ratio or a heavier cab gives back more capacity than the gap between two engines.
Does the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 need the tow package to reach 14,000 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 2023 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.