2025 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 towing capacity
The 2025 Ford F-150 with the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 tows up to 13,000 lb. That figure requires SuperCrew 4x2, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package.
What it means loaded
A trailer at the full 13,000 lb puts roughly 1,560 lb on the hitch at a typical 12% tongue weight. Against the 2025 Ford F-150's best-case payload of 2,445 lb, that leaves about 885 lb for passengers, fuel, gear and the weight-distributing hitch — which is why this engine will run out of payload before it runs out of towing capacity.
Against the other 2025 engines
| Engine | Max towing | vs. this engine | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 13,000 lb | this page | 400 hp / 410 lb-ft |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 10,100 lb | −2,900 lb | 325 hp / 400 lb-ft |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | +500 lb | 400 hp / 500 lb-ft |
| 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | 12,700 lb | −300 lb | 430 hp / 570 lb-ft |
| 3.5L High-Output EcoBoost V6 (Raptor) | 8,200 lb | −4,800 lb | 450 hp / 510 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 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide.
Common questions
How much can a 2025 Ford F-150 with the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 tow?
Up to 13,000 lb, configured as SuperCrew 4x2, 3.73 axle, Max Trailer Tow Package. The engine makes 400 hp and 410 lb-ft, with a GCWR of 18,500 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.
How much less does the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 tow than the top 2025 Ford F-150 engine?
The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 is rated at 13,500 lb, which is 500 lb more than the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8's 13,000 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 13,000 lb?
Yes. That rating assumes SuperCrew 4x2, 3.73 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 2025 RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Figures reviewed 10 August 2026.