2025 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity by Engine
Weber Ford • Granite City, Illinois • St. Louis Area
Match the 2025 F-150 to the trailer you will actually tow
A properly equipped 2025 Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. Other engines and configurations have different limits. Begin with the engine table, then check the exact truck’s equipment, payload, axle and hitch ratings against the loaded trailer.
2025 Ford F-150 maximum towing by engine
Ford’s 2025 towing guide lists these maximum available ratings. They describe properly equipped configurations across the lineup; they are not a rating for every truck with that engine. Payload and towing maxima are separate and may not be available together on one truck.
| Engine | Maximum available towing | Application or equipment note |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 8,400 lb | Match the exact configuration to the 2025 selector. |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 13,500 lb | Maximum requires Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade. |
| 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 | 11,200 lb | Maximum requires Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade. |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 12,900 lb | Maximum requires Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle upgrade. |
| High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 8,200 lb | F-150 Raptor application. |
| 5.2L supercharged V8 | 8,700 lb | F-150 Raptor R application. |
The tow package and axle matter as much as the engine name
A listing that says EcoBoost or Tow/Haul does not establish the maximum rating. Use the model year, cab, wheelbase, drivetrain, axle ratio and installed towing equipment to find the matching row in Ford’s 2025 F-150 towing guide. Read the footnotes for that row.
Ask for the original equipment information and relevant labels when comparing a used truck. A hitch receiver alone does not show that the truck has every item required for a particular rating. An aftermarket part also does not automatically increase the manufacturer’s vehicle ratings.
Check receiver, ball mount, hitch ball and any required weight-distributing equipment as a complete setup. The trailer, truck and connection components all have limits; use the applicable limits together.
Payload is part of the towing decision
People, luggage, tools, added accessories and the trailer’s load on the hitch use the truck’s available carrying capacity. Start with the specific vehicle’s loading label and account for what will be in or on the truck for the trip.
Keep payload, GVWR, axle ratings and GCWR separate. A trailer may be below an engine’s advertised towing maximum while the loaded truck or an axle is already over its own rating. Use actual loaded weights when verifying the combination.
For an illustrative example only, suppose a truck’s occupant-and-cargo allowance is 1,700 pounds. Subtract 500 pounds of occupants, 200 pounds of gear and 100 pounds of added hitch equipment: 900 pounds remains for additional load, including the trailer’s downward load. A measured 1,000-pound tongue load would exceed that remaining allowance by 100 pounds. This arithmetic does not specify a safe trailer weight or a rating for a listed truck.
Use loaded trailer weight when you compare trucks
Prepare the trailer as it will travel, including cargo and any fluids or equipment normally carried. The advertised dry weight may leave out part of that load. Also identify the trailer’s own weight rating and the hitch arrangement.
For a camper, include the supplies and equipment for a normal trip. For a work trailer, use the intended machines, tools and materials. When the load changes substantially between trips, describe the heavier expected use rather than the lightest demonstration load.
Ask for help matching the documentation before purchasing. Final verification should use the actual loaded combination, the vehicle and trailer instructions, and all applicable equipment ratings.
PowerBoost, Raptor and Raptor R need their own comparison
PowerBoost is the 2025 F-150 hybrid powertrain, but hybrid capability does not make every PowerBoost truck a match for the same trailer. Verify its exact configuration and equipment.
Raptor and Raptor R have their own towing rows. Their performance emphasis does not make them the highest-towing F-150 configurations. Compare the job you need the truck to do with the relevant model’s ratings, rather than selecting by engine output or trim price.
This page covers the gasoline and PowerBoost F-150 engine lineup. Use the separate F-150 Lightning research guide for that electric truck’s shopping questions, and confirm its year-specific towing documentation.
Send the information needed to review a truck and trailer
If you are choosing between model years, compare each year’s own documentation. Our 2026 F-150 towing guide addresses the next model year; its details should not be substituted for a 2025 truck.
- The truck’s stock number or VIN, if you have selected one.
- Trailer type, hitch arrangement and expected fully loaded weight.
- Actual tongue or pin load when known, plus trailer ratings and equipment.
- Number of occupants, approximate cargo and permanent accessories in the truck.
- How often you tow and whether the truck also carries substantial work equipment.
2025 F-150 towing questions
Does every 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 tow 13,500 pounds?
No. That is a maximum for a properly equipped 2025 configuration. Confirm the matching selector row, required package and axle, payload and all other applicable limits.
Does the trailer’s tongue weight count toward payload?
Yes. Include the trailer’s downward load along with occupants, cargo and added equipment when evaluating the truck’s loading limits.
Can I use a 2026 towing chart for a 2025 truck?
Use the documentation for the truck’s actual model year. A similar engine name is not enough to establish that two model years have identical requirements.
Will this page confirm that my combination is suitable?
The guide helps organize the comparison. The exact truck, trailer, equipment, loaded weights and manufacturer instructions must establish whether the combination meets its limits.
Choose the truck around the complete towing job
Weber Ford is at 3465 Progress Parkway, Granite City, IL 62040. Contact the team with your truck shortlist and trailer details, or call 618-452-5400 before planning a visit from the St. Louis area.
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