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2020 Ford F-150 towing capacity

The 2020 Ford F-150 tows 5,000 lbs to 13,200 lbs depending on how it's built. The top number needs the 3.5L GTDI V6, SuperCrew, 4x2. Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. See page 39 for additional information.

✓ From 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 19 ↗Checked 2026-09-282026202520242023202220212020

Ford F-150
Photo: RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
13,200
Max towing, lbs
5,000
Lowest rating, lbs
147
Configurations
11,900
5th-wheel max, lbs

Your exact truck

Which F-150 is yours?

Engine?

Not sure? The label on your driver's door jamb and your window sticker list these.

So far

5,000 lbs – 13,200 lbs

147 configurations still match. Answer to narrow it down.

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Will it pull your trailer?

Use the trailer's GVWR (on its VIN sticker) if you don't know what it weighs loaded — the dry weight leaves out water, propane and gear.

Only 141 of 147 configurations

It takes the 3.3L PFDI V6 or 5.0L 4-Valve V8 or 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 or 2.7L GTDI V6 or 3.5L GTDI V6 — pick your configuration below to be sure.

▲ top rating 13,200 lbs

  • Tongue weight ≈ 730 lbs — 10% of the loaded trailer, the figure Ford's guide uses (no more than 200 lbs up to 2,000 lbs). It counts against your payload, together with passengers and cargo.Over the F-150 rear step bumper tongue limit of 500 lbs.Needs a weight-distributing hitch: the F-150 hitch receiver hitch takes 500 lbs of tongue weight on its own, 1,320 lbs with weight distribution.Needs a weight-distributing hitch: the F-150 Raptor hitch receiver hitch takes 500 lbs of tongue weight on its own, 800 lbs with weight distribution.
  • Needed at this weight: For trailers over 5,000 pounds – Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package. Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided if you tow without it.
  • ✓ up to 90% of the rating · ! 90–100% (little room for cargo, hills, wind — common advice, not a Ford rule) · ✕ over the rating.

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Why the numbers differ

  • Engine choice moves the top rating from 7,700 lbs (3.3L PFDI V6) to 13,200 lbs (3.5L GTDI V6).

  • Same 3.3L PFDI V6 Regular Cab 4x2: the 3.73 axle ratio instead of 3.55 adds 2,600 lbs. p. 18 ↗

  • With the tow package the 3.5L GTDI V6 goes from 11,100 lbs to 13,200 lbs — it requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). p. 19 ↗

  • The body style counts too: SuperCab is rated 400 lbs higher than SuperCrew with everything else the same (5.0L 4-Valve V8 · 3.73 axle · SuperCab · 4x4 · 145" WB · Automatic). p. 18 ↗

  • The drivetrain counts too: 4x2 is rated 1,800 lbs higher than 4x4 with everything else the same (3.5L GTDI V6 · 3.55 axle · SuperCrew · 4x2 · 145" WB · Automatic). p. 19 ↗

In real life

What 13,200 lbs means in trailers

Ford's own guide sorts trailers into four classes. With the right configuration the F-150 reaches:

  1. Class I✓ Yes

    up to 2,000 lbs

    Small folding camping trailers and trailers for small boats, motorcycles and snowmobiles.

    2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 4 ↗

  2. Class II✓ Yes

    2,001–3,500 lbs

    Large folding camping trailers, single-axle, small- to medium-length (up to 18-ft.) trailers.

    2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 4 ↗

  3. Class III✓ Yes

    3,501–5,000 lbs

    Dual-axle or large single-axle travel trailers.

    2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 4 ↗

  4. Class IVUp to 13,200

    over 5,000 lbs

    Largest travel and 5th-wheel trailers made for recreation.

    2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 4 ↗

Real trailers

Can the F-150 pull these?

Weights are what each trailer maker publishes (retrieved 2026-09-27). We compare the trailer's GVWR — the most it may weigh loaded — with each F-150 configuration's rating, and never a dry weight when a GVWR exists.

Compare

Towing capacity by engine

3.5L GTDI V66,000 – 13,200 lbs

40 configurations

5.0L 4-Valve V88,300 – 11,500 lbs

42 configurations

3.0L Turbo Diesel V610,100 – 11,500 lbs

24 configurations

2.7L GTDI V67,500 – 9,000 lbs

28 configurations

3.3L PFDI V65,000 – 7,700 lbs

13 configurations

Orange = the range across that engine's configurations. Bars start at zero.

Fine print, made plain

What the rating assumes

Over 5,000 lbs

For trailers over 5,000 pounds – Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package. Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided if you tow without it.

2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 15 ↗

Hitch limit

F-150 rear step bumper

5,000 lbs trailer · 500 lbs tongue

2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 ↗

Hitch limit

F-150 hitch receiver

5,000 lbs trailer · 500 lbs tongue · 13,200 lbs / 1,320 lbs with weight distribution

Included with Trailer Tow Packages – Option Code 53A, 53B and 53C.

2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 ↗

Hitch limit

F-150 Raptor hitch receiver

5,000 lbs trailer · 500 lbs tongue · 8,000 lbs / 800 lbs with weight distribution

Standard on F-150 Raptor. Raptor 5th-wheel towing is not recommended.

2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 39 ↗

Trailer frontal area

55 sq. ft. with a trailer towing rating between 5,001 and 7,700 lbs.; 60 sq. ft. at 7,701 lbs. and greater; 75 sq. ft. for 5th-wheel and gooseneck (any powertrain with Trailer Towing Package or Payload Package). A tall, wide trailer can be too big even when it's light enough.

2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 15 ↗

Every rating assumes a 150-lb driver and passenger and no other cargo. Add people, gear or accessories and the trailer you can tow goes down by the same amount.

New to towing?

The five weights, in one picture

Tongue weightLoaded trailer weightPayloadGVWR: the loaded truckGCWR: truck + trailer together
Loaded trailer weight — must stay under the towing rating
The rating “It assumes a towing vehicle with any mandatory options, no cargo, tongue load of 10% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15% (5th-wheel trailer), and driver and passenger (150 lbs. each).” Weight of additional options, passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted from this weight. p. 7 ↗
Tongue weight — the part of the trailer pressing on the hitch
“For trailers up to 2,000 lbs., tongue load not to exceed 200 lbs. For conventional trailers over 2,000 lbs., tongue load is 10% of loaded trailer weight. For 5th-wheel trailers, king pin weight is 15% of loaded trailer weight.” p. 7 ↗
Payload — people and cargo the truck can carry
“Payload is the combined maximum allowable weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry. It is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the Base Curb Weight.” And: “When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of the Cargo Weight.” p. 6 ↗
GVWR and GCWR — the two ceilings
“Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully-loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo).” “Gross Vehicle Weight PLUS Loaded Trailer Weight EQUALS Gross Combination Weight (GCW) GCW must not exceed GCWR.” Your GVWR is on the label on the driver's door jamb. p. 6 ↗

Towing it behind a motorhome?

Can you flat tow a 2020 Ford F-150? Some versions

Ford allows it for: 4x4, Raptor.

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From the maker's table

All 292 configurations

Conventional towing:
EngineAxleBodyDriveWBMax trailerGCWRSource
3.5L GTDI V63.55SuperCrew4x2157"13,20018918,600p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55SuperCrew4x4157"12,70018918,600p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55SuperCrew4x2145"12,50018917,900p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55SuperCrew4x4145"12,50018918,200p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55Regular Cab4x2141"12,0001817,000p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73Regular Cab4x2141"11,900182317,100p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55Regular Cab4x4141"11,8001817,100p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55SuperCab4x2145"11,8001817,100p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73Regular Cab4x4141"11,700182317,100p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55SuperCab4x2164"11,6001817,100p. 19 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73SuperCab4x2164"11,600182317,100p. 19 ↗
5.0L 4-Valve V83.73SuperCrew4x4157"11,500116,900p. 18 ↗
  1. Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. See page 39 for additional information.
  2. Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).
  3. Includes 18" tires and wheels.
  4. Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission.
  5. 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission.
  6. Requires 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package (622).
  7. Limited model only.
  8. Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).
  9. Requires 20" tires and wheels.
  10. Raptor model only.
  11. 134.2" wheelbase.
  12. 146" wheelbase.

Weights in lbs. “Not listed” means the maker printed no GCWR for that configuration — we don't estimate one.

5th-wheel / gooseneck:
EngineAxleBodyDriveWBMax trailerGCWRSource
3.5L GTDI V63.55Regular Cab4x2141"11,9001917,000p. 21 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73Regular Cab4x2141"11,900134917,100p. 21 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.55Regular Cab4x4141"11,7001917,100p. 21 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73Regular Cab4x4141"11,700134917,100p. 21 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73SuperCab4x2164"11,500134917,100p. 21 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73SuperCrew4x2157"11,500134917,100p. 21 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73SuperCab4x4164"11,300134917,100p. 21 ↗
3.5L GTDI V63.73SuperCrew4x4157"11,300134917,100p. 21 ↗
5.0L 4-Valve V83.73Regular Cab4x4141"11,200116,300p. 20 ↗
5.0L 4-Valve V83.73Regular Cab4x4141"11,00013416,200p. 20 ↗
5.0L 4-Valve V83.73SuperCab4x4145"11,000116,600p. 20 ↗
5.0L 4-Valve V83.73Regular Cab4x2141"10,90013416,000p. 20 ↗
  1. 5th-wheel towing requires Trailer Tow Package (53A) or Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).
  2. Vehicles equipped with 5.5' box will accept a 5th-wheel hitch, but current 5th-wheel trailer designs are not compatible with this model (145" wb. SuperCrew).
  3. Requires Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627).
  4. Includes 18" tires and wheels.
  5. Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly transmission.
  6. 2-speed automatic 4WD transmission.
  7. Requires 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package (622).
  8. Limited model only.
  9. Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C).
  10. Requires 20" tires and wheels.

Weights in lbs. “Not listed” means the maker printed no GCWR for that configuration — we don't estimate one.

More Ford towing capacities

Questions people ask

What is the towing capacity of the 2020 Ford F-150?

From 5,000 lbs to 13,200 lbs, depending on engine, axle ratio, body and drive. The 13,200 lbs top rating is for the 3.5L GTDI V6 · 3.55 axle · SuperCrew · 4x2 · 157" WB · Automatic (Maximum loaded trailer weight requires weight-distributing hitch. See page 39 for additional information. Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53C). Requires 20" tires and wheels).

Does the 2020 Ford F-150 need a tow package?

For trailers over 5,000 pounds – Trailer Tow Package or Max Trailer Tow Package. Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided if you tow without it.

How much tongue weight can the 2020 Ford F-150 handle?

F-150 rear step bumper: 500 lbs. F-150 hitch receiver: 500 lbs (1,320 lbs with a weight-distributing hitch). F-150 Raptor hitch receiver: 500 lbs (800 lbs with a weight-distributing hitch).

Can you flat tow a 2020 Ford F-150?

Only some versions: 4x4, Raptor.

Citing these numbers?

Can Tow That. "2020 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity." From 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, r6 (PDF modified 2022-08-08). https://cantowthat.com/ford/f-150/2020

Source: 2020 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Ford Motor Company, r6 (PDF modified 2022-08-08); retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.

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