Ford towing capacity, by configuration

There are 577 published Ford configurations here across 21 models, and they span 1,000 to 30,000 lb. A single number for a Ford model is wrong for most of them — the Maverick alone spans 2,000–4,000 lb on the same badge.

Pick your model, then find your exact configuration on its page. The tow rating is where you start — what you actually need to buy is sized to the trailer, not the truck.

Model	Body	Published configurations	Max trailer (lb)
2026 F-450 Super Duty	Heavy-duty pickup (DRW)	9	18,200–30,000
2026 F-350 Super Duty DRW	Heavy-duty pickup (DRW)	25	17,700–28,000
2026 F-350 Super Duty SRW	Heavy-duty pickup	76	13,700–23,700
2026 F-250 Super Duty	Heavy-duty pickup	98	13,800–22,000
2026 F-600 Super Duty Chassis Cab	Heavy-duty chassis cab (DRW)	16	20,000
2026 F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab	Heavy-duty chassis cab (DRW)	60	18,500–19,500
2026 F-450 Super Duty Chassis Cab	Heavy-duty chassis cab (DRW)	45	17,500
2026 F-150	Full-size pickup	64	7,400–13,500
2026 Expedition	Full-size SUV	4	6,000–9,600
2026 Expedition Max	Full-size SUV	2	6,300–9,000
2026 Ranger	Mid-size pickup	4	5,510–7,500
2026 Transit Chassis Cab	Commercial van chassis	26	5,700–7,500
2026 Transit Cutaway	Commercial van chassis	26	5,700–7,500
2026 Transit Cargo Van	Cargo van	48	4,700–6,900
2026 Explorer	Three-row SUV	9	5,000
2026 Bronco	Off-road SUV	25	3,460–4,500
2026 Transit Passenger Van	Passenger van	22	3,300–4,500
2026 Maverick	Compact unibody pickup	7	2,000–4,000
2026 Bronco Sport	Compact crossover SUV	3	2,200–2,700
2026 Escape	Compact crossover SUV	5	1,500–2,000
2026 Mustang	Sports car	3	1,000

The widest spread here is the Maverick: 2,000–4,000 lb, a 100% difference. Same model name, different engine or drivetrain, and the answer changes by 2,000 lb. See its full configuration chart →

Know your number already? Go straight to the kit: what you need to tow, by trailer weight · hitch classes · tongue weight · when trailer brakes are required

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Common questions

How much can a Ford tow?

It depends entirely on the exact configuration, not the model name. Across the 21 Ford vehicles published here there are 577 distinct configurations ranging from 1,000 to 30,000 lb. Find your own model in the table on this page, then your exact engine, drivetrain, cab and bed combination on its page.

Why does one Ford model have more than one tow rating?

Because the rating is set by the configuration, not the badge. The Ford Maverick is the clearest example here: it spans 2,000–4,000 lb, a 100% difference between its lowest and highest published configuration. Two trucks with the same name on the tailgate can be thousands of pounds apart.

Where do these Ford numbers come from?

Each one is read positionally from Ford's own published towing chart or specification page, linked on every vehicle page. We publish no figure we cannot point at a manufacturer source for. See how this is made.

Why is there no payload figure for Ford here?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model — it is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Your tongue weight counts against it, which is why it matters when you tow.