What is the Towing Capacity of a 2021 Ford F-150?
If you have lots of heavy towing and hauling to do around Fond Du Lac, then the 2021 Ford F-150 is a great new truck to purchase or lease! Why’s that, you may wonder? We’re glad to provide answers here at Holiday Ford! The new F-150 towing capacity reaches up to 14,000 pounds when properly-equipped, helping you tow just about anything your heart desires from Oshkosh to Beaver Dam or beyond. Read on about how to get this impressive towing capacity, or contact us to learn more anytime!
2021 F-150 Towing Capacity by Engine
Sheboygan-area drivers like you have six available engines to choose from in the new Ford F-150 model lineup, beginning with the entry-level 3.3L Ti-VCT V6. But how does your choice of engine impact the F-150 towing capacity? That’s what we’re about to get into in detail below:
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
- 290 hp / 265 lb-ft of torque
- 8,200-pound maximum towing capacity
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
- 325 hp / 400 lb-ft of torque
- 10,000-pound maximum towing capacity
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- 400 hp / 410 lb-ft of torque
- 13,000-pound maximum towing capacity
3.0L Power Stroke® V6 Diesel Engine
- 250 hp / 440 lb-ft of torque
- 12,100-pound maximum towing capacity
3.5L EcoBoost® V6
- 400 hp / 500 lb-ft of torque
- 14,000-pound maximum towing capacity
3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6
- 430 hp / 570 lb-ft of torque
- 12,700-pound maximum towing capacity
Do you prefer the balance of efficiency and capability you get with the Ford EcoBoost® towing capacity? Or would you prefer more efficiency from the hybrid V6 powertrain or more value from the base V6? Regardless, there’s a perfect Ford F-150 engine to meet your needs, including towing.
2021 Ford F-150 Towing Features
As you’ve now had a chance to explore, the new Ford F-150 offers the kind of power and capability required to take care of the various West Bend tasks you have to do every day on or off the job-site. Take a closer look at how the F-150 inspires confidence with these towing-enhancing features:
- Dynamic Hitch Assist With Line-of-Sight Guidance: Connect your hitch and trailer receiver quickly and easily the first time with this helpful technology.
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) With Trailer Coverage: BLIS® provides extra confidence when merging or changing lanes while towing a trailer. BLIS® helps you make sure that your blind spots are all clear when you want to take driving action that requires room to maneuver.
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist™: FordPro Trailer Backup Assist™technologyhelp keeps your truck and trailer in-sync when in reverse, making towing a snap.
- Factory-Installed Trailer Brake Controller: When you brake while towing, you won’t have to worry about whether or not your trailer lights illuminate for traffic behind you. That’s because the F-150 boasts a factory-installed trailer brake controller.
- 8-Inch Productivity Screen: Sheboygan and Fond du Lac trips are easier with the Ford F-150 productivity screen. This screen offers up-to-date information on your truck and trailer, so you never have to worry whether everything is operating smoothly on-the-go.
What to Know Before You Tow in Fond du Lac
What should you know before you tow? Here are some helpful towing tips provided by the friendly and knowledgeable team here at Holiday Ford in Fond du Lac:
- Ensure that your truck and trailer’s tires are properly inflated.
- Make sure the items you’re towing are completely secured.
- Leave extra distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you because you will need more time to stop with a trailer in-tow.
- Be extra careful and hyper-aware of your surroundings when merging on the highway or changing lanes (remember to use BLIS® to your advantage, too).
Your Next Ford F-150 Awaits at Holiday Ford!
Now that you’ve learned more about the Ford F-150 towing capacity, we invite you to visit us at Holiday Ford near West Bend when safe and convenient to test-drive a new Ford F-150. Thinking about a lifted truck? We can help you figure out if that’s a good idea based on your towing needs. Ready to step into a new Ford F-150 now? Apply for financing online and be one step closer to your towing needs being fulfilled!