2026 Ford F-150 Towing Guide for Garrettsville & Portage County Drivers
Pulling a boat to West Branch State Park, hauling a camper out to Mosquito Lake, or moving equipment around the farm? The Ford F-150 is one of the most capable half-ton trucks you can buy, but how much it can actually tow depends on how it's built. Here's a plain-English guide to F-150 towing for drivers in Garrettsville, Hiram, Ravenna and the rest of Portage County. 2026 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity by Engine These are Ford's maximum ratings for a properly equipped truck. Your truck's real limit depends on cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio and packages. 3.5L EcoBoost V6: up to 13,500 lbs towing, up to 2,440 lbs payload 5.0L V8: up to 12,800 lbs towing, up to 2,235 lbs payload 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6: up to 11,600 lbs towing, up to 1,740 lbs payload 2.7L EcoBoost V6: up to 8,400 lbs towing, up to 1,775 lbs payload High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost (Raptor): up to 8,200 lbs towing Ratings shown are maximums when properly equipped. Always confirm your specific truck's capacity with the Safety Compliance Certification label on the driver's door jamb and your owner's manual. Which F-150 Is Right for What You Tow? Small boats, utility trailers and pop-up campers For loads under about 7,000 lbs, a 2.7L EcoBoost F-150 with the tow package is plenty of truck and gives you strong everyday fuel economy. Travel trailers and bigger boats For mid-size travel trailers and pontoon or bass boats, look at the 5.0L V8 or the PowerBoost hybrid. The hybrid's Pro Power Onboard generator can also run tools and lights at the campsite or job site. Heavy campers, car haulers and equipment trailers If you're towing near the top of the range, the 3.5L EcoBoost with the Max Trailer Tow Package is the one to get. It adds the hardware and cooling you need for heavy, frequent towing. Towing Tech That Makes It Easier Pro Trailer Backup Assist: steer the trailer with a knob instead of thinking backwards at the boat ramp. Smart Hitch: helps you check tongue weight so the trailer is balanced. Onboard Scales: estimates the payload in the bed so you don't overload the truck. Integrated trailer brake controller and trailer light check on available configurations. Quick Towing Safety Checklist Stay under your truck's GVWR, GCWR and rated towing capacity. Keep tongue weight around 10–15% of trailer weight for conventional trailers. Check trailer tire pressure, lights and brakes before every trip. Cross the safety chains under the tongue and connect the breakaway cable. Leave extra stopping distance, especially on the hills along Route 82 and Route 88. Find Your F-150 at Daystar Ford of Garrettsville Not sure which configuration fits your trailer? Our team will look at what you tow and match you with the right engine, axle ratio and packages. Browse new F-150 inventory, or schedule service to get your current truck ready for towing season.