2025 Ford F-150 Lightning towing capacity
Maximum loaded trailer weight10,000 lbsElectric (F-150 Lightning), SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB, 9.61 axle (conventional towing) · when properly equipped
Towing capacity by configuration
The F-150 Lightning table from Ford's guide, as printed, with the footnotes of its page.
Conventional towing: Electric (F-150 Lightning)
Ford guide page 17 · Automatic transmission
| Engine | Axle | Configuration | GCWR | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) | 9.61 | SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB | 11,700 lbs | 5,100 lbs 2,313 kg |
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) | 9.61 | SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB | 14,300 lbs3,4 | 7,700 lbs 3,493 kg |
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) | 9.61 | SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB | 15,000 lbs5 | 7,700 lbs 3,493 kg |
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) | 9.61 | SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB | 15,900 lbs5,6 | 8,600 lbs 3,901 kg |
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) | 9.61 | SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB | 16,800 lbs4,5,7 | 9,600 lbs 4,354 kg |
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) | 9.61 | SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB | 17,300 lbs4,5 | 10,000 lbs 4,536 kg |
- 1 Maximum towing capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver and passenger and vary based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, option content and number of passengers. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.
- 3 Standard range battery.
- 4 Requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D).
- 5 Extended range battery.
- 6 Platinum model.
- 7 Requires 20" All-Terrain tires.
GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and loaded trailer may weigh together. Small numbers are Ford's footnotes for that page, listed under each table. Where a cell shows two weights, the footnote says which applies.
Hitch and bumper limits
| Hitch | Applies to | Max trailer | Max tongue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch receiver (weight-carrying) | F-150 Lightning | 5,000 lbs6 | 500 lbs |
| Hitch receiver (weight-distributing) | F-150 Lightning | 10,000 lbs6 | 1,000 lbs |
The hitch rating can be higher than what the vehicle is allowed to tow. Use the lower of the two.
What you need to tow the maximum
- Includes items that must be installed. Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may be voided if you tow without them.⁵
- F-150 Lightning: For trailers over 5,000 lbs. with standard-range battery or trailers over 7,700 lbs. with extended-range battery – Max Trailer Tow Package (53D)
- The maximum trailer frontal area that must be considered for an F-150 Lightning/trailer combination is 40 sq. ft. with standard-range battery and without Trailer Tow Package (53D), 55 sq. ft. with standard-range battery and Trailer Tow Package (53D) and 60 sq. ft. with extended-range battery. Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle.
- Do not exceed trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. when towing without a weight-distribution system.
- Combined weight of vehicle and trailer cannot exceed listed GCWR.
- Do not exceed the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight listed.
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of total loaded trailer weight. Make sure vehicle payload (reduce by option weight) will accommodate trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo added to towing vehicle. Addition of trailer tongue load weight and weight of passengers and cargo cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed rear GAWR or GVWR. These ratings can be found on the vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Label.
- Calculated with SAE J2807® method.
Footnotes for the hitch and equipment notes
From Ford guide page 19.
- 5 See your Ford Dealer for limited warranty details.
- 6 Hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball or ball mounting. You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball, ball mounting, weight-distributing equipment (i.e., equalizing arms and snap-up brackets, sway control system) and other appropriate equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load.
Check your own tow
The maximum assumes a lightly loaded vehicle. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight all come out of your payload. Run your trailer through the calculator with this vehicle's limits filled in:
Can I tow it? with 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning limits →Add your payload from the door-jamb label.