The Ford F-150 truck was introduced in 1975 and has been the best-selling truck for 46 consecutive years.
But can the 2023 Ford F-150 tow?
You bet it can tow! However, getting the information from Ford’s confusing PDF is an effort and there is a bewildering array of different configurations.
But don’t worry friend we have all the details here, so read on!
How much can the 2023 Ford F-150 tow?
The 2023 Ford F-150 has 140 different model configurations with towing capacity ranging from 5,000-14,000lbs and GCWR ranging from 9,500-19,500lbs.
We have detailed write-ups on all of them!
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What factors impact towing capacity of the 2023 Ford F-150?
Given the engine type, cab and 4×4 configuration the main factors that impact towing capacity are;
- the axle ratio (generally a higher axle ratio increases the towing capacity, usually at the expense of fuel efficiency)
- the length of the wheelbase (don’t think that a higher wheelbase increases the tow rating. That’s not the case, see our separate article on this subject)
- the type of tow package and whether your truck has the Max Trailer Tow Package. See our separate article on how to tell if your truck has the Max Trailer Tow Package.
Different models for the 2023 Ford F-150
In the following table we list links to all our articles on the 2023 Ford F-150. Based on your engine size, cab configuration you can click on the relevant article.
I’m confused and I have questions!
There is a lot to keep straight here.
However we have now provided you with all the links to the articles on the 2023 Ford F-150 to enable you to input all the key data into our towing calculator. This is the easiest way to check that you have completed all the steps.
Our tool is simple but comprehensive. You won’t miss anything is you follow all the steps, but drop us a note if you are struggling! Stay safe!
