Ford Truck & SUV Towing Capacity Guide in Bremen, IN
Ford Towing Hub: Research Ford Trucks & SUVs to Discover Towing Ratings
Are you going camping at your favorite local campground or boating at Lake Wawasee? Are you moving and pulling a trailer or managing tasks at a South Bend worksite? Know that there is a new Ford vehicle that can handle your towing demands. Ford trucks and SUVs are built for a variety of towing tasks. Understanding towing capacities will help you pick out the right Ford model from Auto Park Ford of Bremen. We've put together a comprehensive Ford towing capacity research guide that dives into the trailering capabilities of SUVs and trucks throughout the lineup. Towing ratings vary by the Ford model, configuration, drivetrain, engine, axle, and trailering package you choose. Gain valuable towing insight before you buy a new Ford in Bremen.
New Ford Trucks:
Maximum Towing Capacities
- Ford Super Duty®: 40,000 pounds
- Ford F-150: 13,500 pounds
- Ford F-150 Lightning: 10,000 pounds
- Ford Ranger: 7,500 pounds
- Ford Maverick: 4,000 pounds
Ford F-150
America's best-selling truck has the top towing capacity in its class. The Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds, making the truck perfect for hauling a moving trailer, equipment trailer, fishing boat, or camper. The EcoBoost® V6 engine churns out 500 pound-feet of torque to deliver such immense towing power, and a Class IV trailer hitch is included. F-150 trucks also tout a best-in-class max payload capacity of 2,440 pounds.
Towing Capacities by F-150 Engine
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine: 13,500 pounds (best-in-class towing capacity)
- 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine: 12,800 pounds
- 3.5-liter PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6 engine: 11,600 pounds
- 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine: 8,700 pounds
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine: 8,400 pounds
- High Output 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine: 8,200 pounds
Ford Ranger
Intermediate towing tasks are achievable with the Ford Ranger, which has a maximum trailering weight of 7,500 pounds. The mid-size truck benefits from a durable, high-strength steel frame and solid rear axle. Torque tops out at 430 pound-feet for the Ranger, which has a max payload capacity of 1,767 pounds. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine and 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine share the same 7,500-pound towing capacity for the Ford Ranger, which gives you the option of a Trailer Tow Package or Advanced Towing Package.
Ford Super Duty® - F-250, F-350, F-450
There's a reason why so many Hoosiers across Indiana tow and haul with trucks from the Ford Super Duty® lineup. The Ford F-250, Ford F-350, and Ford F-350 all have exceptional towing ratings. Ford Super Duty® trucks are built for hauling large campers, flatbed trailers, heavy machinery, and more. Whether you have conventional towing demands or gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailering duties, a truck from the Ford Super Duty® lineup will deliver the capability you need.
F-450 trucks have the top towing capacity at 40,000 pounds. Take into consideration a Single Rear Wheel or Dual Rear Wheel configuration, along with a Regular Cab, Super Cab, or Crew Cab size. The engine will determine the truck's towing capacity. F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks offer gas V8 powerplants and Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engines that deliver up to 1,200 pound-feet of torque. Axle ratio and box length also play a role.
Ford Super Duty® Towing Capacities for Each V8 Engine
- 6.8-liter gas V8 engine: 18,900 pounds
- 7.3-liter gas V8 engine: 22,500 pounds
- 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine: 38,600 pounds
- 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine: 40,000 pounds
Ford F-250 Towing Ratings
A Ford F-250 can conventionally tow up to 22,000 pounds. The towing capacity slightly increases for fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers.
- Conventional Towing: 22,000 pounds
- Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Towing: 23,000 pounds
Ford F-350 Towing Ratings
There are SRW and DRW layouts for the Ford F-350. Your choice will heavily influence the towing capacity. A F-350 in a DRW setup can pull a gooseneck trailer up to 38,000 pounds, while conventional towing in a SRW configuration tops out at 25,000 pounds. Ford F-350 trucks achieve the lineup's highest payload rating of 8,000 pounds.
- Conventional SRW: 25,000 pounds
- Conventional DRW: 28,000 pounds
- Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck SRW: 27,400 pounds
- Fifth-Wheel DRW: 35,000 pounds
- Gooseneck DRW: 38,000 pounds
Ford F-450 Towing Ratings
No truck in the Ford lineup can tow more than the F-450, which has a maximum gooseneck towing capacity of 40,000 pounds with the High Output Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine.
- Conventional: 30,000 pounds
- Fifth-Wheel: 35,000 pounds
- Gooseneck: 40,000 pounds
Ford Maverick
Despite being the smallest Ford truck in the lineup, the Maverick can still pull up to 4,000 pounds. Add the 4K Tow Package to a Ford Maverick with the EcoBoost® turbocharged gas engine. The compact truck has a standard towing capacity of 2,000 pounds and a payload rating of 1,500 pounds.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Electric towing is now a reality with the Ford F-150 Lightning. The all-electric truck, based off the F-150, has a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds when equipped with the Max Trailer Tow Package. F-150 Lightning trucks with the Extended Range Battery pack can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
New Ford SUVs:
Maximum Towing Capacities
- Ford Expedition: 9,600 pounds
- Ford Explorer: 5,000 pounds
- Ford Bronco: 4,500 pounds
- Ford Bronco Sport: 2,700 pounds
Ford Expedition
From camping trips to boating days, the Ford Expedition has family towing needs covered. The Ford Expedition has a maximum towing capacity of 9,600 pounds. What's responsible for this rating? A Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package delivers strong trailer-towing capability, and the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine is rated for 480 pound-feet of torque. You'll want to choose a 4x4 Expedition for the higher towing capacity, as 4x2 models can only tow 6,000 pounds. Prefer the Ford Expedition MAX? The larger SUV can pull up to 9,000 pounds.
Ford Explorer
Hauling a trailer on a family vacation? Lean on the Ford Explorer and the mid-size SUV's 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity. Both the 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine can tow 5,000 pounds, and the Explorer comes with the Class III Trailer Tow Package.
Ford Bronco
Indiana explorers can transport dirt bikes and powersport vehicles to Badlands Off Road Park across the state in Attica with the Ford Bronco. The Bronco Raptor delivers a 4,500-pound maximum towing capacity. Add the Trailer Tow Prep Package to any other Ford Bronco model for a 3,500-pound towing rating.
Ford Bronco Sport
Tame the trails and bring the all-terrain toys along for the journey with the 2,700-pound maximum towing capacity of the Ford Bronco Sport. The towing rating is unlocked by the Class II Trailer Tow Package and the 2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine. The Bronco Sport has a standard towing rating of 2,200 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Towing
That title belongs to the Ford F-450 Super Duty®, which has a towing capacity of 40,000 pounds.
The Ford Expedition is the lineup's best SUV for towing, as the 9,600-pound capacity can help you pull a boat, camper, or family trailer.
The engine, axle ratio, drivetrain, and configuration (DRW or SRW for select Ford Super Duty® trucks) are the biggest factors in determining a model's towing capacity. Trailer Tow Packages also play a role. Ford trucks with diesel engines are built to haul heavier trailers. That's because diesel engines deliver enhanced torque ratings.
Yes. The Ford F-150 has the highest towing capacity in its class, maxing out at 13,500 pounds.
This towing hub is designed as an informational resource for Ford owners and shoppers with trailering needs. The experienced sales team at Auto Park Ford of Bremen can provide detailed towing information for the Ford model you’re considering. Our Ford dealership in Bremen, IN, is conveniently located and offers a commercial vehicle inventory built for impressive towing performance. You can also custom order a new Ford truck or SUV tailored to your specific towing preferences.
Why Buy from Our Ford Dealership in Indiana?
Auto Park Ford of Bremen has a great selection of new Ford trucks and new Ford SUVs that are built for towing. We also have a team of towing experts that can assess your trailering needs and identify the most suitable model. We're a Ford dealer in Bremen, IN, and our staff puts an emphasis on customer care. Know that we'll keep your towing machine at peak performance in the towing voyages ahead. You can custom order a new Ford to design your perfect towing vehicle. There are also Ford commercial trucks to handle towing duties.
Explore the Ford Lineup at Our Bremen Dealership
Explore the new Ford model lineup at our store to identify the SUV or truck that matches your towing preferences. Research trucks and consider a Ford pickup with a best-in-class towing capacity. Research SUVs if you're interested in towing capabilities for vehicles that excel with off-roading and family travel. The Auto Park Ford of Bremen staff can walk you through all available towing options. Contact our Ford dealership in Bremen, IN, to schedule a test drive in a truck or SUV that you want to tow trailers with.
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