Ford Truck and SUV Towing Capacity Guide in La Porte, IN
Ford Towing Hub: Insight Into the Towing Capabilities of New Ford Trucks & SUVs
Manage all of your towing responsibilities with a new Ford vehicle from Auto Park Ford of LaPorte. Whether you're boating on Pine Lake, camping at nearby Indiana Dunes State Park, working at a LaPorte jobsite, or hitching up a trailer, a new Ford vehicle has the towing capability you need. The new Ford lineup is filled with trucks and SUVs that have robust towing ratings. Our Ford towing capacity research guide offers an in-depth look into the towing capabilities of Ford trucks and SUVs. A Ford model's towing rating will vary by the engine, axle ratio, configuration, drivetrain, and trailering package you select. See which towing-friendly Ford model aligns with your work and play activities.
Maximum Towing Capacities for New Ford Trucks
- 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
New Ford F-150 trucks are built to tow campers, boats, work trailers, and more. A maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds makes the Ford F-150 the towing champion of its class. A torque output of 500 pound-feet from the EcoBoost® V6 engine is responsible. Another best-in-class capability figure is the 2,440-pound max payload rating. A Class IV trailer hitch is included for the Ford F-150.
F-150 Towing Capacities by Engine
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine: 13,500 pounds (best-in-class towing rating)
- 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 Super Duty® - F-250, F-350, F-450
The new Ford Super Duty® lineup has trucks that excel at towing. Trailering capacities top out at 40,000 pounds with the Ford F-450, but several configurations haul trailers in excess of 25,000 pounds. Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks have the robust towing capacities to haul heavy equipment trailers, fifth-wheel campers, gooseneck trailers, long flatbeds, and more. Towing ratings vary across the Ford Super Duty® lineup. Your choice of engine (gas V8 or diesel V8), cab size (Regular Cab; Super Cab; Crew Cab), box length, axle ratio, and configuration (Single Rear Wheel; Dual Rear Wheel) will impact the towing capacity.
Towing Ratings for Each Ford Super Duty® 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 Capacities
Ford F-250 trucks thrive with conventional towing and fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.
- Conventional Towing: 22,000 pounds
- Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Towing: 23,000 pounds
Ford F-350 Towing Capacities
Ford F-350 trucks offer SRW and DRW configurations that achieve remarkable towing figures. F-350 models also boast an 8,000-pound maximum payload rating.
- 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 Capacities
Led by the 1,200 pound-feet of torque from the High Output Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine, the Ford F-450 is able to haul gooseneck trailers up to 40,000 pounds.
- Conventional: 30,000 pounds
- Fifth-Wheel: 35,000 pounds
- Gooseneck: 40,000 pounds
Ford Ranger
New Ford Ranger trucks have a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, thanks to a max torque output of 430 pound-feet. Both the 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine and the 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine are rated to tow 7,500 pounds. The Ford Ranger is a mid-size truck with a durable, high-strength steel frame and solid rear axle; this purposeful design helps with towing. Choose a Trailer Tow Package or Advanced Towing Package for your Ford Ranger, which has a payload capacity of 1,767 pounds.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Haul your speedboat or work trailer on electric power with the new Ford F-150 Lightning, which has a 10,000-pound maximum towing capacity. You'll need the Max Trailer Tow Package for this Ford electric truck, which has a 7,700-pound towing rating when equipped with the Extended Range Battery.
Maximum Towing Capacities for New Ford SUVs
- Ford Expedition: 9,600 pounds
- Ford Explorer: 5,000 pounds
- Ford Bronco: 4,500 pounds
- Ford Bronco Sport: 2,700 pounds
Ford Expedition
Pull the family boat or camper with the new Ford Expedition, which has a maximum towing capacity of 9,600 pounds. The full-size SUV relies on a 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine with 480 pound-feet of torque and a standard Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package for its strong trailer-towing capability. The 4x4 Expedition models have higher towing capacities, while the 4x2 Expedition models can haul up to 6,000 pounds. A Ford Expedition MAX has a 9,000-pound towing rating.
Ford Explorer
Bring the fun on family trips with the new Ford Explorer boasting a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. A Class III Trailer Tow Package is standard for the Explorer, which has the same towing rating for the 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine and the 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Ford Bronco
Haul dirt bikes on a utility trailer with your new Ford Bronco. The legendary 4x4 SUV has a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds. Bronco Raptor models achieve this towing rating. The rest of the Ford Bronco lineup has a 3,500-pound towing capacity, and the Trailer Tow Prep Package needs to be added.
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.
Yes. The Ford F-150 has the highest towing capacity in its class, maxing out at 13,500 pounds.
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.
The knowledgeable sales team at Auto Park Ford of La Porte is happy to provide more in-depth towing guidance for the Ford model you’re considering. Our Ford dealership in La Porte, IN, is conveniently located and offers a strong commercial vehicle inventory designed for serious towing capability. You can also custom order a new Ford truck or SUV built to match your exact towing requirements.
Why Buy from Our Indiana Ford Dealership?
Our Ford dealership in LaPorte, IN, provides long-term support for your towing needs. This towing hub is an informational resource for current Ford owners and potential buyers narrowing their list. The Auto Park Ford of LaPorte sales team can provide more detailed towing information on each Ford model and desired configuration. We even offer Ford commercial trucks that can tow. Guests can build their ideal towing vehicle when they custom order a Ford truck or SUV.
Explore the Ford Lineup for the Perfect Towing Machine
Explore the new Ford lineup at our dealership in LaPorte. Research Ford trucks and their towing capacities. Indiana families can research Ford SUVs to find the perfect towing fit. Shop our extensive new inventory and take these Ford trucks and SUVs for a test drive to get a better feel of what trailering might be like.
Shop Ford Lease Deals & Specials
At Auto Park Ford of LaPorte, we have low prices on new Ford trucks and SUVs that can tow loaded-down trailers with ease. Affordability and towing capability collide with our ongoing new vehicle specials. Check out our Ford lease deals, special financing offers, and Ford incentives to save money on your towing upgrade.
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