Ford Towing Capacity Information & Guides | Boonville, MO
The 2021 Ford truck and SUV models offer dynamic towing capabilities. Whether you’re hauling heavy machinery to a new job site, trailering your RV across the country, or loading up dirt bikes in the cargo bed for a day on the track, it’s essential to select a Ford model that is capable of handling your towing and payload needs. Our team at W-K Ford in Boonville, MO, has created this in-depth towing capacity guide to help you find the Ford truck or SUV capable of meeting your needs.
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Ford Truck Towing Capacities
The 2021 Ford truck lineup delivers advanced performance and impressive towing capabilities from any model you choose. From light-duty payloads to extra-heavy hauling, Ford trucks are engineered to handle the most challenging jobs.

Ford F-150 Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford F-150 is purpose-built to provide incredible versatility. The 3.5L V6 gasoline engine delivers the best-in-class available tow rating, and the 5.0L V8 engine has the best-in-class available payload capacity. F-150 maximum towing capacities are achieved when properly configured and equipped with the available Max Trailer Tow Package. Explore our current F-150 inventory for available models.
F-150 InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | Max. Payload (lbs.) | Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V6 | 250 | 440 | 1,840 | 12,100 |
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 265 | 1,985 | 8,200 |
2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 | 400 | 2,480 | 10,100 |
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 400 | 410 | 3,325 | 13,000 |
3.5L EcoBoost® V6 | 400 | 500 | 3,250 | 14,000 |
3.5L PowerBoostâ„¢ Full Hybrid V6 | 430 | 570 | 2,120 | 12,700 |
3.5L EcoBoost High-Output V6 | 450 | 510 | 1,400 | 8,200 |

Ford Super Duty® Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Super Duty is engineered for the heaviest hauls. The F-350 or F-450 Super Duty paired with the 6.7L turbo-diesel V8 engine and dual-rear-wheel (DRW) deliver the highest range of towing capacities across the Super Duty lineup. The F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty maximum towing capacities are achieved when properly configured and equipped with the available High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package. Explore our current Super Duty inventory for available models.
Super Duty® InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | Max. Conventional Towing (lbs.) | 5th Wheel/Gooseneck (lbs.) |
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6.2L Flex-Fuel V8 | 385 | 430 | 16,700 | 16,700 |
7.3L PFI V8 | 430 | 475 | 21,000 | 21,200 |
6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8 | 475 | 1,050 | 24,200 | 37,000 |

Ford Ranger Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Ranger offers medium-duty towing capability from factory-standard trailering equipment on all models. When configured with the SuperCab and 4x2 drivetrain, the Ranger provides maximum payload capacity. The Ranger achieves maximum towing capacity when properly equipped with the available Trailer Tow Package. Explore our current Ranger inventory for available models.
Ranger InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | Max. Payload (lbs.) | Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 270 | 310 | 1,860 | 7,500 |
Ford SUV Towing Capacities
The 2021 Ford SUV lineup offers a diverse range of models capable of towing across four trailer classes depending on configuration and equipment. If you intend to tow with your new Ford SUV, it’s critical to know which trailer class your SUV is equipped to handle.
Trailer classes included:
- Class IV extra-heavy-duty towing — above 5,000 lbs.
- Expedition
- Explorer
- Class III heavy-duty towing — 3,501-5,000 lbs.
- Explorer
- Class II medium-duty towing — 2,001-3,500 lbs.
- Bronco
- Bronco Sport
- Edge
- Escape
- Explorer
- Class I light-duty towing — maximum 2,000 lbs.
- Bronco Sport
- EcoSport
- Edge
- Escape

Ford Expedition Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Expedition provides a higher towing capacity when compared to the Expedition MAX. A factory-standard Class IV trailer hitch receiver offers the ability to tow up to 6,600 pounds on all models. The Expedition achieves maximum towing capacity when properly equipped with the available Class IV Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package. View Expedition models available in our current inventory.
Expedition InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | RWD Max. Towing (lbs.) | AWD Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 375 / 400 | 470 / 480 | 9,300 | 9,200 |

Ford Explorer Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Explorer offers several configurations for achieving maximum towing capacities. ST, King Ranch®, and Platinum models provide the maximum towing capacity with factory-standard equipment. The Explorer, XLT, and Limited models, including all models paired with the 3.3L hybrid V6, provide maximum towing capacities when equipped with the available Class III Trailer Tow Package. View Explorer models available in our current inventory.
Explorer InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | RWD Max. Towing (lbs.) | AWD Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 300 | 310 | 5,300 | 5,300 |
3.3L Hybrid V6 | 318 | 322 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
3.0L EcoBoost V6 | 365 / 400 | 380 / 415 | - | 5,600 |

Ford Edge Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Edge configured with AWD provides the highest towing capacities. Edge maximum towing capacities are achieved when equipped with the available Class II Trailer Tow Package. Explore Edge models available in our current inventory.
Edge InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | RWD Max. Towing (lbs.) | AWD Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 250 | 280 | 1,500 | 3,500 |
2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 335 | 380 | - | 3,500 |

Ford Mustang Mach-E Towing Capacity
The all-new electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is not recommended for trailer towing. Explore Mustang Mach-E models available in our current inventory or contact us to learn more about ordering yours.
Mach-e InventoryBattery | RWD Horsepower | RWD Torque (lb.-ft.) | eAWD Horsepower | eAWD Torque (lb.-ft.) |
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Standard Range | 266 | 317 | 266 | 428 |
Extended Range (except GT, GT Performance Edition) | 290 | 317 | 346 | 428 |
Extended Range (GT, GT Performance Edition) | - | - | 480 | 600 / 634 |

Ford Bronco Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Bronco offers nearly the same excellent light-duty towing capacities on all models. Contact us to learn more about reserving your 2021 Ford Bronco.
Bronco InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 270 | 310 | 3,500 |
2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 310 | 400 | 3,500 |

Ford Bronco Sport Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport offers its highest towing capacity on the Badlands and First Edition models. Bronco Sport maximum towing capacities are achieved when equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package available for all models except the Base. Explore Bronco Sport models available in our current inventory.
Bronco Sport InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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1.5L EcoBoost I3 | 181 | 190 | 2,000 |
2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 250 | 277 | 2,200 |

Ford Escape Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford Escape SEL, Titanium, and hybrid models achieve maximum towing capacities when equipped with the available Class II Trailer Tow Package. The Escape S and SE provide towing abilities when equipped with additional dealership accessories. Explore Escape models available in our current inventory.
Escape InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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1.5L EcoBoost I3 | 181 | 190 | 2,000 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid | 200 (total system) | 155 | 1,500 |
2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 250 | 280 | 3,500 |

Ford EcoSport Towing Capacity
The 2021 Ford EcoSport offers towing abilities when equipped with compatible aftermarket accessories. Explore EcoSport models available in our current inventory.
EcoSport InventoryEngine | Horsepower | Torque (lb.-ft.) | Max. Towing (lbs.) |
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1.0L EcoBoost I3 | 123 | 125 | 1,400 |
2.0L Ti-VCT I4 | 166 | 149 | 2,000 |