2021 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity & Power
The 2021 Ford F-150 gives you lots of power under the hood to tow just about whatever you need. Plus, there are six choices of powertrains, so there's a good chance you'll be able to find a trim suited ideally to you.
The first and standard option is a 3.3L V6 engine. This presents you with 290 horsepower, 265 lb-ft of torque, and is fitted with twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) to optimize power. The result? A max towing capacity of 8,200 pounds when properly equipped.
Additionally, this engine comes with an impressive 10-speed automatic transmission to further enhance performance ability. This transmission comes stock on all the powertrain configurations for the 2021 Ford F-150.
The second engine is a 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 engine that gets 325 horsepower and up to 400 lb-ft of torque. This helps it tow up to 10,100 pounds with ease.
There's a big jump in size with the next engine in the Ford F-150 lineup. It's a 5.0L V8 that also has Ti-VCT and boasts 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. This extra power helps give this powertrain a towing capacity of up to 13,000 pounds.
Next up is the available 3.0L Turbo Diesel engine. This choice offers 250 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. With its diesel technology, it can pull up to 12,100 pounds when properly equipped.
The fifth powertrain available is the 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6. This beast of a machine offers 430 horsepower and a whopping 570 lb-ft of torque. This results in a max towing capacity of 12,700 pounds.
Lastly is the 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine that supplies 400 horsepower and gets up to 500 lb-ft of torque. This added torque helps this pickup tow up to 14,000 pounds, the highest towing capacity the 2021 F-150 offers.
2021 Ford F-150 Towing Technology
With extreme power under the hood and the ability to tow all that cargo, you'll need some innovative technology to help with your job. Luckily enough, the 2021 Ford F-150 has you covered with a suite of tech that was engineered just for towing and trailering.

First of all, you'll receive a Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist. This will come in handy in a few situations. For example, loading and unloading your trailer will become easier with added vision to the rear of the truck. Additionally, this feature will help you maneuver when reversing with or without your trailer attached.
A 360-degree camera with split-view display is available as part of the available Tow Technology Package. Using cameras throughout the vehicle, this gives you all-around awareness, and can help you when lining up to connect with your trailer. It also helps you keep an eye on the load behind you and what you're hauling in your truck bed.
Also available as a part of this package is the Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢ feature. This uses another rear-view camera to show you the path your trailer is on when you're backing up. Additionally, this will assist in syncing up your truck and trailer.

When you're on the road, you'll want to make sure everything is stable, too. This is where Trailer Sway Control comes in handy. Add this to the intuitive AdvanceTrac® system that monitors your trailer's stability, and can apply braking if necessary to maintain control, and you have a sound package of trailer tech.
You'll also be kept informed of everything that's going on with your cargo with the available Smart Trailer Tow Connector. This feature sends alerts and updates about the trailer status to the instrument cluster on your dashboard, so you'll always be in the know.
Other trailering technologies include:
- Available BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Tow Coverage
- 4-inch Productivity Screen
- Roll Stability Controlâ„¢
2021 Ford F-150 Truck Bed
As a tough truck, the 2021 Ford F-150 also wants to make sure its bed space can be utilized, giving you full control of hauling and towing.
Adding on to the towing capacity, with the 2021 Ford F-150 bed you can load a lot in the back of this truck. It's capable of carrying a payload of up to 3,325 pounds when properly configured in the right trim.
This pickup box also can include the available BoxLinkâ„¢ system, available LED box lights, and available stowable loading ramps. This makes it easy to keep your items secure, find what you need no matter the time of day, and makes loading a breeze. Add in the tailgate with key lock and you have a highly secure truck bed.