If you've got a 2018 Ford F-150 then you need to know its towing capacity before pulling
or hauling anything with it. Towing heavy trailers weighing greater than the 2018 Ford
F-150's max towing capacity will affect engine performance, and it's equally important for
towing safety. Now, what is the 2018 Ford F-150 towing capacity? The 2018 F-150 towing capacity maximum ranges between 5,000 to 13,200 lb. 2,268 to 5,987
kg, depending on different configurations, engine types, GCWR, cab styles, axle ratio
codes, drivetrains, and the tow package installed. The following table will show you the 2018
Ford F-150 towing capacity, payload capacity, power, and torque by each engine type
Towing and payload capacities, shown in the above table, are the maximum capacities that
can be achieved if your truck has one of these engine types. Some other factors must be considered
while calculating the actual towing capacity of your specific 2018 F-150 configuration
Ford says that for all 2018 F-150 trim levels and configurations, the trailer weight must
not exceed 5,000 lb. when towing with or by bumper only. For trailer weights exceeding
5,000 lb., your truck must be equipped with either trailer towing package or max trailer
towing package, and a proper weight distribution hitch. Here I've collected all the 2018 Ford F-150 towing and payload capacity information from
the official Ford resources that includes the 2018 Ford F-150 Pickup Brochure and 2018
Ford RV Trailer Towing Guide. There are three cab styles in the 2018 Ford F-150, Regular
Cab, Super Cab, Extended, and Super Crew. Crew Cab, as listed in the below table. Different
cab styles and bed lengths will result in different payload capabilities, and GCWR
gross combined weight rating, resulting in different towing capabilities. There are seven
different trim levels in this 2018 Ford F-150. Let's look into the towing capacities of each of the six engine options in the 2018 F-150
You can find your truck specifications and engine types by using the VIN decoder or simply
by checking the Truck Safety Compliance Certification label. DOOR JAM LABEL 3.3L TVC-TV6 TOWING CAPACITY
The 2018 F-150 with a 3.3L TVC-TV6 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing
capacity of 7,700 lb. when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow
packages. Read More. 2003 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity, and Payload. With Charts
3.3L V6 engine has a power of 290 hp, at 6,500 rpm, and a torque
of 265 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,990 lb
2.7L EcoBoost V6 Towing Capacity. The 2018 F-150 with a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 automatic transmission
engine can have a maximum towing capacity of 9,000 lb. when properly equipped with trailer
tow packages. 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine has a power of 325 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm, and a torque of 400 lb-ft at 2,750 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity
of 2,470 lb. Your truck will require a 2.7 EcoBoost payload package for trailer weights
exceeding 8,200 lb. 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Towing Capacity. The 2018 F-150 with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 automatic transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity
of 13,200 lb. when properly equipped with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages
3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a power of 375 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm, and a torque of 470 lb-ft
at 3,500 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,230 lb. This engine is the most powerful
and has a max 13,200 lb. towing capacity. The trailer weight must not exceed 7,000 lb
3,175 kg, with only the Class 4 hitch, 53B, without the trailer tow package, 53A
As you can see, that max towing capacity of 13,200 lb can be achieved on SuperCab 8ft 4×2
drivetrain and SuperCrew 4×2 configurations. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine and truck will
require max trailer tow package, 53C, with a Class 4 hitch installed
3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 towing capacity, the 2018 F-150 with a 3.5L Turbo Diesel V6 automatic
transmission engine can have a maximum towing capacity of 11,400 lb. when properly equipped
with trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages. 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 engine has a power of 250 at 3,250 rpm, and a torque of 440 lb-ft
at 1,750 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 2,020 lb
5.0L TBC-TV8 towing capacity, the 2018 F-150 with a 5.0L TBC-TV8 automatic transmission
engine can have a maximum towing capacity of 11,600 lb. when properly equipped with
trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages. Read more, 2019 Ford F-150 towing capacity
and payload, with charts. 5.0L TBC-TV8 engine has a power of 395 at 5,750 rpm, and a torque of 400 lb-ft at 4,500
rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 3,270 lb. 3.5L EcoBoost HOV-6 towing capacity, the 2018 F-150 with 3.5L EcoBoost HOV-6 automatic transmission
engine can have a maximum towing capacity of 11,100 lb. when properly equipped with
trailer tow packages or max trailer tow packages. 3.5L EcoBoost HOV-6 engine has a power of 450 at 5,000 rpm, and a torque of 510 lb-ft
at 3,500 rpm, and has a maximum payload capacity of 1,200 lb
The below charts show the conventional and fifth wheel trailer towing capacity of the
2018 Ford F-150. Conventional Trailer Towing Charts. Axle Towing Capacity Charts 2018 F-150 Axle Ratio Codes can be seen on the charts
You can find your truck axle ratio codes from the VIN decoder or simply by checking the
Truck Safety Compliance Certification Label, Door Jam Label. 2018 F-150 Axle Ratio Codes Chart The following chart will show you the components
included in the trailer towing packages, option codes 53A, 53B, and 53C
2018 F-150 Trailer Towing Packages Chart The frontal area can also affect the towing
performance of your F-150 truck. Frontal Area Consideration slash Limitation refers to the total area from the front of
the vehicle and the trailer exposed to air resistance while moving. The area is measured in square feet
For the 2018 F-150 frontal area limitations slash considerations are given in this chart
2018 Ford F-150 Frontal Area Consideration while Towing Trailer Chart The 2018 F-150 pickup rear step bumper can tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds weight carrying
trailers with a maximum ton load of 500 pounds you must not exceed this limit when towing
with the bumper only. To tow greater loads, your truck will require a particular hitch receiver, class 3 or class
4, weight distributing hitches, and a max trailer tow package. With this equipment installed, you can get a max towing capacity of 13,200 pounds with
a max ton load not exceeding 1,320 pounds, 10% of max towing capacity
On the 2018 F-150 Raptor model, you can get a max towing capacity of 8,000 pounds with
a max ton load not exceeding 8,000 pounds, 10% of max towing capacity
2018 Ford F-150 Rear Step Bumper vs Hitch Receiver Chart You can add a sliding camper to your 2018 F-150 truck, only if it has 3.5L EcoBoost
V6 or 5.0 V8 engine equipped with a heavy duty payload package
You should consider the information given in the below chart if you want to add a sliding
camper to your truck. 2018 Ford F-150 Max Cargo Weight with Sliding Camper Chart
The max towing capacity of the 2018 Ford F-150 is between 5,000 to 13,200 pounds
I've done deep research to find out and broken down as much information as possible within
this article and made it an easy 2018 F-150 towing capacity guide using charts, tables
and helpful resources, and recommended the best towing equipment. You should always determine towing capacity, and choose the necessary equipment considering
the truck configuration, and after contacting your local dealer. Explore capacities by vehicle make