2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Towing Capacity
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning tows up to 12,700 lb. The exact figure depends on engine, cab, drive and axle ratio; the lowest-rated setup tows 5,000 lb.
18 configurations from the manufacturer's guide, 10 checked against a second source.
Ratings on this page last changed .
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12,700lb trailer
3.5L Hybrid V6, SuperCrew, 145.4" WB, 2WD, 3.55 axle, max tow package
- GCWR
- 18,500
- Axle
- 3.55
- Hitch
- Class V
2023 F-150 Lightning towing capacity by engine
| Engine | Tows up to (lb) | Best setup |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L Hybrid V6 | 12,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | SuperCrew, 145.4" WB, 2WD, 3.55 axle, max tow package |
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) (extended range battery) | 10,0002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | SuperCrew, 145.4" WB, 4WD, 9.61 axle, tow package |
| Electric (F-150 Lightning) (standard range battery) | 7,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | SuperCrew, 145.4" WB, 4WD, 9.61 axle, tow package |
Show all 18 configurations (cab, axle ratio, GCWR, hitch class)
| Trim | Engine | Cab / body | Bed | Drive | Axle | Tow pkg | Max trailer (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Hitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 2WD | 3.55 | Max tow package | 12,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,500 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 157.2" WB | 2WD | 3.55 | Max tow package | 12,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,500 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 2WD | 3.55 | Tow package | 12,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Canada), p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,500 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 157.2" WB | 2WD | 3.55 | Tow package | 12,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Canada), p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,500 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 3.73 | Max tow package | 12,3002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,400 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 157.2" WB | 4WD | 3.73 | Max tow package | 12,3002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,400 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 3.73 | Tow package | 12,3002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Canada), p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,400 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 157.2" WB | 4WD | 3.73 | Tow package | 12,3002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Canada), p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026 | 18,400 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 157.2" WB | 2WD | 3.55 | — | 11,1002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 16,900 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 2WD | 3.55 | — | 11,0002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 16,800 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 11,0002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 17,100 | Class V |
| — | 3.5L Hybrid V6 | SuperCrew | 157.2" WB | 4WD | 3.73 | — | 11,0002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 17,100 | Class V |
| — | Electric (F-150 Lightning) (extended range battery) | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 9.61 | Tow package | 10,0002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 17,300 | Class IV |
| — | Electric (F-150 Lightning) (extended range battery) | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 9.61 | Tow package | 9,6002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 16,700 | Class IV |
| Platinum | Electric (F-150 Lightning) (extended range battery) | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 9.61 | Tow package | 8,5002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 15,900 | Class IV |
| — | Electric (F-150 Lightning) (extended range battery) | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 9.61 | — | 7,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 15,000 | Class III |
| — | Electric (F-150 Lightning) (standard range battery) | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 9.61 | Tow package | 7,7002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 14,400 | Class III |
| — | Electric (F-150 Lightning) (standard range battery) | SuperCrew | 145.4" WB | 4WD | 9.61 | — | 5,0002023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 24 · 17 Sep 2026✓ 2 sources | 11,700 | Class III |
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Can the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning tow it?
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Towing setup for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
What to fit, in order · sized to its 12,700 lb rating
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Class V receiver hitchEssential
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning is rated to 12,700 lb, which falls in Class V (over 10,000 lb).
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Ball mountEssential
Ball mount drop/rise to keep the trailer level.
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7-pin wiring harnessEssential
A 7-pin connector carries the brake-controller output and 12V charge line.
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Trailer brake controllerHeavier trailers
Trailers over about 1,500 lb need their own brakes in most US states; thresholds vary by state.
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Weight-distribution hitchHeavier trailers
Recommended when the trailer exceeds the manufacturer's threshold for this configuration or half the vehicle's curb weight.
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Tow mirrorsWide trailers
Required in many states when the trailer is wider than the tow vehicle.
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Frequently asked
- How much can a 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning tow?
- The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning tows up to 12,700 lb when equipped as 3.5L Hybrid V6, SuperCrew, 145.4" WB, 2WD, 3.55 axle, max tow package (2023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, page 24, retrieved 17 Sep 2026).
- What is the lowest rated 2023 F-150 Lightning configuration?
- 5,000 lb for the Electric (F-150 Lightning) (standard range battery), SuperCrew, 145.4" WB, 4WD, 9.61 axle. Every configuration is listed in the table with its source.
- Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?
- Where the manufacturer does not state a threshold, the usual rule is a weight-distribution hitch when the trailer exceeds half the vehicle's curb weight. Use the widget below or the towing calculator.