2023 Ford F-150 Towing Guide near Dothan, AL

It will be difficult to find a full-size pickup truck more powerful than the 2023 Ford F-150. As you’ll soon see, this vehicle’s engine specs affirms how this set of wheels has gained widespread praise. You’ll have all the equipment you need for your trips through Columbia Highway in this set of wheels after you buy it from us at Gilland Ford.

Performance

The Ford F-150 has plenty of engines to show you, including the available 3.5L turbocharged V6 system that brings about 450 horsepower¹ and 510 lb.-ft. of torque¹. 400 horsepower¹ and 500 lb.-ft. of torque¹ escape the optional 3.5L V6 system at once when you accelerate. Notice how your trailer begins to move as you do with your vehicle’s 14,000-lb. maximum towing capacity² when you choose this powertrain. Take a look at the optional 5.0L V8 alternative feature and its 400 horsepower² and 410 lb.-ft. of torque², which let you zoom to Wiregrass Museum of Art. You’ll also have raw power in your hands with the available 2.7L V6 version that kick starts your travels with 325 horsepower¹ and 400 lb.-ft. of torque¹. As for the base trim, you’ll receive the standard 3.3L V6 engine that provides 290 horsepower¹ and 265 lb.-ft. of torque¹.

Towing Items

We at Gilland Ford will go over the tow items that the  2023 Ford F-150 may be able to pull, but we want to provide a disclaimer that any of our representatives has additional information if you are planning to buy a trailer or other certain tow item to be paired with your pickup truck. So, these estimates mentioned in this summary are only reference points for your convenience. Without further ado, we’ll mention that an open utility trailer’s typical GVWR has a limit at about 7,000 lbs. with a full load. In other words, when the vehicle is not in motion, the GVWR — also known as Gross Vehicle Weight Rating — is what the tow item can withstand. As for a typical GVWR of a loaded open utility trailer, it approximates roughly between 2,000 and 7,000 lbs. of weight.

Trailer Hitch Classes

1. Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

2. Max towing on F-150 XL SuperCab 8” box and SuperCrew® 6.5” box, 3.5L EcoBoost, 4x2 with Max Trailer Tow Pkg. and Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. Horsepower, torque and towing ratings are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.