2024 Ford F-150 Lightning — Standard-range XLT with Max Tow Package, Extended-range Flash and Lariat with Max Tow Package, and Platinum trim only
⚠ Pending verification
Figures were extracted from the source below and are pending confirmation against the OEM towing guide.
Source: Manufacturer spec page — F-150 Lightning Towing FAQs - Ford · retrieved 2026-07-02
Max Towing Capacity
10,000
lbs / 4,536 kg
Engine Variants
2 variants
Trim Notes
Maximum 10,000 lbs achieved on extended-range F-150 Lightning Flash or Lariat with optional Max Tow Package. Standard-range XLT with Max Tow Package is rated at 7,700 lbs. Platinum has a standard towing capacity of 8,500 lbs with no Max Tow Package mentioned.
⚠ Important
Peak 10,000 lb: Extended-range F-150 Lightning Flash or Lariat with optional Max Tow Package (conventional ball hitch). Next-highest 8,500 lb: F-150 Lightning Platinum (standard towing capacity, no package specified).
◆ Gear you may need
Always confirm against your door-jamb sticker & OEM towing guide before hauling. Ratings vary by exact configuration.
Different configuration? Look it up
The 10,000 lbs figure above is the properly-equipped maximum for this model year. For a specific trim, engine, or drivetrain, run your exact setup through the live tool:
Prose overview
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning carries a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 lbs when properly equipped, paired with a Class IV hitch. As with every truck and SUV, the rating swings by engine, drivetrain, cab and bed configuration, and rear axle ratio — so two 2024 Ford F-150 Lightnings on the same lot can be rated thousands of pounds apart. Match your trailer to the lowestrelevant limit (towing capacity, payload, GCWR, and hitch rating), and verify against the sticker inside the driver's-side door jamb.
Related tow ratings
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning towing FAQ
What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning?
A properly equipped 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning is rated to tow up to 10,000 lbs. This maximum applies only to specific engine, axle, and tow-package combinations — most trims tow less.
What hitch class does the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning need?
Based on its rated capacity, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning typically pairs with a Class IV hitch. Always match the hitch to your loaded trailer weight and never exceed the vehicle's rated capacity.
Do I need a brake controller to tow with a 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning?
Most states require trailer brakes — and a brake controller — for trailers over 3,000 lbs loaded. A brake controller syncs the trailer's brakes with the vehicle's for safe, controlled stops.
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