2025 Ford F-150 Lightning — SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB only (single cab/bed/drivetrain configuration); conventional towing only, no 5th-wheel/gooseneck
⚠ Pending verification
Figures were extracted from the source below and are pending confirmation against the OEM towing guide.
Source: OEM towing guide — 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide · retrieved 2026-07-02
Max Towing Capacity
10,000
lbs / 4,500 kg
Engine Variants
1 variants
Trim Notes
Maximum 10,000 lbs. is achieved with axle ratio 9.61, GCWR 17,300 lbs., extended range battery, and requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D). Per footnote 4, requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D); per footnote 5, extended range battery; per footnote 4 and 5 combined with the table row showing 17,300 GCWR and 10,000 lbs. max loaded trailer weight.
⚠ Important
Peak 10,000 lb: Electric (F-150 Lightning), SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB, GCWR 17,300 lbs, requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D), extended range battery (conventional ball hitch). Next-highest 9,600 lb: Electric (F-150 Lightning), SuperCrew 4x4 145.4" WB, GCWR 16,800 lbs, requires Max Trailer Tow Package (53D), extended range battery.
◆ 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 2025 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 2025 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
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning towing FAQ
What is the maximum towing capacity of a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
A properly equipped 2025 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 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning need?
Based on its rated capacity, the 2025 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 2025 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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