Ford trucks have a well-deserved reputation for impressive towing capacities. The maximum towing capacity of any truck is determined by many engineering factors in the truck body build, but two factors playing a huge role are horsepower and torque. They are both essential to a successful towing experience, but torque has more effect on towing, while horsepower is more about reaching and maintaining a speed while towing. When you shop for a new Ford truck at Phil Waterford's Manteca Ford in Manteca, CA, you will learn there are towing capacity options for the new Ford trucks based on the choices you make based on the truck model and engine.
Towing Capacity
Two 2024 Ford truck models are designed to deliver even more impressive towing capacity than earlier models. The first is the 2024 Ford F-250. It has a gooseneck towing capacity of up to 22,900 pounds when equipped with the 6.7-liter V8 Turbo Diesel engine. The towing capacity for the 6.7-liter High-Output Turbo Diesel is 22,700 pounds. Both engines have a 22,000-pound towing capacity for other types of trailers or 5th-wheels.
The 2024 Ford F-350 is another extraordinary truck for towing. It takes towing capacity to another level. The Ford F-350, with a 6.7-liter V8 High-Output Turbo Diesel engine, has 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque and a gooseneck towing capacity of 27,000 pounds. If fitted with the 6.7-liter V8 Turbo Diesel, it can tow 23,200-25,000 pounds. If you do not need that much towing capacity, there is still the option of the 6.8-liter V8 that tows 18,100 pounds or the 7.3-liter V8 that can handle 19,500 pounds.
Do you frequently need to tow heavy equipment in the Manteca, CA area or an empty fifth wheel weighing 20,000+ pounds? You should consider the 2024 Super Duty truck with a 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel with 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque and 500 horsepower. The full-size pickups with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of at least 8,500 pounds have a conventional gooseneck tow rating of 40,000 pounds.
Other Models
The 2024 Ford trucks designed for high towing capacity are impressive, and you can build a Ford truck to meet your exact needs. For example, a Ford F-150 with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 has 400 lb.-ft. of torque and 325 horsepower. It has 9,100 pounds of towing capacity. The available trims are the XL, XLT, and Lariat. Depending on the F150 model and engine size, the maximum towing capacity is 13,500 pounds.
If that is still too much towing capacity, the 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine has 265 lb.-ft. or torque and 290 horsepower. This setup has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds and is available in the XL and XLT trims.
The 2024 Ford F-250 has a towing capacity of 13,800-22,000 pounds, and the F-350 has a towing capacity of 13,800-27,000 pounds. The 2024 Ford Maverick has a maximum towing capacity of 4,000 pounds for lighter-duty towing when equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. The 2024 Ford Ranger can tow 5,510-7,500 pounds.
The Science and Technology of Towing
These are just a few options that cover light to heavy-duty towing needs. As you can tell, Ford has various engines and trim levels. When you discuss towing capacity needs, you will consider the type of cab (regular cab, super cab, crew cab), box length (6.5-8 ft.), wheel drive (4x2 or 4x4), loaded trailer weight and tongue percent plus payload (passenger weight and cargo weight). Each trim has engine options. When all these factors are considered, you can determine the best powertrain and trim level.
Whatever your towing needs, Ford has a truck that can meet and exceed them. There are also towing technology packages available, including features like the Smart Hitch, Smart Trailer Tow Connector, and the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller. Technology turns towing into an exceptional experience.
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