F-150 Lightning Towing

Answers to your frequently asked F-150 Lightning® towing questions can be found below.

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F-150 Lightning Towing Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the towing range of the F-150 Lightning?

There are many factors that affect towing range, which is why we created Ford-exclusive technology like Intelligent Range to give you more accurate vehicle range calculations in real-time.

Intelligent Range takes those many factors into account, along with cloud-connected data from other F-150 Lightning owners, to calculate highly accurate range information, especially in areas you have never driven.

How much can the F-150 Lightning tow?

The standard-range F-150 Lightning has a maximum of 7,700 lbs tow capacity in the XLT model with the optional Max Tow Package. The extended-range F-150 Lightning Flash™ and Lariat® have a 10,000 lbs towing capacity with the optional Max Tow Package equipped.

The F-150 Lightning Platinum® has a standard towing capacity of 8,500 lbs.

Will towing significantly reduce battery range?

Electric trucks experience the same range degradation that we see when towing with gasoline-powered internal combustion engines. Factors that affect fuel economy and range include:

  • Trailer weight
  • Wind resistance
  • Traffic speed
  • Weather
  • Route topography
  • Driver habits

The main difference with electric trucks is how drivers adapt to understanding range information and recharging, using tools like Intelligent Range, versus using a traditional gas gauge.

Additional Information

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