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F-150 Lightning Towing Capacity

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Ford garnered a lot of positive attention when it announced the launch of its new all-electric F-150, called the F-150 Lightning. It's the first F-series that's all electric, and it's going to be available for purchase in spring 2022.

Many diehard F-150 fans are going to line up to buy their very own F-150 Lightning. Some people, however, may be hesitant. They may want their new truck to serve practical purposes, such as hauling cargo and towing trailers. So they might be wondering how many pounds the new F-150 Lightning can actually tow.

The F-150 Lightning is powered by two electric motors that produce a combined 563 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque. It actually creates the most torque of any F-150 ever.

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Gas-powered F-150 trucks can tow up to 12,700 pounds. Can the all-electric motors in the F-150 Lightning tow that much weight too? Can the truck really handle that kind of responsibility?

The F-150 Lightning Can Tow Up To 10,000 Pounds

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According to Ford, the F-150 Lightning can tow up to 10,000 pounds. The exact towing capacity depends on your trim level, the type of battery your truck has, and whether it has a Max Trailer Tow Package.

  • The XLT and Lariat trucks with the extended-range battery and Max Trailer Tow Package can tow up to 10,000 pounds. The targeted payload of these trucks is 1,800 pounds.
  • The standard Lightning trucks with the standard-range battery can tow up to 7,700 pounds. The targeted payload of these trucks is 2,000 pounds.

If your F-150 Lightning can tow up to 10,000 pounds, it can tow the following things:

  • Speedboats
  • Many fifth wheel or bumper hitch trailers
  • SUVs
  • Other F-150 trucks

If your F-150 Lightning can tow up to 7,700 pounds, it can tow the following things:

  • SUVs
  • Other F-150 trucks
  • Two jet skis on a trailer
  • A horse trailer with two horses

What Is The F-150 Lightning's Range When Towing At The Max?

When your F-150 Lightning is towing the maximum amount of weight it can tow, its range will decrease. According to Ford, the 2022 F-150 Lightning will have a range of between 230 and 300 miles. But what about when it's towing? Ford hasn't given a straight answer, most likely because it hasn't tested the range under these conditions yet.

Car and Driver estimates that the range will drop to under 100 miles when it's towing at the max.

Finding The Right F-150 Lightning With The Towing Capacity You're Looking For

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If you want to use your new truck as a towing machine around town, the 2022 F-150 Lightning is a good contender. But there are some important factors to consider before you buy.

If you want a truck that can tow up to 10,000 pounds, the extended-range battery is your best bet. You can also have the Tow Technology Package added to your truck. It's a useful package with a bundle of specialized technology that makes towing easier on your truck. The package includes:

  • Pro Trailer Backup Assist
  • Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
  • Trailer Reverse Guidance
  • Trailer Brake Controller
  • Trailer Camera
  • Smart Hitch
  • Smart Trailer Tow Connection

In a nutshell, the F-150 Lightning will be a reliable towing machine. You just need to know your truck's limitations.