# 2023 F-150 towing capacity by engine Compare 2023 F-150 engines, towing figures and used trucks at Northway Ford Lincoln in Brantford. Start with the engine, then narrow the comparison to the actual truck. This guide puts the published figures beside the configuration checks that matter when shopping Northway’s used F-150 inventory in Brantford. The 2023 F-150’s published engine maximums span 8,200–14,000 lb. The standard 3.5L EcoBoost leads at up to 14,000 lb; the 5.0L V8 reaches 13,000 lb and the PowerBoost hybrid 12,700 lb. These are properly equipped configuration maximums, not ratings assigned to the trucks below. Sources reviewed 2026-10-27. ## 2023 F-150 conventional towing: compare the engines What matters | Published maximum · lb / approx. kg | Configuration matters 3.3L V6 | 8,200 lb / 3,720 kg | 3.73 axle; match cab and drivetrain. 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 10,100 lb / 4,580 kg | 3.73 axle and 2.7L Payload Package (622); match cab and drivetrain. 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 14,000 lb / 6,350 kg | Specific 4×2 SuperCab / SuperCrew configurations with Max Trailer Tow (53C). 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 | 12,700 lb / 5,760 kg | SuperCrew 4×2, 3.55 axle, Max Trailer Tow (53C). Equipped 4×4 maximum: 12,300 lb. 5.0L V8 | 13,000 lb / 5,900 kg | 3.73 axle; required packages depend on the exact configuration. 3.5L high-output V6 · Raptor | 8,200 lb / 3,720 kg | Raptor-specific rating; not the standard EcoBoost maximum. 5.2L supercharged V8 · Raptor R | 8,700 lb / 3,950 kg | Raptor R-specific rating. Source: Ford Canada, 2023 guide, pages 3 and 22–24. Conventional towing only; excludes Lightning and fifth-wheel/gooseneck ratings. Read the complete configuration row and footnotes before choosing a truck. Payload, passengers, cargo and equipment can reduce capacity. Kilograms are approximate conversions. ## Find that engine in Northway’s current inventory Compare the engine, fuel type and drivetrain shown on each live stock card below. The hybrid fuel label helps distinguish the 3.5L hybrid from a gasoline-only 3.5L truck. These labels describe the inventory feed; they do not confirm a towing package. Once an engine looks promising, send Northway the stock number and your loaded trailer weight. Ask for the axle ratio, cab and wheelbase, installed towing package and applicable Ford rating for that VIN. A tow hitch in a photograph does not establish the full configuration. ## Ask about one truck at a time Begin with a stock number and VIN. Keep a separate note for each truck so equipment confirmed on one does not accidentally become a claim about another. Ask Northway to identify the applicable manufacturer documentation and to confirm the truck’s configuration. If a key detail is missing, keep that truck as an unconfirmed option until it is resolved. ## Describe the trip you intend to take Write down who will travel, the cargo you expect to carry, and the trailer information you have. Give that information to the person reviewing the combination rather than asking only whether an F-150 can tow it. Keep your trailer’s empty-weight figure separate from the intended loaded condition. Ask for the assumptions to be explained in writing so you can revisit them if your load changes. ## Use Northway’s current stock as a starting point The listings below are 2023 F-150s from Northway’s authorized inventory. Their presence here establishes availability in the feed, not a verified truck/trailer match. After the paperwork check, review the actual vehicle’s condition, equipment and price before making a decision. Ask which remaining questions require a qualified inspection or towing specialist. ## Your truck-and-trailer information pack Bring this list to a viewing and record what you confirm on the actual vehicle. - Truck identity: Save the stock number and VIN. - Trailer information: Bring labels, paperwork and your planned loading details. - Installed equipment: Ask for confirmation on the actual vehicle. - Applicable limits: Use the correct model-year and VIN documentation. - Unanswered questions: Keep gaps visible; do not replace missing information with a model-wide maximum. ## Compare engines in Northway’s current 2023 F-150 stock These are current used listings, not pre-approved towing matches. Verify each truck individually. [2023 Ford F-150 XL](https://northway-ford.vinindex.ai/inventory/1FTEW1EP1PFA96700) — CAD 47590; 33173 km; stock A1038. Engine: 2.7L 6cyl; Gasoline; 4×4. [2023 Ford F-150 XLT](https://northway-ford.vinindex.ai/inventory/1FTFW1E88PFC70887) — CAD 49763; 46021 km; stock P11822. Engine: 3.5L 6cyl; Gasoline; 4×4. [2023 Ford F-150 XLT](https://northway-ford.vinindex.ai/inventory/1FTFW1E55PFC82386) — CAD 49819; 75009 km; stock P11844. Engine: 5.0L 8cyl; Flex Fuel; 4×4. [2023 Ford F-150 Limited](https://northway-ford.vinindex.ai/inventory/1FTFW1ED4PFA63782) — CAD 65792; 73603 km; stock P11812. Engine: 3.5L 6cyl; Gasoline / Electric Hybrid; 4×4. ## Start with the VIN and your trailer details Call Northway Ford Lincoln to discuss a specific truck and the information needed for a towing review. ## Sources & details [Ford Canada: 2023 RV & Trailer Towing Guide, pages 3 and 22–24](https://www.ford.ca/acslibs/content/dam/na/ford/en_ca/images/articles/towing/pdf/previous/57063_PK8407_Ford_2023_RV-TTGuide_Ev8_NS_rev_EN.pdf#page=22) — Canadian model-year guide. Conventional towing engine maximums and configuration requirements; not ratings for Northway’s individual VINs. Kilograms are calculated from pounds and rounded to the nearest 10 kg. [Ford Canada: towing guides and VIN calculator](https://www.ford.ca/towing/) — Ford links model-year guides and a VIN-based F-Series calculator. General ratings vocabulary only; no claim that a listed truck is approved for a specific trailer. Northway Ford Lincoln · 519-753-8691 Article updated 2026-10-27T16:54:56.963345+00:00. Inventory checked 2026-10-27T19:33:11.706Z.