2018 Ford F-150 towing a trailer by horses

Engine Options and Towing Capacity of the 2018 Ford F-150

With its many different engine options designed to fit your lifestyle, the 2018 Ford F-150 provides you with all the power and towing capabilities that you’ll ever need.



It’s no secret that Ford trucks have long been at the forefront of engine power and capability. By providing an all-new engine option for the 2018, this year’s F-150 shows no sign of letting the others catch up. At Sherwood Ford, we know that you need a truck that is going to work every bit as hard as you do, and that’s why we’re here to talk about the different engine options and towing capacity available on the 2018 F-150. Each engine has been carefully crafted to provide the perfect blend of power and efficiency that ensures your wallet will remain as happy as you are when you’re hauling materials to the job site, or bringing your boat to the lake for a weekend away. Check out our inventory of F-150 trim levels to find the truck with the right engine for you.

3.5L EcoBoost®

The second generation of the 3.5L EcoBoost engine has been designed to crank out even more horsepower than the first edition. Turning the key starts a herd of 375 horses ready to charge at a moment’s notice. In addition to providing a better horsepower rating, the second-generation engine provides drivers with a best-in-class 470 lb-ft of torque! All that power means the 3.5L engine helps your F-150 tow up to 13,200 lbs.

2.7L EcoBoost®

Thanks to For-first port fuel and direct injection technology, the 2.7L EcoBoost engine is capable of providing drivers with 325 horsepower and a jaw-dropping 400 lb-ft of torque! This beast of an engine boasts a maximum of 2,230 lbs. of payload and 8,500 lbs. of towing capability.

3.3L Ti-VCT V6

Providing responsive power and capability, the new 3.3L V6 is more than able to handle the demands of everyday jobs at the construction site, the farm, or out on the oil fields. Twin independent variable cam timing opens and closes the valves with perfect precision that allows for the optimal operating condition to crank out 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft or torque.

5.0L V8

The cream of the crop. This legendary Ford V8 boasts even more muscle than ever before and delivers best-in-class payload capability. Thanks to its twin independent variable cam timing, the 5.0L V8 produces up to 395 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The maximum payload with this monster of an engine is an astounding 13,200 lbs.

2019 Ford F-150 in metallic blue

The 2018 F-150

If you’re interested in learning more about the 2018 F-150, be sure to keep an eye on our blog, or check out the research page we’ve created for your convenience. If you know that the 2018 F-150 is the perfect addition to your garage, you can reserve yours right from our website. Just let us know your name and the best way to contact you, and we’ll let you know as soon as we have your 2018 F-150.