2025 Ford F-150® Engine & Tow Specs Available in McHenry, IL

The 2025 Ford F-150® is a full-size pickup truck that is ready to handle your next big task thanks to its versatile and robust engines. Whether you’re after supercharged power, hybrid efficiency, or rugged off-road capability, there’s an engine option sure to meet your expectations. Find out more about each engine and their capabilities with this 2025 Ford F-150 engine and towing guide created for you by the team at Buss Ford in McHenry, IL.

Interested in learning more about the F-150? We have several helpful resources prepared, including an F-150 review for general specs and exterior colors, and our F-150 trims guide, which breaks down each model’s features.

See which F-150 models we have available in our inventory, and consider selecting one for a test drive. If you have any questions, you’re more than welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (815) 385-2000.

2025 Ford F-150 Engine Comparison

With a wide selection of six distinct engine options, you can find a 2025 Ford F-150 ready to take on your most challenging towing needs. There are five available gas engines, including high-output, supercharged, and full hybrid configurations, each paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission.

If you’re in need of fuel-conscious gas power, consider the 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 engine. With twin intercooled turbochargers, you’ll have ready power on every drive with up to 325 horsepower. Step up performance with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, which uses the same near-instant turbo design as the 2.7L engine but enhances output to 400 horsepower. The high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6, exclusive to the Raptor® trim, is a further variation souped-up for off-roading which unleashes 450 horsepower.

Interested in forward-thinking hybrid power? The 3.5L PowerBoost™ full hybrid V6 engine balances output with efficiency, reaching up to 22 city MPG, the best of the F-150 engine lineup. It also expands your capabilities with the available 2.4 kilowatt (kW) Pro Power Onboard™ generator system, which allows you to charge your power tools while on-the-go.

The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 features a twin independent variable camshaft timing design, which provides its next level of output. With 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque at your command, the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine offers exceptional capabilities.

Bring thunderous power to your travels on the trail with the 5.2L supercharged V8 engine, exclusive to the Raptor R™ equipment package. This record-breaking engine provides some of the highest output the F-150 has ever seen with 720 horsepower.

View engine specifications in the following table.

2025 Ford F-150 Drivetrain

The 2025 Ford F-150 has an array of helpful drivetrain features to help you conquer roads, trails, and everything in between. Find 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains available with most engines, and further specialize traction with various drive modes, including normal, eco, sport, tow/haul, slippery, and trail. You’ll find more drive modes available with a 4x4 drivetrain, including a 4x2 mode, deep snow/sand, and mud/rut.

View engine specifications in the following table.

2025 Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

Get ready to haul with the exceptional 2025 Ford F-150 towing capabilities. Depending on the engine you have under the hood, your F-150 will be able to tow between 8,200 and 13,500 pounds. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine offers the highest towing capacity. If you’re looking to enhance your towing experience, consider the available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™. The available Ford F-150 Tow/Haul Package includes an integrated trailer brake controller and an electronic-locking rear axle.

View towing capacity by engine in the following table.

2025 Ford F-150 Payload

The 2025 Ford F-150 is ready to handle materials, tools, and more in its bed thanks to a robust payload capacity. You’ll find between 1,400 to 2,440 pounds of maximum payload capacity depending on the engine. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine provides the best payload capabilities, followed closely by the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine. You can make the most of your bed space with the available BoxLink® system, which lets you better secure your cargo. 

View payload specifications by engine in the following table.

2024 Ford F-150® Engine Options & Towing | McHenry, IL

Six engine options power your workday or weekend fun in the 2024 Ford F-150®. Choose between turbocharged, naturally aspirated, hybrid, and supercharged engines — with both V6 and V8 options available. The 2024 Ford F-150 is a top towing truck, with a best-in-class 13,500-pound towing capacity. See the key differences, specs, towing capacity, and model availability for all six 2024 F-150 engine options with this performance and towing guide from the pros at Buss Ford. 

Test drive your favorite new F-150 for sale at our dealership in McHenry, IL, to get a feel for the power available to you. 

If you’d like more information about a specific truck or engine, contact our team online or by calling (815) 385-2000.

Engine Differences

Count on the robust capability available in each of the 2024 Ford F-150 engines to tackle your biggest towing jobs and off-roading adventures. Every 2024 F-150 engine sends its power through a ten-speed automatic transmission — including a ten-speed modified for hybrid performance with the PowerBoost™ engine. Each of the EcoBoost® engines, along with the PowerBoost, utilize twin turbochargers.

2.7L EcoBoost V6

As the new base engine for the 2024 model year, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 packs a serious punch — an impressive starting point for the rest of the engine lineup. The 2.7L EcoBoost makes 325 horsepower and over 400 pound-feet of torque while getting up to 25 MPG on the highway. 

Horsepower: 325 HP

Torque: 410 lb.-ft.

MPG: 19 city / 25 hwy

Drivetrain: 4x2 / 4x4

Oil Capacity: 6 qt.

Recommended Fuel: Regular unleaded

5.0L V8

Looking for naturally aspirated power in your new F-150? The 5.0L V8 is the powerplant for you. Get that classic muscle you know and love with this engine; it churns out 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque and unlocks the second-best towing capacity in the F-150 lineup. 

Horsepower: 400 HP

Torque: 410 lb.-ft.

MPG: 16 city / 24 hwy

Drivetrain: 4x2 / 4x4

Oil Capacity: 7.75 qt.

Recommended Fuel: Regular unleaded or E85

3.5L EcoBoost V6

The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 boasts impressive specs all around. From its 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque to its class-leading towing capacity, this is the engine for those who want to get things done. It’s also capable of up to 25 MPG on the highway. 

Horsepower: 400 HP

Torque: 500 lb.-ft.

MPG: 17 city / 25 hwy

Drivetrain: 4x2 / 4x4

Oil Capacity: 6 qt. 

Recommended Fuel: Regular unleaded

3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6

Find exceptional fuel efficiency with the 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid V6 engine. Its torque output is second only to the supercharged engine we’ll cover below, plus you can get up to 22 MPG around town and 24 MPG on the highway. It’s exclusively paired with a 4x4 drivetrain. 

Horsepower: 430 total system HP

Torque: 570 total system lb.-ft.

MPG: 22 city / 24 hwy

Drivetrain: 4x4

Oil Capacity: 6 qt. 

Recommended Fuel: Regular unleaded 

High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6

Go for wild capability with the high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine exclusive to the 2024 F-150 Raptor®. Serious brawn with 450 horsepower and over 500 pound-feet of torque helps you power through some of the toughest terrain imaginable. 

Horsepower: 450 HP

Torque: 510 lb.-ft.

MPG: 14 city / 18 hwy

Drivetrain: 4x4

Oil Capacity: 6 qt. 

Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded 

High-Output Supercharged 5.2L V8

Add the available Raptor R™ Equipment Group to your 2024 F-150 Raptor to get the high-output supercharged 5.2L V8 engine. You’ll find elite power — 700 horses of it, along with 640 pound-feet of torque with this top-of-the-line powerplant. 

Horsepower: 700 HP

Torque: 640 lb.-ft.

MPG: 10 city /15 hwy

Drivetrain: 4x4 

Oil Capacity: 11.5 qt.

Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded

Towing Capacity

If you’re looking for a hard-working truck with trusty towing capacity, the 2024 Ford F-150 is for you. When you equip your truck with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, the F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds — that’s best-in-class among other half-ton pickups. The configuration you’ll need to achieve those numbers is a SuperCrew® cab, 6.5-foot box with a 4x4 drivetrain. 

See F-150 towing chart for more details. 

Model Availability

Does your preferred trim option offer the engine you want? Overall, the 3.5L EcoBoost engine is available across the widest range of trim options — it’s available on all but the STX® and Raptor. See the model available for each engine below. 

• 2.7L EcoBoost V6
• XL
• STX
• XLT
• 5.0L V8
• XL
• STX
• XLT
• TREMOR®
• LARIAT®
• 3.5L EcoBoost V6
• XL
• XLT
• TREMOR
• LARIAT
• King Ranch®
• Platinum®
• 3.5L EcoBoost full hybrid V6
• XLT
• LARIAT
• King Ranch
• Platinum
• High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6
• Raptor
• High-output supercharged 5.2L V8 
• Raptor with Raptor R Equipment Group