{"id":13605,"date":"2021-05-07T20:01:50","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T20:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=13605"},"modified":"2025-10-10T19:26:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:26:38","slug":"which-2021-ford-f-150-engine-is-the-best-for-towing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/which-2021-ford-f-150-engine-is-the-best-for-towing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Absolute Maximum Towing Capacity on the Ford F-150"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Is the Best for Towing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most unrelenting truck critics would be hard-pressed to deny the supremacy of the 2021 Ford F-150. The truck&#8217;s penchant for powerful engines, class-leading weight capacities, and a variety of trim levels makes it a difficult value to beat overall. Buyers who want to max out their new truck to best-in-class status can find out how when we look at how to achieve maximum towing capacity on the Ford F-150 here at Akins Ford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-vehicles-winder-ga\"><strong>View our inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Engine for Towing: 3.5L EcoBoost\u00ae V6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The absolute best engine for towing in the new 2021 Ford F-150 is the 3.5L EcoBoost\u00ae twin-turbo V6 engine, which can tow up to 14,000 pounds in the right configuration. Buyers can unlock this maximum towing capacity in the SuperCrew 4&#215;2 and SuperCab 8\u2019 Box 4&#215;2 configurations when equipped with the available Max Trailer Tow Package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-engines-are-available-on-the-all-new-2021-ford-f-150\/\">What Engines Are Available on the All-New 2021 Ford F-150<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ededed;grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/16121521\/2021-Ford-F-150-Raptor-b773343_o.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ford F-150 profile\" class=\"wp-image-19923 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/16121521\/2021-Ford-F-150-Raptor-b773343_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/16121521\/2021-Ford-F-150-Raptor-b773343_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More About the 3.5L EcoBoost\u00ae V6 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3.5L EcoBoost\u00ae twin-turbo V6 is standard on the F-150 Limited and optional on the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum model grades. Other features of the 3.5L EcoBoost\u00ae V6 include the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder for optimized performance. In addition, twin intercooled turbos provide on-demand power with virtually no lag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test Drive the 2021 Ford F-150 in Atlanta, GA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to finding the right truck for you, Akins Ford near Atlanta offers the region\u2019s largest selection of Ford F-150 trucks. Fans can test drive a vast selection of 2021 F-150 configurations when they visit our dealership in Winder, GA. View our inventory online, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/test-drive-cars-winder-ga\">schedule your test drive<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/ford-model-information\">explore our research pages<\/a> for more information on all the advantages the Ford lineup has to offer. Come discover the best trucks in Georgia and how to get maximum towing capacity on the Ford F-150!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-truck-has-the-lowest-overall-cost-of-ownership-near-atlanta-ga\/\">Ford F-150 and Ranger Win 2021 KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume F-series dealer in the nation based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume F-series dealer in the nation<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the nation for the month of June 2024\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the nation <\/strong>for the month of June 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Is the Best for Towing? 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