A 2026 Ford Maverick tows 2,000 pounds as it leaves the factory. The 4,000-pound figure you see quoted needs the optional 4K Tow Package, and no Maverick reaches it without all-wheel drive.
Ford Maverick Towing Capacity: Hybrid, EcoBoost and the 4K Tow Package
At a glance
- Most it can tow: 4,000 lb, on an all-wheel-drive Maverick with the 4K Tow Package; without the package, 2,000 lb, the Tremor and the Lobo included.
- With a camper, check payload too: the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and gear share one allowance, and Ford does not recommend carrying a slide-in camper in the bed.
- Hybrid owners: a 2022 to 2024 hybrid is rated 2,000 lb and cannot be retrofitted to 4,000; from 2025 an all-wheel-drive hybrid with the package reaches 4,000 lb.
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How much can my Maverick tow? Year by year
No Maverick from 2022 to 2026 is rated above 4,000 lb. Find your model year below. Each year's top figure needs a SuperCrew with all-wheel drive and the 4K Tow Package (option code 53Q); a truck without them is rated 2,000 lb.
| Model year | Most it can tow | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,000 lb | 2.0L EcoBoost |
| 2023 | 4,000 lb | 2.0L EcoBoost |
| 2024 | 4,000 lb | 2.0L EcoBoost |
| 2025 | 4,000 lb | 2.0L EcoBoost or 2.5L hybrid (AWD hybrid new) |
| 2026 | 4,000 lb | 2.0L EcoBoost or 2.5L hybrid |
Your own truck's figure depends on its engine, drive and axle. Ford's guide for each year lists every combination: the 2022 towing guide, 2023 guide, 2024 Maverick towing guide, 2025 guide and 2026 guide.
Which 2026 Maverick tows 4,000 lb
Only two 2026 builds reach 4,000 lb: the hybrid and the 2.0L EcoBoost, each with all-wheel drive and the 4K Tow Package. Every other 2026 Maverick, the Tremor and the Lobo included, is rated 2,000 lb. The table gives each version's towing figure and the most payload Ford lists for it.
| Version | Most it can tow | Max payload |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L hybrid, no package | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb |
| 2.5L hybrid, AWD, 4K Tow Package | 4,000 lb | 1,400 lb |
| 2.0L EcoBoost, no package | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb |
| 2.0L EcoBoost, AWD, 4K Tow Package | 4,000 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Tremor | 2,000 lb | 1,140 lb |
| Lobo | 2,000 lb | 1,045 lb |
Any trailer over 2,000 lb needs the package, and towing without it may void the new-vehicle warranty. Ford's 2026 towing guide lists every engine, drive and axle combination.
The ratings assume a 150-lb driver and passenger; cargo, options and more passengers lower them, and the top towing and payload figures may not apply to the same truck. Payload and the Tremor and Lobo ratings come from the 2026 Maverick technical specifications.
Can the Maverick hybrid tow 4,000 lb?
Only a 2025 or newer hybrid with all-wheel drive and the 4K Tow Package. A 2022 to 2024 hybrid came with front-wheel drive only and is rated 2,000 lb, and so is every front-wheel-drive Maverick in every year.
In those first years only the 2.0L EcoBoost with all-wheel drive could get the package. For 2026 the package is offered only with all-wheel drive, on XL, XLT and Lariat.
Tip: Shopping used, the model year decides whether a hybrid can ever be a 4,000 lb truck. A 2022 to 2024 hybrid cannot be retrofitted to the rating, because Ford did not offer the package on the hybrid, on front-wheel drive or on Advanced 4WD in those years.
Can a Maverick pull a camper?
A small, light one, yes. Ford groups trailers by loaded weight:
- Up to 2,000 lb (Class I): small folding campers and trailers for small boats, motorcycles and snowmobiles. Any Maverick.
- 2,001 to 3,500 lb (Class II): large folding campers and single-axle trailers up to 18 ft. Needs the 4K Tow Package.
- 3,501 lb and up (Class III): dual-axle and large single-axle travel trailers. Only the lightest fit under a packaged Maverick's 4,000 lb.
Compare these with the GVWR on the trailer's own label (its maximum loaded weight), not its dry weight, because you tow it loaded. If the shortlist is full of dual-axle travel trailers, an SUV rated to tow a travel trailer is the more realistic tow vehicle. If the trailer is heavier than 4,000 lb, the comparison is with a body-on-frame midsize such as the Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon, not with a better-specified Maverick.
Tip: The trailer's front area has a limit too: 40 sq. ft. with the 4K Tow Package, and 29 sq. ft. or less without it, depending on the year. A tall, boxy camper can hit that limit before it hits 4,000 lb.
Payload is usually the real limit
Passengers, dogs, gear in the bed and the trailer's tongue weight all come out of one allowance, so the tow rating and the payload rating rarely both apply on the same trip. A Lobo or Tremor starts with less than an XLT.
The payload figures in the 2026 table are for a stripped build. Your own truck's payload is on its Tire and Loading label; anything added after the factory comes off it, and so does the trailer's tongue weight, says the 2026 Maverick owner's manual. Ford does not recommend carrying a slide-in camper in the bed.
Do I need a weight distribution hitch?
No. Ford lists a weight distribution hitch as not required on the Maverick in every year from 2022 to 2026, and gives no weight-distributing rating for it.
The package's hitch receiver is rated for a 4,000 lb trailer and 400 lb of tongue load. It comes without a ball or ball mount.
Tip: The owner's manual says tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of the loaded trailer weight. On a 4,000 lb trailer that is 400 to 600 lb, but the receiver is rated for 400 lb at most, so a trailer at the full rating has to sit at the bottom of that band.
What the 4K Tow Package adds
For 2026 the package adds a Class III hitch receiver, a 4-/7-pin connector, a trailer brake controller, an upgraded cooling fan, and extra cooling for the engine you have: a radiator upgrade on the 2.0L gas, a transmission oil cooler on the hybrid. Tow/Haul mode and trailer sway control are standard on every Maverick. Older packages held less: the trailer brake controller was added in 2023 and the upgraded cooling fan in 2025.
Trailer brakes at these weights
Any trailer near 4,000 lb needs its own brakes. Ford recommends them on trailers over 1,500 lb loaded, and many states require them above a set weight. The truck's own brakes are rated for the truck's GVWR, not for truck and trailer together. Electric trailer brakes need a compatible controller in the truck, and Ford's integrated controller is fitted only at the factory or by a dealer, which matters on a 2022 truck. NHTSA's towing guidance covers the same safety basics.
Finding the figure for your own Maverick
The labels on your truck give its weight limits and payload; its tow rating comes from matching its build to the tables above.
The sticker on the driver's door pillar shows GVWR and GAWR (the most each axle may carry), and the Tire and Loading label on the pillar or driver door edge shows payload. Then find the row for your year, engine, drive type and whether the 4K Tow Package is fitted. Ford's guide is not VIN specific, and its online towing calculator does not cover the Maverick. The step-by-step version is on the page about how to find your truck's towing capacity.
Common questions
How much can a Ford Maverick tow?
Up to 4,000 lb with the right equipment, otherwise 2,000 lb. The 4,000 lb rating needs a SuperCrew AWD with the 4K Tow Package (53Q), and no Maverick from 2022 onward is rated higher.
Which Ford Maverick can tow 4,000 lbs?
In 2025 and 2026, an all-wheel-drive SuperCrew with the 4K Tow Package, with either the 2.5L hybrid or the 2.0L EcoBoost. From 2022 through 2024, only the 2.0L EcoBoost AWD with the package. Tremor and Lobo are rated 2,000 lb.
Can the Maverick hybrid tow 4,000 lbs?
Only from the 2025 model year, and only with all-wheel drive and the 4K Tow Package. A 2022 to 2024 hybrid was front-wheel drive, rated 2,000 lb, and could not get the package.
Can a Ford Maverick pull a camper?
A light one, yes: any Maverick can pull a small folding camper, and one with the package reaches the lightest travel trailers. Compare the camper's label GVWR, not its dry weight, and check that its tongue weight plus passengers and cargo fit your payload.
What is the payload of a Ford Maverick?
A 2026 Maverick can carry at most 1,045 to 1,500 lb, depending on the version, and the Lobo carries the least. The table above gives each version's maximum. Your truck's actual figure is on its Tire and Loading label, less any added equipment, and tongue weight counts against it when towing.