2026 Ford Maverick
The cited maximum for a 2026 Ford Maverick is 4,000 lb conventional. XLT with 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost, AWD and 4K Tow Package. The standard hybrid FWD is rated at 2,000 lb.
The build table for 2026 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 4,000 lb | XLT with 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost, AWD and 4K Tow Package. The standard hybrid FWD is rated at 2,000 lb. | OEM published maximum |
The 4,000 lb maximum does not apply to every Maverick. Check package 53Q and the exact truck's limits.
Source: Ford, 2026 Maverick XLT specifications and FAQs. Confirms 4,000 lb requires AWD and 4K Tow Package with the hybrid or EcoBoost. This is an available maximum, not every XLT.
Spec sheet
9 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 4,000 lb. XLT with 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost, AWD and 4K Tow Package. The standard hybrid FWD is rated at 2,000 lb.Ford source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 400 lb tongue at the 4,000 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Ford limits frontal area to 29 square feet without 4K Tow Package 53Q and 40 square feet with it.Ford source
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- FWD SuperCrew, 4.5-ft box: 121.1 in. AWD column not imported.Ford Pro source — 2026 Maverick: FWD dimensions
- Bed length
- 4.5-ft box: 54.4 in at floor.Ford Pro source — 2026 Maverick: cargo box
- Bed width and depth
- 42.6 in between wheel wells; 53.3 in maximum inside width; 20.3 in inside height.Ford Pro source — 2026 Maverick: cargo box
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- 2.5L hybrid I4: 4,000 lb conventional. Requires: AWD and 4K Tow Package; XLT FAQ maximum.; 2.0L EcoBoost I4: 4,000 lb conventional. Requires: AWD and 4K Tow Package; XLT FAQ maximum.Ford source
- Transmission
- 2.5L hybrid: power-split electric continuously variable transmission. This record does not establish the EcoBoost or Lobo transmission.Ford source — XL standard equipment: mechanical
- Fuel type and tank
- Gasoline EcoBoost: 16.5 U.S. gal; gasoline-electric hybrid: 13.8 U.S. gal.Ford source — XL standard equipment: exterior / fuel tank
- Drivetrain
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Axle ratio
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tow package
- Ford requires 4K Tow Package 53Q above 2,000 lb. Its listed equipment includes the Class III receiver, 4/7-pin connection, brake controller and cooling upgrades that vary by powertrain.Ford source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 4,000 lb conventional maximum is 400 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- Trailer frontal area
- Ford limits frontal area to 29 square feet without 4K Tow Package 53Q and 40 square feet with it.
- Required towing equipment
- Ford requires 4K Tow Package 53Q above 2,000 lb. Its listed equipment includes the Class III receiver, 4/7-pin connection, brake controller and cooling upgrades that vary by powertrain.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. The spec sheet above lists the sourced wheelbase information for this year. GCWR is not transcribed for this year.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2025
- Conventional: 4,000 lb in 2025, 4,000 lb in 2026 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
First generation
2026 is year 5 of this generation (2022–2026). Unibody compact pickup. Which powertrain can be equipped for 4,000 pounds changed during this generation; only a cited year carries that claim.
Engines cited for 2026
| Engine | Output | Max tow | What it requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L hybrid I4 | — | 4,000 lb conventional | AWD and 4K Tow Package; XLT FAQ maximum. |
| 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | — | 4,000 lb conventional | AWD and 4K Tow Package; XLT FAQ maximum. |
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2026 Ford Maverick tow?
- The cited maximum for a 2026 Ford Maverick is 4,000 lb conventional. XLT with 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost, AWD and 4K Tow Package. The standard hybrid FWD is rated at 2,000 lb.
- Did Maverick towing change for 2026?
- Compare the cited 2026 figures on this page with the 2025 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- XLT with 2.5L hybrid or 2.0L EcoBoost, AWD and 4K Tow Package. The standard hybrid FWD is rated at 2,000 lb.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2026 Maverick?
- At the cited 4,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 400 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.