2026 Ford Maverick Towing Guide (and 2022-2025 Guides)

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2026 Ford Maverick Towing Guide

Past Years:

2025 Maverick Towing Guide
2024 Maverick Towing Guide
2023 Maverick Towing Guide
2022 Maverick Towing Guide

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2026 Ford Maverick Towing Guide

Past Years:

2025 Maverick Towing Guide
2024 Maverick Towing Guide
2023 Maverick Towing Guide
2022 Maverick Towing Guide

Looks like no changes from 2025 that I can see.
Brian

 

[Huchipapa]

Pretend I'm a mechanical simpleton (because I am..), but if I'm reading this correctly I can add a transmission cooler and the larger cooling fan to my '24 2.5 hybrid (with tow hitch) and be able to safely tow 4k?

 

[Pierre777]

Pretend I'm a mechanical simpleton (because I am..), but if I'm reading this correctly I can add a transmission cooler and the larger cooling fan to my '24 2.5 hybrid (with tow hitch) and be able to safely tow 4k?

All those are good additions but remember the 2025 has a updated bigger and beefier EcvT transmission plus the tremor cv axles in the rear and front to allow it AWD. You need that additional torque on all 4 wheels to move the added tow weight over 2000lbs.
if I remember from 1 mph right up 13 mph the AWD is active pass that then it kicks into FWD unless it detects slippage. Also in tow/Hula mode I believe ( can someone fact check that) AWD is always active.

 

[Darryl]

Pretend I'm a mechanical simpleton (because I am..), but if I'm reading this correctly I can add a transmission cooler and the larger cooling fan to my '24 2.5 hybrid (with tow hitch) and be able to safely tow 4k?

No. The 24K towing package requires all-wheel drive. The 2024 hybrid is front wheel drive only. All-wheel drive was not made available for the hybrid until 2025. So unfortunately you are still stuck with 2000 lb towing capacity with the 2022 through 2024 hybrid

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

No. The 24K towing package requires all-wheel drive. The 2024 hybrid is front wheel drive only. All-wheel drive was not made available for the hybrid until 2025. So unfortunately you are still stuck with 2000 lb towing capacity with the 2022 through 2024 hybrid

Officially.

Unofficially AWD vs. FWD is the most significant change. And in my book, the only noteworthy change.

EcoBoosts need enhanced cooling to tow more. Hybrids don't.

All Hybrids have the same horsepower and the same battery power.

The eCVT final gear ratio changed a tiny bit in 2025 but that was for all hybrids. 2K and 4K. It's an insignificant change. Transmission, slightly beefier in 2025 but the 2022-24's are plenty capable.

7-pin add-on: $30
Trailer brake controller add on: $100-$200

Rear helper springs or air bags (optional) Starts at $100.

Tow "ratings" are voluntary by the manufacturer for comparison purposes and marketing purposes and are not mandated by any law.
They may choose to use them for warranty purposes, and are generally regarded as sound recommendations.

However, it is not illegal to tow more in a modified 2022 FWD hybrid provided you do meet the trailer brake and other requirements in your state.

Litmus Test:

Are vehicles with no tow rating banned from towing? (Example a 2001 Prius) What about a 1950 pickup truck with no tow rating? Not illegal in 49 states. CT is a maybe.

I am not a Ford historian and I relied on Google for this:

A 1950 F-1 had either a 6 cyl 226 CID 95 HP engine, no power steering, no power brakes.

Or an optional 8 cyl 239 CID 100 HP engine, no power steering, no power brakes.

No official tow rating from the day. Ford listed "up to" 1400 lbs cargo carrying capacity. Owners report it was capable of towing 5,000 lbs.

 

[Darryl]

Officially.

Unofficially AWD vs. FWD is the most significant change. And in my book, the only noteworthy change.

EcoBoosts need enhanced cooling to tow more. Hybrids don't.

All Hybrids have the same horsepower and the same battery power.

The eCVT final gear ratio changed a tiny bit in 2025 but that was for all hybrids. 2K and 4K. It's an insignificant change. Transmission, slightly beefier in 2025 but the 2022-24's are plenty capable.

7-pin add-on: $30
Trailer brake controller add on: $100-$200

Rear helper springs or air bags (optional) Starts at $100.

Tow "ratings" are voluntary by the manufacturer for comparison purposes and marketing purposes and are not mandated by any law.
They may choose to use them for warranty purposes, and are generally regarded as sound recommendations.

However, it is not illegal to tow more in a modified 2022 FWD hybrid provided you do meet the trailer brake and other requirements in your state.

Litmus Test:

Are vehicles with no tow rating banned from towing? (Example a 2001 Prius) What about a 1950 pickup truck with no tow rating? Not illegal in 49 states. CT is a maybe.

I am not a Ford historian and I relied on Google for this:

A 1950 F-1 had either a 6 cyl 226 CID 95 HP engine, no power steering, no power brakes.

Or an optional 8 cyl 239 CID 100 HP engine, no power steering, no power brakes.

No official tow rating from the day. Ford listed "up to" 1400 lbs cargo carrying capacity. Owners report it was capable of towing 5,000 lbs.

If the 2024 was AWD, I'd be inclined to agree that it could tow more with modifications. But officially or unofficially I think it's a bad idea to add more weight to the rear of a fwd vehicle because it DECREASES the weight on the front wheels. More weight with less traction. That seems to be a bad combination on anything other than level, dry ground. If for example pulling a boat up a wet or dirt boat ramp seems a bit of a sketchy situation with 3-4 thousand pounds with only the front tires with a lightweight vehicle such as the Maverick

 

[OleFordGuy]

If the 2024 was AWD, I'd be inclined to agree that it could tow more with modifications. But officially or unofficially I think it's a bad idea to add more weight to the rear of a fwd vehicle because it DECREASES the weight on the front wheels. More weight with less traction. That seems to be a bad combination on anything other than level, dry ground. If for example pulling a boat up a wet or dirt boat ramp seems a bit of a sketchy situation with 3-4 thousand pounds with only the front tires with a lightweight vehicle such as the Maverick

EXACTLY. It’s natural common sense that many are determined to ignore

 

[Scupking]

Officially.

Unofficially AWD vs. FWD is the most significant change. And in my book, the only noteworthy change.

EcoBoosts need enhanced cooling to tow more. Hybrids don't.

All Hybrids have the same horsepower and the same battery power.

The eCVT final gear ratio changed a tiny bit in 2025 but that was for all hybrids. 2K and 4K. It's an insignificant change. Transmission, slightly beefier in 2025 but the 2022-24's are plenty capable.

7-pin add-on: $30
Trailer brake controller add on: $100-$200

Rear helper springs or air bags (optional) Starts at $100.

Tow "ratings" are voluntary by the manufacturer for comparison purposes and marketing purposes and are not mandated by any law.
They may choose to use them for warranty purposes, and are generally regarded as sound recommendations.

However, it is not illegal to tow more in a modified 2022 FWD hybrid provided you do meet the trailer brake and other requirements in your state.

Litmus Test:

Are vehicles with no tow rating banned from towing? (Example a 2001 Prius) What about a 1950 pickup truck with no tow rating? Not illegal in 49 states. CT is a maybe.

I am not a Ford historian and I relied on Google for this:

A 1950 F-1 had either a 6 cyl 226 CID 95 HP engine, no power steering, no power brakes.

Or an optional 8 cyl 239 CID 100 HP engine, no power steering, no power brakes.

No official tow rating from the day. Ford listed "up to" 1400 lbs cargo carrying capacity. Owners report it was capable of towing 5,000 lbs.

The suspension is also completely different on the 25 and newer hybrids. Its now the same as the Ecoboost. By the time you modified a 22-24 hybrid you could trade and get a 25 or newer for the same price and have a more capable vehicle.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

The suspension is also completely different on the 25 and newer hybrids. Its now the same as the Ecoboost. By the time you modified a 22-24 hybrid you could trade and get a 25 or newer for the same price and have a more capable vehicle.

Completely different or slightly different?
A different part # does not make it "completely different".

Are Coke & Pepsi "completely different"?

How about we say 10% different.

 

[Darryl]

The suspension is also completely different on the 25 and newer hybrids. Its now the same as the Ecoboost. By the time you modified a 22-24 hybrid you could trade and get a 25 or newer for the same price and have a more capable vehicle.

Actually it's the AWD vs FWD suspension that is different. The actual AWD suspension is the same year to year. And the FWD suspension is the same from year to year. But 2025 is the FIRST year the hybrid was available with AWD. But whether 2022 or 2025, , hybrid or EcoBoost, the FWD has the same suspension that's inadequate for 4k towing. The only thing is that 2025 EcoBoost was only available with AWD. Wheres the hybrid was available with either FWD or AWD.

 

[Darryl]

Completely different or slightly different?
A different part # does not make it "completely different".

Are Coke & Pepsi "completely different"?

How about we say 10% different.

Completely different. The rear suspension of an AWD is independent. The rear suspension of the fwd is a solid axle. Nothing in common.

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