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Can the new 2025 Hybrid AWD be flat towed?

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I’ve ordered a new Awd hybrid to replace my 2023 hybrid and I haven’t heard anywhere about its ability to be flat towed? I assume since the Escape hybrid Awd can be towed that this one can be as well. Anyone have any info?
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Yes . on a full car trailer . No on flat towing awd vehicle . No on awd vehicle on tow Dolly .
 
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Yes . on a full car trailer . No on flat towing awd vehicle . No on awd vehicle on tow Dolly .
Actually the Escape hybrid AWD is flat towable (four wheels down). As the Maverick is on the same chassis I suspect it will be flat towable as well. But I haven’t heard definitely.
 

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Actually the Escape hybrid AWD is flat towable (four wheels down). As the Maverick is on the same chassis I suspect it will be flat towable as well. But I haven’t heard definitely.
According to Tim's (fordvideoguy) previous response, the ford engineers said No the awd hybrid is NOT flat towable. You may want to hold on to that MY23 or get a trailer designed for that purpose. I assume there must be some design difference if the escape awd hybrid is actually flat towable.
 
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I have the dealership chasing down an answer for me. They are great at following up so I should have an answer soon. Although Tim’s answer was from a Ford engineer! I pray that he’s wrong. Or maybe it’s just the 4K towing pkg that makes it untowable? I’m just guessing now.
 
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Great truck, went for a ride yesterday and got 42.6 mpg , outstanding. Handles great, rides nice. Only issue is Ford used some cheap materials on the inside like the glove compartment.
 
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Glad I didn't wait for the '25's because flat towing is what led me to the '24 Mav
Couldn't you just get a XL or XLT FWD Hybrid to flat tow? All this discussion is about the AWD version.

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Couldn't you just get a XL or XLT FWD Hybrid to flat tow? All this discussion is about the AWD version.

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You can get the hybrid FWD and flat tow that yes. but alot of people in colder climates want AWD for stability and the hybrid, but hybrid AWD is not able to be Flat towe.
 

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Tim is fact checking with his source at ford. he was previously told by the engineers that it cannot be flat towed.
Thanks! Hopefully that Com Manager Dawn McKenzie that was quoted knows what she's talking about.

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