Is 4k Towing Package Worth It

[Cancunbadlands]

The enhanced engine cooling is worth the extra money alone

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[El Kabong]

inexplicably, there are plenty of Mavericks with a completely blank bumper

I'm fairly certain the dealers (and their corporate lot planning masters) do this to get low-priced fleet-spec strippers on the lot, plenty of folks just need a basic truck.

But I agree it makes sense to add this to a base XL for $150 as it would cost more than that to have it added after the fact (if even the individual parts are available).

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

All 5 model years it's been like this. All you have to do is add the 2k tow package for $150 to the XL. That's less than 1% of MSRP. Yet inexplicably, there are plenty of Mavericks with a completely blank bumper.

So 2k tow for $150 is apparently not a must have but (I certainly would add it). On the other extreme, we've got people adding AWD, CP360 and 4KT and calling that a must have. I have 0/3 and in 50k miles, I'd just call them nice to haves. I think a lot of people are gonna be happy with the XL FWD in either powertrain for some time. And of course the only AWD XL in 2026 is the Hybrid option.

All this leads me to believe Ford really knows how to get to us climb the ladder on the build-and-price website. They've got us by the short and curlys. Come for the XL, leave with the Lariat, lol.

I see the hitch/wiring option is $150 now.
I was wondering if they had raised the price.
For model years 22 and 23 it was only $100 option. Just for resale value alone it was worth $100.
You don't have to tow anything to make it worthwhile. Use it for a bike rack or extension rack for the bed.
Having the truck equipped with tow package. Opens you up a larger pool of buyers and possibly a higher resale.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

And of course the only AWD XL in 2026 is the Hybrid option.

There's less than a $300 difference between a XL Hybrid AWD and a XLT 2.0EB AWD. It's worth that for the wheels alone.

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[notfast]

I'm fairly certain the dealers (and their corporate lot planning masters) do this to get low-priced fleet-spec strippers on the lot, plenty of folks just need a basic truck.

Another reason is liability. Employees don't need training on and can't improperly use something if it isn't installed.

Though liability also works the other way. Employers would rather not get worker's comp claims, so I'm sure that is partly why XLs can be ordered with a power seat as a standalone option if the buyer has a Fleet Identification Number. Might reduce worker's comp claims due to a driver's seat with a limited range of motion.

 

[MrFletch]

For those of you who have it, is it worth it even if you don't tow?

The 4K tow package is the one honest to goodness no brainer of an option package. The upgraded cooling for the engine, the hitch, the 4 pin and 7 pin connectors, and the trailer brake controller for less than $800. No brainer.

You may say I never intend to tow something. You have a truck, you're likely to tow something at some point in time. Rent a small trailer to haul a lot of dryway, lumber, or gardening materials. Haul a kid's stuff to college after you rent a small U-Haul trailer. Help a buddy tow his boat. You want to try out camping and rent a small pop-up trailer to tow to the state park.

The tow package gives you a reasonable amount of capability and a lot of flexibility. Trucks are like a Swiss army knife, you never know when you need an accessory, but you're glad it is there.

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