If the hitch is the only thing holding up your Mav, Remove it. there are several after market options out there. Hell if you are in the South DFW area, I will install it for you LOL>
It has been noted here starting the week after 2023 order were closed that the hybrids and stand alone trailer hitches were a constraint. Hitches included in packages were a priority over stand alone hitches. I myself have an issue believing the hitch is a contraint considering it is a fabricated assembly that multiple vendors could supply. It does not take a chip which I could understand being in limited supply same as the hybrid components. Aftermartket hitches and wiring are available but not real easy to install and cost much more than the 100.00 OEM option. You have to remove the whole rear bumper cover, to remove the original crash bar.
this post is why I love this forum, LOTS of good folks, and I'd willing to bet that this guy WOULD install the hitch for you!
I am with you 100% and if it is a bust, next order will be with a different manufacture as long as it is a direct competitor to the hybrid Maverick. Price and fuel efficiency are the primary requirement for me. 2023 XLT hybrid HPR with trailer hitch and SIBL only.
Curt makes a direct fit wire harness. At the time I added mine I had to modify a Bronco Sport wire harness from Curt. It only required flipping 2 wires and has worked flawlessly for almost a year now.
