What can the 2026 Ford Maverick tow?
Yes, up to
4,000 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 6 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 3,200 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- XL AWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 1,110 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Utility trailer 5x8, open with gate (U-Haul): 2,890 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 4,000 lb. 72% used.
- Tongue weight
- 361 lb
- Payload
- 661 lb of 1,400 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 2,890 lb loaded. Rating 4,000 lb. 72% of the rating. Margin 1,110 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 3,200 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 361 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 661 lb. Payload 1,400 lb. Left 739 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class II, up to 3,500 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: XL AWD.
Every trim
Yes: 3 trims. No: 11 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL AWD | 4,000 lb | 72% | 1,400 lb | 739 lb | Yes |
| XLT AWD | 4,000 lb | 72% | 1,400 lb | 739 lb | Yes |
| Lariat AWD | 4,000 lb | 72% | 1,140 lb | 479 lb | Yes |
| XL FWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,545 lb | 884 lb | No: rating |
| XL AWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,464 lb | 803 lb | No: rating |
| XLT FWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,545 lb | 884 lb | No: rating |
| XLT AWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,464 lb | 803 lb | No: rating |
| Lobo 4WD | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,045 lb | 384 lb | No: rating |
| Lobo SuperCrew AWD | 2,000 lb | 145% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| Lobo Standard AWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,284 lb | 623 lb | No: rating |
| LARIAT AWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,464 lb | 803 lb | No: rating |
| Tremor 4WD | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,140 lb | 479 lb | No: rating |
| Tremor AWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,198 lb | 537 lb | No: rating |
| Lobo High AWD SuperCrew | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,156 lb | 495 lb | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- U-Haul: trailer specs (2 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ