2023 Ford Maverick towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- XL FWD SuperCrew, 2.5L.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 18 of 18 trucks (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,600 lb
- Margin
- 400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 44% of 3,636 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 22-30 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: XL FWD SuperCrew, $22,595.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL FWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,200 lb | 3,636 lb | $22,595 |
| XL AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,205 lb | 3,693 lb | $22,595 |
| XLT FWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,200 lb | 3,636 lb | $24,855 |
| XLT AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,205 lb | 3,693 lb | $24,855 |
| XLT Advanced AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,205 lb | 3,807 lb | $24,855 |
| Lariat FWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,200 lb | 3,636 lb | $28,355 |
| Lariat AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,205 lb | 3,693 lb | $28,355 |
| Lariat Advanced AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,205 lb | 3,807 lb | $28,355 |
| XL 4 1/2 ft FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,136 lb | 3,636 lb | N/A |
| XLT 4 1/2 ft FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,136 lb | 3,636 lb | N/A |
| Lariat 4 1/2 ft FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 5,136 lb | 3,636 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2025: 2,000 lb to 4,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 10,000 lb | Tremor SuperCrew 4WD | $61,330 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | $37,000 |
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $27,400 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,800 lb | SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD | $33,835 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $38,800 |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 lb | SE AWD | $27,200 |
| Ford Maverick (this car) | 2,000 lb | XL FWD SuperCrew | $22,595 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree