2025 Ford Maverick towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,000lb
- XL AWD, 2.5L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 20 of 20 trucks (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,200 lb
- Margin
- 800 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 87% of 3,674 lb
Over 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
- 4,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,200 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 3,200 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,200 lb |
| 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 4,000 lb: XL AWD, $28,145.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 4,000 lb | 1,400 lb | 5,320 lb | 3,674 lb | $28,145 |
| XLT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 4,000 lb | 1,400 lb | 5,320 lb | 3,674 lb | $30,645 |
| Lariat AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 4,000 lb | 1,400 lb | 5,320 lb | 3,674 lb | $38,440 |
| XL FWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,545 lb | 5,230 lb | 3,685 lb | $28,145 |
| XL AWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | 5,320 lb | 3,675 lb to 3,856 lb | $28,145 |
| XLT FWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 1,545 lb | 5,230 lb | 3,685 lb | $30,645 |
| XLT AWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | 5,320 lb | 3,675 lb to 3,856 lb | $30,645 |
| Lobo 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,045 lb | 4,970 lb | 3,563 lb | $35,930 |
| Lobo Standard AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,284 lb | 4,970 lb | 3,686 lb | $35,930 |
| LARIAT AWD SuperCrew | 2.5L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | 5,320 lb | 3,675 lb to 3,856 lb | $38,440 |
| Tremor 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,140 lb | 5,090 lb | 3,563 lb | $40,995 |
| Tremor AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | 5,090 lb | 3,675 lb to 3,892 lb | $40,995 |
| Lobo High AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 1,156 lb | 4,970 lb | 3,814 lb | $41,425 |
| Lobo AWD SuperCrew | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,686 lb | $35,930 to $41,425 |
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 | 13,500 lb | XL SuperCab RWD | $41,760 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab WT | $31,900 |
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCrew RWD | $33,350 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,220 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $40,150 |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 lb | SEL Activity AWD | $34,950 |
| Ford Maverick (this car) | 4,000 lb | XL AWD | $28,145 |
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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree