2026 Ford Maverick towing capacity

The 2026 Ford Maverick is rated to tow up to 4,000 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.

Max towing
4,000 lb
80% guideline
3,200 lb
Max payload
1,500 lb

Max rating: AWD with the 4K Tow package. Common setup: models without the tow package, 2,000 lb.

How much can your Ford Maverick really tow?

The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.

Your vehicle’s ratings

What you’re hauling

You can safely tow up to

2,000 lb

Limited by the maker’s towing rating.

Too heavy by 5,000 lb

This trailer is over the maker’s towing rating.

Towing rating allows2,000 lb
Combined weight (GCWR) allows2,600 lb
Payload allows7,500 lb

The black line is your trailer.

Tongue weight
840 lb
Payload left
60 lb
Combined weight
12,400 lb of 8,000 lb

Where the Ford Maverick’s rating comes from

Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.

Sources: ford.com.

Compare towing capacity

VehicleMax towing
2026 Ford Maverick4,000 lb
2026 Toyota Tacoma 6,500 lb
2026 Nissan Frontier 7,150 lb
2026 Ford Ranger 7,500 lb
2026 Chevy Colorado 7,700 lb
2026 Ram 1500 11,610 lb
2026 Toyota Tundra 12,000 lb

Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.

Questions

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Ford Maverick?

Up to 4,000 lb when properly equipped (AWD with the 4K Tow package). A common configuration, models without the tow package, is rated for 2,000 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.

How much can a Ford Maverick safely tow?

Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 3,200 lb for a Ford Maverick rated at 4,000 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.

What is the Ford Maverick’s payload capacity?

Up to 1,500 lb in its best configuration. Your truck’s exact figure is on the yellow sticker in the driver’s door jamb, and tongue weight counts against it.

What tongue weight should I plan for with a Ford Maverick?

At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 400 lb to 600 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.

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