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Can a Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD Tow 4,000 Pounds?

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Can a Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD Tow 4,000 Pounds

YES—2025–2026 HYBRID AWD WITH FACTORY 4K TOW PACKAGE

High confidence · U.S. Ford documentation · Last verified 26 Oct 2026

A properly equipped 2025 or 2026 Maverick 2.5L Hybrid AWD is rated up to 4,000 lb with the factory 4K Tow Package (`53Q`). Hybrid FWD and Hybrid AWD without `53Q` remain at 2,000 lb.

Confirm the package by VIN/build sheet before shopping for a camper.

Hybrid 4K towing began with the 2025 model-year combination of the 2.5L hybrid, AWD and Ford's 4K Tow Package. The word “AWD” alone is not enough.

Configuration table

2025–2026 Maverick configurationFord maximum loaded trailer weight
Hybrid FWD2,000 lb
Hybrid AWD without 4K Tow2,000 lb
Hybrid AWD with 4K Tow (`53Q`)4,000 lb

Ford says the package includes the Class III receiver, four-/seven-pin wiring, trailer brake controller, upgraded cooling fan and a hybrid auxiliary transmission-oil cooler. Those factory components are why a random Hybrid AWD listing with a hitch should not be assumed to have the package.

Why a “3,000-lb camper” may not be a 3,000-lb trip

Dry or unloaded vehicle weight commonly excludes options, batteries, propane, water, food and camping gear. Compare the Maverick's rating with the trailer's actual loaded weight or its GVWR as a conservative shopping screen.

Then check:

  • Tongue weight: Ford's receiver table lists 400 lb at the 4,000-lb rating. The actual safe limit is still the lowest rating in the full system.
  • Truck payload: occupants, cargo, accessories and tongue load all use the number on the truck's payload label.
  • Frontal area: Ford lists 40 sq ft with the 4K package versus 29 sq ft without it. A tall travel trailer can be demanding even when its scale weight looks acceptable.
  • Axle and tire limits: neither is replaced by the headline tow rating.

How to confirm a used truck

Ask for the window sticker or Ford build information showing `4K Tow Package (53Q)`. A two-inch receiver, seven-pin socket or seller description is helpful evidence but not a substitute for the factory record. Also inspect the payload label on that exact truck; trim and options change payload.

What “up to 4,000 lb” means

It is a ceiling for a properly configured, correctly loaded combination—not a promise that every 4,000-lb camper will be pleasant or within every limit. A reasonable buyer leaves margin for uncertain cargo and changing conditions, and uses scale weights after loading.

Bottom line

Yes, the 2025–2026 Maverick Hybrid AWD can be a 4K tow vehicle, but only with factory package `53Q`. For camper shopping, validate the package first and then screen loaded trailer weight, tongue load, payload and frontal area separately.

For another towing & hauling decision, see Which Aftermarket Receiver Hitch Fits a 2025 Ford Maverick?.

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