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Towing & Hauling for the Ford Maverick

Hitches, tow mirrors, brake controllers, and towing accessories to safely pull small trailers, kayaks, and light campers behind your compact Maverick.

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Buying towing & hauling for a Ford Maverick

The Maverick tows more than most people expect from a compact unibody pickup — and considerably less than a full-size truck. Base capacity is about 2,000 lbs. A properly equipped truck with the 4K Tow Package rises to about 4,000 lbs, and that package is the single biggest fork in this category: it brings the hitch receiver, trailer sway control, upgraded cooling, and provisions for a trailer brake controller.

Know which truck you have before you buy a hitch

The first question is whether your Maverick left the factory with the 4K Tow Package. It changes not just the rating but the hardware already on the truck — you may already have the receiver and the wiring you were about to buy. Check behind the rear bumper and check your build sheet before ordering anything; the Fitment & Trim Guide covers which build-sheet differences actually change a part number.

Match the hitch class and rating to your heaviest planned load, and never exceed the truck's rating regardless of what the hitch itself is stamped for. The hitch is not the limiting factor; the truck is. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck setups do not apply to a unibody compact pickup at all — receivers, wiring kits, and towing mirrors sized to what this truck can actually pull are gathered in the Towing & Hauling Accessories top list.

Brakes, wiring, and mirrors

If your trailer has electric brakes, a brake controller is not optional — it is what lets a loaded trailer stop with you instead of pushing you. Trucks with the tow package have provisions for one; others need a controller added. Lighter trailers within the Maverick's range often have no brakes at all, but confirm rather than assume, because your trailer's requirements are set by its weight, not your preference.

Wiring is the other common purchase. Check whether your truck already has a factory connector before buying a harness. And if you tow anything wider than the truck, extended mirrors change backing and lane changes from stressful to routine — they are the upgrade owners most often say they should have bought first.

Hauling cargo in the bed on the same trip is a separate job from the hitch itself — the Bed Liners & Bed Mats guide covers protecting the FLEXBED while it is loaded down for a tow.

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Towing & Hauling FAQ

How much can a Ford Maverick tow?
Base towing capacity is about 2,000 lbs. With the factory 4K Tow Package on a properly equipped truck, that rises to about 4,000 lbs. Your specific truck's rating depends on how it was built and equipped, so confirm against your owner's manual and door-jamb information rather than a general figure — and never exceed it, regardless of what the hitch is rated for.
What does the Maverick 4K Tow Package include?
The 4K Tow Package raises a properly equipped Maverick to roughly 4,000 lbs of towing capacity and adds the hardware to support it: a hitch receiver, trailer sway control, upgraded cooling, and provisions for a trailer brake controller. If you are unsure whether your truck has it, check behind the rear bumper for a factory receiver and confirm against your build sheet before buying towing hardware you may already own.
Do I need a brake controller to tow with a Maverick?
If your trailer has electric brakes, yes — a controller is what activates them and is essential to stopping safely. Many trailers within the Maverick's lighter range have no brakes at all, so check your specific trailer rather than assuming. Trucks equipped with the tow package have provisions for a controller; others need one added.
What hitch class does a Maverick need?
Match the class to your heaviest planned load within the truck's rating. A Class II or light Class III receiver covers the small utility trailers, teardrop campers, and kayak or bike setups a Maverick is built for. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches do not apply — this is a unibody compact pickup, not a body-on-frame hauler.