There's also that the towing package comes with the 7-pin connection and brake controller which is legally required for towing over a certain weight.
277 lb feet of torque should be sufficient!I would think with the Maverick only having a 2.0 4 cylinder engine, the gearing ratio will be even more important with heavier towing objects.
No not at all. The 4k tow package isn't needed unless you are towing over 2,000#. Its not needed for off road ruggedness. The FX4 package has the off road equipment.First-time truck buyer here, too. I ordered both packages. Was that a mistake? My hope was to make it as off road and rugged as possible given the choices.
Correct. FX4 XLTs get the same style instrument cluster as Lariat trim.Am I correct that you get the 6.5" dash setup from the Lariat on the FX4 XLT? It seems to say this, but this is important to me so I want to confirm.
If I am not mistaken, I believe the tow package gives you a heavy duty transmission and the trans oil cooler which is very important when towing.First-time truck buyer here, too. I ordered both packages. Was that a mistake? My hope was to make it as off road and rugged as possible given the choices.
Oh yeah, one other thing, I also opted for both packages as well.If I am not mistaken, I believe the tow package gives you a heavy duty transmission and the trans oil cooler which is very important when towing.
FX4 does give you the metal skid plates but makes it more time consuming for oil changes (might get charged more). Also you loose ECO mode and Sport mode.