The 2027 Ford Maverickcarries the title of best-selling compact truck in the U.S., and the way Ford packages its off-road hardware has shifted enough this model year that it pays to understand exactly what you're buying and how to get it. If your goal is dirt-road capability, the configuration path matters more than ever: the FX4 Off-Road Package is no longer something you can simply tick on any trim. This guide walks through every package available on the truck, with an eye toward what actually helps when the pavement ends.What the FX4 Off-Road Package addsThe FX4 Off-Road Package is the heart of any trail-focused Maverick build. It bundles all-terrain tires, skid plates, and performance suspension, the three things that most directly separate a capable rig from a parking-lot crossover. It also brings Hill Descent Control, which manages your speed down steep grades so you can keep both hands on the wheel, and exposed front tow hooks for recovery when you get stuck. Cooling gets attention too. The package includes an upgraded cooling fan and a higher-capacity radiator, both of which help when you're crawling at low speed in low gearing, where airflow through the grille drops off. Inside, you get Select Drive Modes covering Slippery, Eco, Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, and Off-Road, plus an off-road screen in the instrument cluster. There's also an FX4 off-road box decal and a conventional 17-inch spare tire sized 215/70R17. A key spec to note: according to Ford Authority, all FX4-equipped trucks now roll on 17-inch Carbonized Gray painted aluminum wheels. The 18-inch Unique Ebony Painted wheel that came bundled with the 2026 package is gone from the 2027 bundle and is no longer available even as a freestanding option.How to actually get the FX4 packageThis is where 2027 differs sharply from past years. You can no longer order the FX4 Off-Road Package on its own. Instead, it's folded into the XLT 302A equipment group, and the only way to get it is to opt for 302A. Ford Authority reports that the package is standard with the 302A group and is not offered as an option on 302A separately, meaning it comes as part of that build rather than as a line item. The 302A group sits at the top of the XLT range. The FX4 package is not offered on the 300A equipment group or the 301A group. Two small wins for buyers who previously had to jump through hoops: the package no longer requires the XLT Luxury Package to be equipped first, and you can now order it independently of the Luxury Package entirely. Powertrain is locked, though. The FX4 package requires the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine and cannot be combined with the hybrid. According to the Jalopnik report, that 2.0-liter EcoBoost produces 250 horsepower and runs through an eight-speed automatic, so you aren't giving up much by skipping the hybrid for trail duty. One caveat on pricing: at the time of writing, 302A pricing including the FX4 package had not been released. For reference, the 2026 FX4 package added $3,690 to the XLT as a standalone option, and that older package also moved the truck up a drive system, from front wheels to all four.The Tremor: factory off-road, no options neededIf you want trail hardware without navigating equipment groups, the Tremor is the straightforward answer. It starts at $42,490 and arrives with all-terrain tires as standard, plus dirt-tuned suspension and skid plates. The Tremor also adds gear the FX4 package doesn't, including a locking rear differential for traction when one wheel lifts, and multiple terrain modes. The standout feature is Trail Control, which functions like an off-road cruise control, holding a set low speed so you can focus on steering through rough sections. The Tremor runs the same advanced all-wheel-drive system as the Lobo and wears unique orange accents. Its exclusive graphics are now offered as optional extras. Note that the hybrid powertrain isn't available on the Tremor, and the truck is not eligible for the 4K Tow Package.Towing: the 4K Tow PackageWithout this package, the Maverick's towing capacity is capped at 2,000 pounds. The 4K Tow Package unlocks 4,000 pounds and includes a Class III trailer hitch fitted with a 2-inch receiver, both 4-pin and 7-pin connectors, a trailer brake controller, an upgraded cooling fan, and a 17-inch spare tire. On hybrid models, it also adds a transmission oil cooler. For 2027, the 4K Tow Package can be ordered on its own for the first time on the XL, XLT, and Lariat. On the XL it costs $745. It's optional on the Lariat as well. As noted, neither the Lobo nor the Tremor can get it.Appearance packagesTwo styling packages shape the truck's look. The Bronze Appearance Package is new for 2027 and comes on the XLT 301A and Lariat trims. It brings 19-inch Sinister Bronze-Painted aluminum wheels, a black-painted roof, a black-painted grille, and bronze-accented decals on the lower doors and tailgate. Notably, it also includes the 4K Tow Package, so it carries some functional value. The Black Appearance Package costs $1,645 and adds 19-inch black-painted aluminum wheels along with a roof finished in black, painted mirrors, and accents inside the cabin, plus a Navy Pier interior theme. It's optional on the XLT 301 group and all Lariat models. The two packages are mutually exclusive: Bronze cannot be paired with Black.Picking a trim as your starting pointThe lineup starts with the XL trim, which for 2027 drops the 2.0-liter EcoBoost and comes solely with the hybrid powertrain. Since the FX4 package needs the EcoBoost, the XL is a non-starter for a trail build. The XLT starts at $31,490 and is the trim that carries the FX4-bearing 302A group. The Jalopnik report notes that Edmunds and Car and Driver both single out the XLT as the lineup's best pick, and it's the logical home base for an off-road Maverick. The Lariat starts at $37,715 with the EcoBoost and comes loaded with a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system standard, but it doesn't offer the FX4 package. The Lobo and Tremor round out the range; the Lobo starts at $37,775 and leans toward street performance with tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, and 19-inch Turbofan wheels.Putting it togetherFor the most capable trail Maverick short of the Tremor, build an XLT, select the 302A equipment group to get the FX4 Off-Road Package, and stick with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost. If you tow, remember that the 4K Tow Package is now a standalone option on the XLT. If you'd rather skip the configuration maze and want the locking rear diff and Trail Control, step up to the Tremor and accept that towing stays capped at 2,000 pounds. Either way, confirm the 302A pricing before you order, since it governs the cost of the entire off-road path.
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