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Payload is confirmed for the 2026 Ford Maverick — 1,500 lbs for FWD and AWD gas configs, 1,400 lbs for AWD Hybrid, 1,045 lbs for Lobo, and 1,140 lbs for Tremor®. Towing capacity is TBD. The 4K Tow Package with brake controller is only available on XL, XLT, and Lariat — not Lobo or Tremor®. This guide covers every confirmed towing spec for buyers at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

What's new on the 2027 Ford Expedition vs. 2026 — the all-new Tremor trim, 30th Anniversary Package, Family Travel Package, BlueCruise expansion, three new colors, and whether to wait or buy now. Jay Malone Ford, Hutchinson MN.

There has never been a Maverick like the 2026 Lobo. Street-performance tuning meets Advanced 4WD, a 7-speed quick-shift transmission with paddle shifters, and a visual package that looks like nothing else in the compact truck segment. Lobo comes in Standard (402A) and fully loaded High (702A) equipment groups, starting at $37,775. Here is what makes Lobo different from every other Maverick on our Hutchinson lot - and whether it is the right truck for the way you actually drive.

The 2027 Ford Expedition Tremor brings 440 HP, 510 lb-ft, and serious off-road hardware to the full-size SUV segment. Specs, standard equipment, colors, and how to reserve yours at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

The 2026 Ford Maverick lineup just got bigger - five trims, six configurations, and a whole new Lobo performance truck that looks like nothing else on the compact truck market. Whether you want a hybrid commuter, a 4,000-lb tow rig, a street-tuned Advanced 4WD, or a real off-roader with lifted suspension and all-terrain tires, there's a Maverick built for the job. Here's the full breakdown from the $29,990 XL to the fully loaded Lobo High - with our Hutchinson pick for each type of buyer.

The Ford Ranger and Ford Maverick are both compact Ford trucks — but they’re built around fundamentally different platforms and priorities. The Ranger is a body-on-frame mid-size truck with Class IV towing, 4-Low, and the FX4 off-road package. The Maverick is a lighter unibody truck with a hybrid powertrain option and better fuel efficiency. This guide helps central Minnesota buyers decide, from Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

Central Minnesota winters demand a truck that’s spec’d correctly — and the 2026 Ranger delivers when you choose the right configuration. 4x4 must be actively chosen on XL, XLT, and Lariat. Remote start isn’t available on XL at all. And the FX4 Package’s locking rear differential is directly useful on icy grades and soft winter terrain. This guide covers every winter-relevant feature by trim for buyers at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

The 2026 Ford Ranger comes with SYNC® 4A, a 4G Modem, and Ford app remote features standard on every trim — but displays, driver assistance, audio, wireless charging, and Pro Power Onboard™ vary significantly by trim and package. This guide breaks down every technology feature by trim so you know exactly what you’re getting, from Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

The 2026 Ford Ranger offers two paths to off-road capability — the FX4 Off-Road Package on XL, XLT, and Lariat, and the Raptor, which is built around a fundamentally different platform. New for 2026: FX4 is now available on the XL 4x4. This guide covers every confirmed off-road feature by trim, what FX4 includes, how it compares to the Raptor, and which choice makes the most sense for central Minnesota buyers at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

The 2026 Ford Ranger includes a Class IV trailer hitch receiver through the Trailer Tow Package and three levels of towing configuration — from the base hitch to the full Advanced Towing Package with Trailer Brake Controller, Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, and 360-Degree Camera. This guide covers every towing package, what’s available by trim, and what central Minnesota buyers towing boats and trailers should know, from Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.