Tow Capacities

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Lincoln Navigator towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Lincoln Navigator. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered24 (1999–2022)
Configurations81
Highest rating in our dataset9,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,800 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Lincoln Navigator towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Lincoln Navigator towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20226,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,771 lbs5Open year
20216,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,703 lbs5Open year
20206,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,640 lbs5Open year
20196,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,703 lbs6Open year
20186,200 lbs8,300 lbs—6Open year
20178,000 lbs9,000 lbs1,660 lbs4Open year
20168,700 lbs9,000 lbs1,660 lbs4Open year
20158,300 lbs8,500 lbs—2Open year
20146,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,660 lbs2Open year
20136,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,660 lbs2Open year
20126,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,620 lbs2Open year
20116,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20106,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20096,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20086,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20076,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,725 lbs4Open year
20066,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,540 lbs4Open year
20056,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,540 lbs4Open year
20046,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,540 lbs4Open year
20038,300 lbs8,600 lbs1,540 lbs6Open year
20028,000 lbs8,800 lbs1,605 lbs2Open year
20018,000 lbs8,800 lbs1,800 lbs2Open year
20007,000 lbs8,100 lbs1,800 lbs2Open year
19998,700 lbs8,850 lbs1,800 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Lincoln Navigator towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Lincoln Navigator years can tow my trailer?

Compare Lincoln Navigator model years

20212022
Min towing6,000 lbs6,000 lbs
Max towing8,000 lbs8,000 lbs
Max payload1,703 lbs1,771 lbs
Configurations55
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.733.73
Engines3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (8,000 lbs).
  • 2022 shows a 68 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2021.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Lincoln Navigator configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Black Label 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,771 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,717 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,771 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,717 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,771 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Black Label 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,703 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,677 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,703 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,677 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,703 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Black Label 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,640 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,620 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,640 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,620 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,640 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Black Label 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,703 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,703 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Select 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,677 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Select 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,703 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,677 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Standard 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,703 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Black Label 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,300 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Premiere 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,200 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Premiere 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,200 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,200 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Select 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,200 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Select 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,200 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Select 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Reserve 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Select 4dr3.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Reserve 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Select 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 9,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Reserve 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,700 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Select 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 8,700 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base 4dr4x4 · 4.10 · Tow 8,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 8,300 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Base 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Base 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,620 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Base 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,590 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Base 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,725 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Base 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,725 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Base 4dr4x4 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,725 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Base 4dr4x2 · 3.73 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs
    Open year

Lincoln Navigator towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20226,000 – 8,000 lbs8,000 lbs1,771 lbs15
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20196,000 – 9,000 lbs9,000 lbs1,725 lbs32
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20096,000 – 8,800 lbs8,800 lbs1,800 lbs32
1990s1990–199919998,700 – 8,850 lbs8,850 lbs1,800 lbs2

Lincoln Navigator payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20221,717 lbs1,771 lbs5Open year
20211,677 lbs1,703 lbs5Open year
20201,620 lbs1,640 lbs5Open year
20191,677 lbs1,703 lbs6Open year
20171,650 lbs1,660 lbs4Open year
20161,650 lbs1,660 lbs4Open year
20141,650 lbs1,660 lbs2Open year
20131,650 lbs1,660 lbs2Open year
20121,590 lbs1,620 lbs2Open year
20111,650 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20101,650 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20091,650 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20081,650 lbs1,725 lbs2Open year
20071,650 lbs1,725 lbs4Open year
20061,456 lbs1,540 lbs4Open year
20051,456 lbs1,540 lbs4Open year
20041,456 lbs1,540 lbs4Open year
20031,456 lbs1,540 lbs6Open year
20021,475 lbs1,605 lbs2Open year
20011,600 lbs1,800 lbs2Open year
20001,600 lbs1,800 lbs2Open year
19991,600 lbs1,800 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Lincoln Navigator towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2017 → 2018: Maximum towing 9,000 lbs → 8,300 lbs (-700 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 8,500 lbs → 9,000 lbs (+500 lbs)
  • 2014 → 2015: Maximum towing 6,000 lbs → 8,500 lbs (+2,500 lbs)
  • 2003 → 2004: Maximum towing 8,600 lbs → 6,000 lbs (-2,600 lbs)
  • 2000 → 2001: Maximum towing 8,100 lbs → 8,800 lbs (+700 lbs)
  • 1999 → 2000: Maximum towing 8,850 lbs → 8,100 lbs (-750 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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