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2020 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
21% of 3,739 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,000 lb: FWD, $36,750.

2020 Lincoln MKZ tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,739 lb$36,750
Standard FWD2.0LFWD1,000 lb3,739 lb$36,750
Standard AWD2.0LAWD1,000 lb3,900 lb$38,750
Reserve FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,739 lb$42,500
Reserve I FWDN/AFWD1,000 lb3,739 lb$42,500
Reserve AWD2.0LAWD1,000 lb3,900 lb$44,500
Reserve I AWDN/AAWD1,000 lb3,900 lb$44,500

No rating listed: 4 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002009201420152016201720182020
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2020. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2014: 1,500 lb to 1,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volvo S602,000 lbT5 Momentum FWD$36,050
Lincoln MKZ (this car)1,000 lbFWD$36,750
Cadillac CT51,000 lbLuxury RWD$36,895

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked