2021 Lincoln Aviator towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,700lb
- Standard RWD, 3.0L.
- Base trim: 5,600 lb.
- Top 27% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,300 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,360 lb
- Margin
- 1,400 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 111% of 4,774 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,360 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 5,360 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,360 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 6,700 lb: Standard RWD, $51,570.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 6,700 lb | 4,774 lb | $51,570 |
| Standard AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 6,700 lb | 4,892 lb | $54,070 |
| Reserve AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 6,700 lb | 4,892 lb | $60,095 |
| Livery RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 5,600 lb | 4,774 lb | $50,660 |
| RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 5,600 lb | 4,745 lb to 4,863 lb | $51,570 |
| Livery AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,600 lb | 4,862 lb | $53,160 |
| Grand Touring AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,600 lb | 4,863 lb to 5,673 lb | $69,545 |
| Black Label Grand Touring AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,600 lb | 4,863 lb to 5,673 lb | $88,985 |
| Reserve RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 5,600 lb to 6,700 lb | 4,774 lb | $57,585 |
| Black Label AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,600 lb to 6,700 lb | 4,862 lb | $79,345 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2025: 6,700 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | SLE RWD | $51,000 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,300 lb | Commercial 2WD | $51,000 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 7,400 lb | SR5 RWD | $50,400 |
| Lincoln Aviator (this car) | 6,700 lb | Standard RWD | $51,570 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,600 lb | ST 4WD | $49,000 |
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | P250 AWD | $49,995 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 5,000 lb | Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD | N/A |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree