2025 Lincoln Aviator towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Livery RWD.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
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
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 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 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| 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 5,000 lb: Livery RWD, $57,830.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livery RWD | N/A | RWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $57,830 |
| Premiere RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 5,000 lb | 4,745 lb to 4,852 lb | $59,295 |
| Livery AWD | N/A | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $60,330 |
| Premiere AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,862 lb to 4,969 lb | $61,795 |
| Reserve RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 5,000 lb | 4,745 lb to 4,852 lb | $66,520 |
| Reserve AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,862 lb to 4,969 lb | $69,020 |
| Black Label AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,862 lb to 4,969 lb | $87,395 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 9,600 lb | Active 4x2 | $62,400 |
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | 4x2 SV | $57,520 |
| Genesis GV80 | 6,000 lb | 2.5T Standard AWD | $58,200 |
| Lincoln Aviator (this car) | 5,000 lb | Livery RWD | $57,830 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,000 lb | Active RWD | $40,050 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,000 lb | B5 AWD Core 7-Seater | $57,400 |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $58,400 |
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