2026 Lincoln Aviator towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Premiere RWD, 3.0L.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 37% of 147 SUVs (2026).
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
- 82% of 4,862 lb
Within 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
- 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: Premiere RWD, $56,910.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 5,000 lb | 1,498 lb | 6,360 lb | 4,862 lb | $56,910 |
| Livery RWD | N/A | RWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,862 lb | $57,580 |
| Premiere AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,745 lb to 4,969 lb | $59,410 |
| Livery AWD | N/A | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,862 lb | $60,080 |
| Reserve RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 5,000 lb | 1,498 lb | 6,360 lb | 4,862 lb | $66,730 |
| Reserve AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,745 lb to 4,969 lb | $69,230 |
| Black Label AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 1,674 lb | 6,536 lb | 4,862 lb | $85,910 |
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 | $62,700 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 6,000 lb | 1958 4WD | $57,600 |
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | P250 R-Dynamic S AWD | $57,000 |
| Lincoln Aviator (this car) | 5,000 lb | Premiere RWD | $56,910 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,000 lb | Active RWD | $38,465 |
| Lexus TX | 5,000 lb | 350 FWD | $56,940 |
| Polestar 4 | 3,500 lb | Long Range Dual Motor AWD | $62,900 |
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