2027 Lincoln Aviator towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000 lb
- Cheapest at max
- Premiere RWD
- 3.0L
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Top 44% of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Room left
- 1,000 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 84% of 4,745 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 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, $57,495.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 5,000 lb | 4,745 lb | $57,495 |
| Livery RWD | Not listed | RWD | 5,000 lb | 4,745 lb | $58,095 |
| Premiere AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,829 lb | $59,495 |
| Livery AWD | Not listed | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,829 lb | $60,095 |
| Reserve RWD | 3.0L | RWD | 5,000 lb | 4,745 lb | $67,295 |
| Reserve AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,829 lb | $69,295 |
| Black Label AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,829 lb | $85,910 |
Highest 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 4WD | $66,600 |
| Genesis GV80 | 6,000 lb | 2.5T RWD | $58,850 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 6,000 lb | 1958 4WD | $57,880 |
| Volvo EX60 | 5,291 lb | Single Motor RWD Ultra | $65,000 |
| Lincoln Aviator (this car) | 5,000 lb | Premiere RWD | $57,495 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,000 lb | Active RWD | $38,465 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 3,500 lb | Luxury AWD | $59,400 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ