Lincoln Navigator towing capacity

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator is rated for up to 8,700 lbs with a conventional ball hitch, in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.

2018 Lincoln Navigator, highest published rating8,700 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

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2018 Lincoln Navigator

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V68,700 lbs

All 4 2018 Navigator configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2017 Lincoln Navigator

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
3.5L GTDI V69,000 lbs

All 4 2017 Navigator configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2016 Lincoln Navigator

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
3.5L V6 EcoBoost®9,000 lbs

All 4 2016 Navigator configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2016 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

2015 Lincoln Navigator

Highest rating for each engine
EngineConventional
3.5L V6 EcoBoost®9,000 lbs

All 8 2015 Navigator configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2015 RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Common questions

How has the Lincoln Navigator's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2018: 8,700 lbs; 2017: 9,000 lbs; 2016: 9,000 lbs; 2015: 9,000 lbs.

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