Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity (2014 - 2020)

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Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Overview

The Lincoln MKZ towing capacity of 1,000 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Lincoln MKZ.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Lincoln MKZ.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2020Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2020Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2020Standard1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2020Standard1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2019Reserve I1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2019Reserve I1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2019Reserve II1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2018Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2018Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
2017Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2017Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2017Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
20161,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2016Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2016Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
20151,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2015Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2015Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
20141,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2014EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
2014EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
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Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2020 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2020 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Standard1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Standard1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2019 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Data

The 2019 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2019 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Reserve I1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Reserve I1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Reserve II1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Reserve II1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Standard1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Standard1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
I1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs

2018 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Data

The 2018 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2018 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Premiere1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Premiere1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Select1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs
Select1,000 lbs2.0L I4 ChargedFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto245 HP / 275 ft/lbs

2017 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Data

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2017 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Premiere1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Premiere1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Reserve1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Select1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Select1,000 lbs2.0L I4 GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs

2016 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs

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Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity By Year

2015 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
Black Label1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs

2014 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Lincoln MKZ Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIAWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
EcoBoost1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs
1,000 lbs2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDIFWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto240 HP / 270 ft/lbs

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