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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.
Year | Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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2020 | Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2020 | Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2020 | Standard | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2020 | Standard | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2019 | Reserve I | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2019 | Reserve I | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2019 | Reserve II | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2018 | Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2018 | Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
2017 | Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2017 | Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2017 | Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2016 | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs | |
2016 | Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2016 | Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2015 | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs | |
2015 | Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2015 | Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2014 | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs | |
2014 | EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
2014 | EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
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.
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Standard | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Standard | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs | |
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Reserve I | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Reserve I | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Reserve II | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Reserve II | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Standard | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Standard | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
I | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
The 2018 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Premiere | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Premiere | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Select | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
Select | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Charged | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 245 HP / 275 ft/lbs |
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Premiere | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Premiere | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Reserve | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Select | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Select | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
The 2016 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs | |
Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
The 2015 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs | |
Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
Black Label | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs | |
EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | AWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
EcoBoost | 1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
1,000 lbs | 2.0L I4 Ecoboost GTDI | FWD / 6 Spd Selectshift Auto | 240 HP / 270 ft/lbs |
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