1996 Lincoln-Mercury Continental towing capacity
The 1996 Lincoln-Mercury Continental is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 2,000 lb (light utility / small-trailer territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 Lincoln-Mercury Continental with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
No per-trim spec breakdown is available for this model year — the headline tow rating shown above is the only figure on file. The model's year-by-year history page may have richer data: Lincoln-Mercury Continental.
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 1995
The 1995 Lincoln-Mercury Continental carried a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The 1996 model adds 1,000 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 1995 Lincoln-Mercury Continental page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1996 Lincoln-Mercury models
The rest of Lincoln-Mercury's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Lincoln-Mercury Town Car | 5,000 |
| 1996 Lincoln-Mercury Mark VIII | 2,000 |
Notes
- Speed should not exceed 45 mph towing uphill. Tow limit is 1000 lbs. when towing up steep grades and in 100-degree temperatures.
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.