Lincoln Continental towing capacity by year

The Lincoln Continental has tow data across 15 model years, from 1992 through 2020. The most recent 2020 Lincoln Continental carries a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1999 model year at 2,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Lincoln Continental page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Lincoln Continental max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lincoln Continental, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Lincoln Continental years (2016–2020)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Lincoln Continental years (1992–2015)

Earlier model years for the Lincoln Continental, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.