Lincoln Navigator towing capacity by year
The Lincoln Navigator has tow data across 28 model years, from 1998 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Lincoln Navigator carries a maximum tow rating of 8,700 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2017 model year at 9,000 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 Navigator 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 Navigator max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lincoln Navigator, 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 Navigator years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lincoln Navigator | 2 | 8,700 |
| 2024 Lincoln Navigator | 3 | 8,700 |
| 2023 Lincoln Navigator | 3 | 8,700 |
| 2022 Lincoln Navigator | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | 5 | 8,000 |
Older Lincoln Navigator years (1998–2020)
Earlier model years for the Lincoln Navigator, going back to 1998. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Navigator | 5 | 8,000 |
| 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 6 | 8,000 |
| 2018 Lincoln Navigator | 6 | 8,300 |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator | 4 | 9,000 |
| 2016 Lincoln Navigator | 4 | 9,000 |
| 2015 Lincoln Navigator | 2 | 8,500 |
| 2014 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,700 |
| 2013 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,700 |
| 2012 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,700 |
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,700 |
| 2010 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,700 |
| 2009 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 9,000 |
| 2008 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,800 |
| 2007 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,750 |
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,300 |
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,300 |
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,600 |
| 2003 Lincoln Navigator | 6 | 8,600 |
| 2002 Lincoln Navigator | 2 | 8,800 |
| 2001 Lincoln Navigator | 2 | 8,800 |
| 2000 Lincoln Navigator | 2 | 8,100 |
| 1999 Lincoln Navigator | 2 | 8,850 |
| 1998 Lincoln Navigator | 1 | 8,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.