Tires, wheels and loading – Lincoln MKT User Manual

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FWD

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight

Class

Maximum
GCWR

Trailer weight

Tongue load

Class I towing
(standard)

6900 lb
(3131 kg)

2000 lb
(907 kg)

*

200 lb (91 kg)

Class III towing
(optional)

9450 lb
(4288 kg)

4500 lb
(2042 kg)

*

450 lb (204 kg)

*

For towing trailers up to 3500 lb (1588 kg), use a weight carrying

hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through
the vehicle’s underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 lb
(1588 kg), up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), it is recommended to use a weight
distributing hitch to increase front axle load while towing.

AWD

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight

Class

Maximum
GCWR

Trailer weight
range

Tongue load

Class I towing
(standard)

7070 lb
(3208 kg)

2000 lb
(907 kg)

*

200 lb (91 kg)

Class III towing
(optional)

9620 lb
(4365 kg)

4500 lb
(2042 kg)

*

450 lb (204 kg)

*

For towing trailers up to 4500 lb (2042 kg), use a weight carrying

hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through
the vehicle’s underbody structure.

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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2010 MKT (mkt)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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