2019 LINCOLN MKC
TRAILER TOWING SELECTOR
Required Equipment
LINCOLN MKC (1)
Engine
Final Drive GCWR (lbs.)
Ratio
FWD AWD
Turbocharged 2.0L I4
Turbocharged 2.3L I4
3.36
3.51
3.51
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
Automatic Transmission
7,220
–
–
7,400
–
7,420
(1) Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
3,000(2)
3,000(2)
3,000(2)
Lincoln MKC
(2) Requires Class II Trailer Tow Package.
Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check
state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed above may be
limited to this specified weight, as the electrical system does not include the wiring connector
needed to activate electric trailer brakes.
Trailer Towing Package
Model
(Option Code)
Lincoln MKC
(536)
Vehicle
Hitch Receiver
X
Lincoln MKC
Trailer Sway Control
X
110V/150W Power Outlet
X
Notes: • Content may vary depending on model, trim and/or
powertrain. See your dealer for specific content information.
• T railer Towing Package recommended for all vehicles
that will be used for towing to help ensure easy, proper
connection of trailer lights.
Factory-Installed Trailer
Hitch Receiver Options
For trailers over 2,000 pounds – Class II Trailer
Tow Package
*Check with your dealer for additional requirements, restrictions and limited
warranty details.
Frontal Area Considerations
X
Trailer Wiring Harness (4-Pin)
Includes items that must be installed.* Your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty (see your dealer for a copy) may be
voided if you tow without them.
Frontal Area Limitations/
Considerations
Base Vehicle Frontal Area (20 sq. ft.)
30 sq. ft.
With
Without Class II Trailer Tow Package
With Class II Trailer Tow Package
Frontal Area is the total area in square feet that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air
resistance. The chart above shows the maximum trailer frontal area that must be considered for a
vehicle/trailer combination. Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the performance
of your towing vehicle.
Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity
Refer to the Trailer Towing Selector chart for Maximum Loaded Trailer Weights for this vehicle.
Lincoln MKC: Included with Class II Trailer
Tow Package – Option Code 536
Vehicle
Note: S
ee chart at right for the weight-carrying capacity of this
hitch receiver. (This capacity also is shown on a label
affixed to each receiver.)
(1) Hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball or ball mounting. You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball, ball
mounting, and other appropriate equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load.
Lincoln MKC
Weight-Carrying Max. Trailer
Capacity (lbs.) (1)
Max. Tongue Load
(lbs.)
3,000
300
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2019 LINCOLN MKT
Required Equipment
TRAILER TOWING SELECTOR
LINCOLN MKT
Engine
Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V6
Axle
Configuration
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.)
Automatic Transmission
AWD
4,500(1)
(1) Requires Class III Trailer Tow Package (53G).
Note: MKT calculated with SAE J2807 method.
Trailer Towing Package
Model
(Option Code)
2018 model shown.
Includes items that must be installed.* Your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty (see your dealer for a copy) may be voided if
you tow without them.
Lincoln MKT
For trailers over 2,000 pounds – Class III Trailer Tow Package
*Check with your dealer for additional requirements, restrictions and limited
warranty details.
Frontal Area Considerations
Lincoln MKT
(53G)
7-Wire Harness & 4-/7-Pin Connector
X
Hitch Receiver
X
Trailer Sway Control
X
Notes: • Content may vary depending on model, trim and/or
powertrain. See your dealer for specific content information.
• T railer Towing Package recommended for all vehicles
that will be used for towing to help ensure easy, proper
connection of trailer lights.
Factory-Installed Trailer
Hitch Receiver Options
Lincoln MKT: Included with Class III Trailer
Tow Package – Option Code 53G
Note: S
ee chart at right for the weight-carrying and weightdistributing capacities of this hitch receiver. (This capacity
also is shown on a label affixed to each receiver.)
Frontal Area Limitations/
Considerations
Vehicle
Lincoln MKT
With
Base Vehicle Frontal Area (20 sq. ft.)
Without Class III Trailer Tow Package
40 sq. ft.
With Class III Trailer Tow Package
Frontal Area is the total area in square feet that a moving vehicle and trailer exposes to air
resistance. The chart above shows the maximum trailer frontal area that must be considered
for a vehicle/trailer combination. Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the
performance of your towing vehicle.
Hitch Receiver Weight Capacity
Refer to the Trailer Towing Selector chart for Maximum Loaded Trailer Weights for this vehicle.
Vehicle
Lincoln MKT
Weight-Carrying
Max. Trailer
Capacity (lbs.) (1)
Max.
Tongue Load
(lbs.)
Weight-Distributing
Max. Trailer
Capacity (lbs.) (1)
Max.
Tongue Load
(lbs.)
2,000
200
4,500
450
(1) Hitch receivers do not include a hitch ball or ball mounting. You are responsible for obtaining the proper hitch ball,
ball mounting, weight-distributing equipment (i.e., equalizing arms and snap-up brackets, sway control system) and other
appropriate equipment to tow both the trailer and its cargo load.
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KNOW BEFORE YOU TOW
Before you buy
BRAKES
TRAILER LAMPS
If you are selecting a vehicle
that will be used for towing,
you should determine the
approximate weight of the
trailer you intend to tow,
including the weight of any
additional cargo and fluids
that you will be carrying
in the trailer. Also, be sure
the vehicle has the proper
optional equipment. Keep in
mind that performance can
be severely compromised in
hilly terrain when minimum
acceptable powertrain
combination is selected.
Consider purchasing
a vehicle with a more
powerful engine.
Many states require a separate braking
system on trailers with a loaded weight of
more than 1,500 pounds. For your safety,
Ford Motor Company recommends that a
separate functional brake system be used
on any towed vehicle, including those dollytowed or towbar-towed. There are several
basic types of brake systems designed to
activate trailer brakes:
1. E
lectronically Controlled Brakes usually
provide automatic and manual control of
trailer brakes. They require that the tow
vehicle be equipped with a controlling
device and additional wiring for electrical
power. These brakes typically have a
control box installed within reach of the
driver and can be applied manually or
automatically.
2. E
lectric-Over-Hydraulic (EOH) Trailer
Brakes are operated by an electrically
powered pump that pressurizes a hydraulic
fluid reservoir built into the trailer’s brake
system. Many of the available EOH trailer
brake models are compatible with the Ford
factory installed, dash-integrated Trailer
Brake Controller (TBC).
3. S
urge Brakes are independent hydraulic
brakes activated by a master cylinder at
the junction of the hitch and trailer tongue.
They are not controlled by the hydraulic
fluid in the tow vehicle’s brake system, and
the tow vehicle’s hydraulic system should
never be connected directly to the trailer’s
hydraulic system.
Be sure your trailer brakes conform to all
applicable state regulations. See Towing
Safely for All Vehicles on the next page for
additional braking information.
Make sure the trailer is equipped with lights
that conform to all applicable government
regulations. The trailer lighting system should
not be connected directly to the lighting
system of the vehicle. See a local recreational
vehicle dealer or rental trailer agency for
correct wiring and relays for the trailer and
heavy-duty flashers.
After you buy
Before heading out on a
trip, check your vehicle’s
Owner’s Manual for
break-in and severe-duty
maintenance schedules (do
not tow a trailer until your
vehicle has been driven
at least 1,000 miles). Be
sure to have your fullyloaded vehicle (including
passengers) and trailer
weighed so as not to
exceed critical weight limits.
If any of these limits are
exceeded, cargo should
be removed from the
vehicle and/or trailer until
all weights are within the
specified limits.
SAFETY CHAINS
– Always use safety chains when towing.
Safety chains are used to retain connection
between the towing and towed vehicle
in the event of separation of the trailer
coupling or ball
– Use cross chains under the trailer tongue
to prevent the tongue from contacting the
ground if a separation occurs. Allow only
enough slack to permit full turning – be
sure they do not drag on the pavement
– When using a frame-mounted trailer hitch,
attach the safety chains to the framemounted hitch using the recommendations
supplied by the hitch manufacturer
– See your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for
safety chain attachment information
– For rental trailers, follow rental agency
instructions for hookup of safety chains
TRAILER WIRING HARNESS
– Some vehicles equipped with a factoryinstalled Trailer Tow Package include a
trailer wiring harness and a wiring kit
– This kit includes one or more jumper
harnesses (to connect to your trailer wiring
connector) and installation instructions
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TOWING SAFELY FOR ALL VEHICLES
Towing a trailer is demanding on your vehicle, your trailer and your personal driving skills.
Follow some basic rules that will help you tow safely and have a lot more fun.
Weight Distribution
– For optimum handling and braking, the load
must be properly distributed
– Keep center of gravity low for best handling
– Approximately 60% of the allowable cargo
weight should be in the front half of the trailer
and 40% in the rear (within limits of tongue
load or king pin weight)
– Load should be balanced from side-to-side to
optimize handling and tire wear
– Load must be firmly secured to prevent shifting
during cornering or braking, which could result
in a sudden loss of control
Before Starting
– Before setting out on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing up your trailer in an area
away from heavy traffic
– Know clearance required for trailer roof
– Check equipment (make a checklist)
Backing Up
– Back up slowly, with someone spotting near
the rear of the trailer to guide you
– Place one hand at bottom of steering wheel
and move it in the direction you want the trailer
to go
– Make small steering inputs—slight movement
of steering wheel results in much greater
movement in rear of trailer
Turning
When turning, be sure to swing wide enough to
allow trailer to avoid curbs and other obstructions.
Braking
– Allow considerably more distance for stopping
with trailer attached
– Remember, the braking system of the tow
vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR,
not GCWR
– If your tow vehicle is a F-150, F-Series Super
Duty®, Transit or Expedition and your trailer
has electric brakes, the optional Integrated
Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) assists in smooth
and effective trailer braking by powering the
trailer’s electric or electric-over-hydraulic
brakes with proportional output based on the
towing vehicle’s brake pressure
– If your trailer starts to sway, apply brake pedal
gradually. The sliding lever on the TBC should
be used only for manual activation of trailer
brakes when adjusting the gain. Misuse, such
as application during trailer sway, could cause
instability of trailer and/or tow vehicle
Towing On Hills
– Downshift the transmission to assist braking
on steep downgrades and to increase power
(reduce lugging) when climbing hills
– With TorqShift ® transmission, select tow/haul
mode to automatically eliminate unwanted
gear search when going uphill and help control
vehicle speed when going downhill
Parking With A Trailer
Whenever possible, vehicles with trailers should
not be parked on a grade. However, if it is
necessary, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s
wheels, following the instructions below.
– Apply the foot service brakes and hold
– Have another person place the wheel chocks
under the trailer wheels on the downgrade side
– Once the chocks are in place, release brake
pedal, making sure the chocks will hold the
vehicle and trailer
– Apply the parking brake
– Shift automatic transmission into park, or
manual transmission into reverse
– With 4-wheel drive, make sure the transfer
case is not in neutral (if applicable)
Starting Out Parked On A Grade
– Apply the foot service brake and hold
– Start the engine with transmission in park
(automatic) or neutral (manual)
– Shift the transmission into gear and release the
parking brake
– Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle
uphill to free the chocks
– Apply the brake pedal while another person
retrieves the chocks
Acceleration And Passing
The added weight of the trailer can dramatically
decrease the acceleration of the towing vehicle
– exercise caution.
– When passing a slower vehicle, be sure to
allow extra distance. Remember, the added
length of the trailer must clear the other vehicle
before you can pull back in
– Signal and make your pass on level terrain with
plenty of clearance
– If necessary, downshift for improved
acceleration
Driving With An Automatic
Overdrive Transmission
With certain automatic overdrive transmissions,
towing—especially in hilly areas—may cause
excessive shifting between overdrive and the
next lower gear.
– To eliminate this condition and achieve
steadier performance, overdrive can be locked
out (see vehicle Owner’s Manual)
– If excessive shifting does not occur, use
overdrive to optimize fuel economy
– Overdrive may also be locked out to obtain
engine braking on downgrades
– When available, select tow/haul mode to
automatically eliminate unwanted gear search
and help control vehicle speed when going
downhill
Driving With Cruise Control
Turn off the cruise control with heavy loads or
in hilly terrain. The cruise control may turn off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep
grades. Use caution while driving on wet roads
and avoid using cruise control in rainy or winter
weather conditions.
Tire Pressure
– Underinflated tires get hot and may fail,
leading to possible loss of vehicle control
– Overinflated tires may wear unevenly and
compromise traction and stopping capability
– Tires should be checked often for conformance
to recommended cold inflation pressures
Spare Tire Use
A conventional, identical full-size spare tire is
required for trailer towing (mini, compact and
dissimilar full-size spare tires should not be
used; always replace the spare tire with a new
road tire as soon as possible).
On The Road
After about 50 miles, stop in a protected location
and double-check:
– Trailer hitch attachment
– Lights and electrical connections
– Trailer wheel lug nuts for tightness
– Engine oil—check regularly throughout trip
High Altitude Operation
Gasoline engines lose power by 3-4% per
1,000 ft. elevation. To maintain performance,
reduce GVWs and GCWs by 2% per 1,000 ft.
elevation starting at the 1,000 ft. elevation point.
Powertrain/Frontal Area Considerations
The charts in this Guide show the minimum engine
size needed to move the GCW of tow vehicle
and trailer.
– Under certain conditions, however, (e.g., when
the trailer has a large frontal area that adds
substantial air drag or when trailering in hilly
or mountainous terrain) it is wise to choose a
larger engine
– Selecting a trailer with a low-drag, rounded
front design will help optimize performance
and fuel economy
Note: For additional trailering information pertaining to
your vehicle, refer to the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
For the latest RV/Towing information,
check out www.fleet.ford.com/towingguides or for Lincoln Dealers go to lincoln.
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incurring obligation. Some features shown or described are optional at extra cost. Some options are required
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features, prices and availability.
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