Preparing To Tow; Hitches; Weight Distributing Hitch - Lincoln MKT Owner's Manual

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Class Maximum
GCWR
Class I towing 7200 lb
(standard) (3267 kg)
Class III towing 9750 lb
(optional) (4424 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.
WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance.

Hitches

Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load
carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that
10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.

Weight distributing hitch

When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and
all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it
can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers
at the center of the vehicle.
2010 MKT (mkt)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
EcoBoost AWD
Trailer weight
range
2000 lb
*
(907 kg)
4500 lb
*
(2042 kg)
Tongue load
200 lb (91 kg)
450 lb (204 kg)
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