Lincoln Nautilus: Towing a Trailer / Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft. Towing Weights and Dimensions
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
- Do not allow the static water level to rise
above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
- Do not allow waves to break higher than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
Exceeding 6 in (15 cm) could allow water to
enter vehicle components, causing internal
damage to the components and affecting
driveability, emissions and reliability.
Note: Replace the rear axle lubricant
anytime the rear axle has been submerged
in water.
Note: Disconnect the trailer wiring connector
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the trailer wiring connector
after removing the trailer from the water.
Towing Weights and Dimensions
Recommended Towing Weights - 2.0L

1 Vehicle without towing package.
2 Vehicle with towing package.
Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.
Recommended Towing Weights - 2.7L

1 Vehicle without towing package.
2 Vehicle with towing package.
Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
The maximum loaded trailer weight is
the highest possible weight of a fully
loaded trailer the vehicle can tow.
For additional information, visit
www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides.
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle
- Start with the gross combined weight
rating for your vehicle model and
axle ratio.
- Subtract all of the following that
apply to your vehicle:
- Vehicle curb weight.
- Hitch hardware weight, for example
a draw bar, ball, locks or weight
distributing hardware.
- Driver weight.
- Passenger weight.
- Payload, cargo and luggage weight.
- Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded trailer
weight for this combination.
Note: The trailer tongue load is
considered part of the payload for your
vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the
final trailer tongue weight.
Note: Consult an authorized dealer to
determine the maximum trailer weight
allowed for your vehicle if you are not
sure.
Loading Your Trailer
To help minimize how trailer movement
affects your vehicle when driving:
Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor...
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work
The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine torque
to aid vehicle stability.
If the trailer begins to sway, the stability
control lamp flashes and the message Trailer
Sway Reduce Speed appears in the
information display...
Other information:
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N)
when you switch your vehicle off. Use this
mode if you exit your vehicle or switch your
vehicle off at an automatic car wash.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is delayed
when your vehicle is in this mode...
What Is Alert and Aid Mode
Alert and aid mode uses multiple features to
keep you in your lane. The system first
provides a small steering input to bring your
vehicle back towards the center of the lane.
If your vehicle moves too far out of the center
of the lane the system alerts you with
vibration in the steering wheel...