2018 Lincoln Navigator tow reviews
Anyone tow with a Lincoln Navigator? I have a 2018 Navigator 4x4 with heavy duty tow pkg. it’s rated at 8100 lbs tow capacity. I had a 2002 2500 Suburban 8.1 and 4.10 gears prior to this. ...
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I have a 2019 Expedition MAX that we use to tow our 7000 pound boat. I also had a 2003 2500 Burb with the 8.1.
I never fell in love with the 8.1 for towing the way so many have. IMO, both the 6.2 Yukon Denali and the 3.5 EcoBoost in the Ex are better engines.
Anyway, I think you will really like the power of the engine. And the 10 speed is one of the better transmissions I have driven. Towing MPG isn't very good, but the power is always there. Most of the time, the engine and transmission temps are fine, but towing through the Rockies, they get higher than I would like (I've seen over 240 in both engine and tranny).
The towing package has some nice features. I like how you can adjust for different trailers, and still use the blind spot warnings in the mirrors. I've played around with the back up assist, and while I haven't been patient with it, I also haven't been able to get it to work when showing it to someone. Personally, I wouldn't rely on it.
I don't think that the Ex gives anything up to the 2500 Burb in towing manners. It is way more stable than my Yukon was.
Within it's limits, I think your Navigator will make a very nice tow vehicle.
I never fell in love with the 8.1 for towing the way so many have. IMO, both the 6.2 Yukon Denali and the 3.5 EcoBoost in the Ex are better engines.
Anyway, I think you will really like the power of the engine. And the 10 speed is one of the better transmissions I have driven. Towing MPG isn't very good, but the power is always there. Most of the time, the engine and transmission temps are fine, but towing through the Rockies, they get higher than I would like (I've seen over 240 in both engine and tranny).
The towing package has some nice features. I like how you can adjust for different trailers, and still use the blind spot warnings in the mirrors. I've played around with the back up assist, and while I haven't been patient with it, I also haven't been able to get it to work when showing it to someone. Personally, I wouldn't rely on it.
I don't think that the Ex gives anything up to the 2500 Burb in towing manners. It is way more stable than my Yukon was.
Within it's limits, I think your Navigator will make a very nice tow vehicle.
