Major Problems with Lincoln Navigator Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Lincoln Navigator to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

Best and Worst Years for Lincoln Navigator

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Lincoln Navigator.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Navigator	2
2018 Navigator	5
2017 Navigator	1
2016 Navigator	5
2015 Navigator	3
2014 Navigator	5
2013 Navigator	5
2012 Navigator	8
2011 Navigator	7
2010 Navigator	12
2009 Navigator	9
2008 Navigator	26
2007 Navigator	43
2006 Navigator	56
2005 Navigator	46
2004 Navigator	80
2003 Navigator	124
2002 Navigator	32
2001 Navigator	80
2000 Navigator	109
1999 Navigator	131

Worst 3 Lincoln Navigator complaints

2019 Lincoln Navigator AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 5000 miles

2001 Lincoln Navigator FRONTAL Victims: 3

2003 Lincoln Navigator AIR BAGS Victims: 3

Browse Lincoln Navigator complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION and TIRES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lincoln Navigator owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittent extreme static noise from speakers with radio off and volume off. so loud you have to exit vehicle. very	93 ~ 55335 miles
SUSPENSION the rear air suspension failed and the car bottomed out multiple times after even the smallest of bumps. tires and...	87 ~ 78910 miles
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2009 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the spare tire was an 18 inch instead of...	52 ~ 19614 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. the vehicle has falcon size p30540r23 tires. while driving 55 mph the tread...	45 ~ 10229 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact rented a 2011 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated...	44 ~ 69907 miles
AIR BAGS head on collision on drivers side of front of navigator however only the passenger air bag deployed with no passenger...	43 ~ 69211 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1: 10/19/08 i was driving 70+mph and all of sudden car gives an engine failure/safe mode signal which locked wheel...	41 ~ 79524 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER intermittent extreme static noise from speakers with radio off and volume off. so loud you have to exit vehicle. very	32 ~ 60588 miles
ENGINE when attempting to put my truck in gear the brake pedal presented no resistance suddenly the e-brake light came on...	32 ~ 76701 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 linclon navigator. while driving approximately 20 mph the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal...	30 ~ 26983 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE reoccurring brake fluid system. have had it replaced 3 times already. i have lost three ability to stop my vehicle...	24 ~ 67726 miles
SERVICE BRAKES reoccurring brake fluid system. have had it replaced 3 times already. i have lost three ability to stop my vehicle...	23 ~ 57478 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. while the vehicle was parked the contact heard a popping noise followed by...	23 ~ 43859 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln navigator. while driving various speeds the vehicle downshifted intermittently without warning into first...	21 ~ 60950 miles
STRUCTURE cpsc#i1230613a. 2010 lincoln navigator. consumer stated her daughter stepped out the truck onto the extended running board and it closed...	20 ~ 27636 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the engine became inoperable after numerous attempts. the...	17 ~ 63599 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. while driving between 30-45 mph the traction light began blinking on the instrument...	17 ~ 40866 miles
STEERING steering wheel - felt loose unattached parts rattling against each other in steering assembly when crossing railroad tracks or uneven	15 ~ 47275 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. while driving approximately 10 mph the contact applied pressure to the accelerator...	15 ~ 31504 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i turned my ignition to start my car and the driver airbag deployed from the steering wheel hitting me in...	15 ~ 31359 miles
SEATS heated/cool seat module burning ignition coil 4x4 (4-wheel drive system) windshield wiper motor linkage transmission engine light came on heated	13 ~ 31536 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING in direct sunlight the odometer/multifunction display is not readable. the display serves as an annunciator warning device for rear and...	12 ~ 77601 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln navigator. when the front passenger seat belt was removed while the vehicle was...	11 ~ 36455 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2007 lincoln navigator ultimate 4x4 engine stopped running suddenly like it ran out of gas. there was a half...	11 ~ 66333 miles
WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. on july 17 2009 while driving approximately 23 mph the contact felt the...	11 ~ 33456 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure. false abs and traction control activation while driving. *tr...	10 ~ 8727 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL reoccurring brake fluid system. have had it replaced 3 times already. i have lost three ability to stop my vehicle...	9 ~ 83678 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. the vehicle has falcon size p30540r23 tires. while driving 55 mph the tread...	9 ~ 8667 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent re problems with her 2005 lincoln navigator. *nj the consumer stated there...	9 ~ 15277 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING used car purchased with new car warranty (36000 miles). car inspected after purchase by lincoln dealer but 4000 miles later...	9 ~ 17778 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving 20 mph front tie rod collapsed causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle. vehicle was towed to	9 ~ 60036 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving at 30-40 mph consumer felt that vehicle rose in the rear and tilted on driver's side. vehicle was...	9 ~ 24300 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. while driving various speeds the accelerator pedal would become stuck. the contact...	8 ~ 36779 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2006 lincoln navigator owned or leased by my daughter/son in law almost lost left rear wheel on january 27 2008....	8 ~ 45518 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. while the vehicle was parked the contact heard a popping noise followed by...	8 ~ 43513 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i have a 2013 lincoln navigator that has some serious problems with it's rain sensing wipers. they will stop completely...	7 ~ 52571 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent re problems with her 2005 lincoln navigator. *nj the consumer stated there...	7 ~ 18367 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent re problems with her 2005 lincoln navigator. *nj the consumer stated there...	7 ~ 7756 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving my lincoln navigator down the highway my side airbags deployed almost causing an accident. i contacted the dealer...	6 ~ 115173 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that his wife had a flat tire on the rear...	6 ~ 32449 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated the driver and passenger side window regulator malfunctioned making both windows...	5 ~ 52081 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. the vehicle has a speed compensation volume control for the radio which...	5 ~ 7439 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > REAR 2001 lincoln navigator has a problem with the air suspension. *nj the rear of the vehicle dropped all of a	5 ~ 23278 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. the contact found a crack in the vehicle's frame. she took the vehicle...	5 ~ 56100 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's spare tire is one size smaller than the spare tires that should be...	5 ~ 15600 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the 2004 lincoln navigtor that we purchased has suffered numerous battery failures leading to various electrical problems. at first the...	5 ~ 21560 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle stalled...	4 ~ 75836 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my son [xxx] got a second degree (i'm a physician) burn on his right lateral calf by the tail pipe...	4 ~ 10141 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the consumer stated the braking system appeared to be inadequate for the weight of the vehicle. the brakes were...	4 ~ 5498 miles
EQUIPMENT the running board intermittently failed to come out properly when either door was used. the consumer took the vehicle to	4 ~ 13700 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dt: the contact had difficulty with the power seats memory setting/power-folding heated exterior mirrors and the power-deployable running boards. they...	4 ~ 88 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 lincoln navigator was parked. entered vehicle and inserted key in ignition. i cranked the vehicle sat back to have...	3 ~ 31000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the navigation system would continuously provide erroneous directions....	3 ~ 6717 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT we have a 2004 lincoln navigator ( the second we have owned) the air suspension has never worked as well...	3 ~ 89833 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY parked navigator 2008 in hotel parking lot getting ready to exit vehicle and the rear window exploded in a million	3 ~ 21730 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE a little complex for this little box. driving in town. car starter to run really rough volumes of white smoke...	3 ~ 17100 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle caught fire under hood by fuse box/firewall and wiring harness to motor. fire marshall stated electrical short in wiring...	3 ~ 96667 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM water leaking down to the fuse box causing smoking and electrical problems....	3 ~ 40000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM computer and electrical with air suspension system. *ak...	3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES without warning the vehicle stalled while the consumer was driving at an undetermined speed. the consumer contacted the dealer on...	3 ~ 75854 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY on 7/31 i had a tire pressure system fault error and took in for problem to be fixed. on 8/17...	3 ~ 2328 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving at 50 mph and applying the brakes the vehicles pulled to the left and lost the control no	3
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS a twelve year old child was stuck in the third row seat belt due seat belt latch failure. while attempting...	3
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY wipers come on intermittently dealer has replaced multifunction switch which worked for about a month and now it is malfunctioning...	3 ~ 20000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that it was difficult to start the vehicle. aaa...	2 ~ 50000 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl*the contact owns a 2010 lincoln navigator. while the vehicle was parked on an incline and in the park position...	2 ~ 13686 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air bags are very loud and they run often air conditioning in rear makes a popping noise air conditioning in	2 ~ 127000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln navigator. the contact stated the gear shift selector would not move from the...	2 ~ 42563 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2008 lincoln navigator sometimes has no brakes. have already had one accident because of this. took the navigator in to...	2 ~ 2221 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. a day after the vehicle was purchased the contact smelled something burning. she...	2 ~ 25024 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. while the vehicle was parked the contact heard a popping noise followed by...	2 ~ 50750 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION the steering control arm assembly and front suspension of the lincoln navigator broke while i was driving home. it was...	2 ~ 83063 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the transmission shift interlock failed on this 2003 lincoln navigator. when it failed it could have impacted the safety of	2 ~ 99000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. while driving the vehicle at night the contact is blinded by the glare...	2 ~ 33050 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had been at the dealer for two months for a catalytic converter replacement however	2 ~ 72500 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS my car is 2003 lincoln navigator. one of the 2nd row seat (behind the driver side) has a defective seat...	2 ~ 39000 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > AIR SUSPENSION > SPRINGS we have been having brake transmission and air suspension problems that have become more frequent. the vehicle has been back...	2 ~ 137 miles
BEAD > TIRES dt: 2001 lincoln navigator. the contact stated the passenger side outer tie rod broke while driving on the road. the...	2 ~ 51950 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE we have purchased a 2005 lincoln navigator. it is the only vehicle i have seen where there is no "door/flap"...	2
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 1999 lincoln navigator experiencing problems with front heated seats.*mr the consumer stated the fuses were operative. the pads in both...	2
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the consumer noticed a whining noise coming from the driveline of the vehicle which progressively worsened. it seemed to be...	2 ~ 36000 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2004 lincoln navigator. driver seat electric motor positioning failure. failed almost immediately after purchase in may 2004. seat motor repaired/replaced...	2 ~ 3100 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE vibration in the front end. has been in the shop three times. twice the tires checked and one alignment. nothing...	2 ~ 22300 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving the consumer noticed a bad jerk in the transmission whenever the gear was switch from drive to reverse...	2 ~ 38000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes are not working properly stopping distance has increased and braking becomes very difficult at any time and speed. contacted	2
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY mirrors go out of adjustment and can impair side/rear view. dt...	2
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving there was total brake failure due to a broken brake disc which may have caused a crash. also	2
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle stalls at any speed. vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times. dealer has replaced computer but has not	2 ~ 22500 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN 4-wheel automatic transfer case is shifting properly causing grinding and pulling to the side unable to fix at this time.	2 ~ 30000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES little knob that manually locks the door is so far down inside the door that consumer has to use two	2 ~ 35000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT problems with fuel pump windshield wipers driver's seat brakes air conditioner gear shift air bag cd player window motors driver's...	2 ~ 52500 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY problems with fuel pump windshield wipers driver's seat brakes air conditioner gear shift air bag cd player window motors driver's...	2 ~ 1000 miles
TRAILER HITCHES problems with fuel pump windshield wipers driver's seat brakes air conditioner gear shift air bag cd player window motors driver's...	2 ~ 1000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. the contact stated at low speeds the vehicle brake pedal went to...	1 ~ 60000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the roof leaked water onto the driver side...	1 ~ 80000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i am having continuous problems with my 2006 lincoln navigator. for a vehicle of this quality i never dream of...	1 ~ 132000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln navigator. while opening the hood of the vehicle the contact noticed that the hood...	1 ~ 54000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE according to my deceased wife the problem starts on july 14 2010. the car became bouncy in the front while...	1 ~ 45000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln navigator. when engaging the high beam switch for the headlights the lights will...	1 ~ 150000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2002 lincoln navigator caught fire while parked in my driveway and burnt to the ground. *tr...	1 ~ 90000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY 2005 lincoln navigator rust at door and tailgate seams lincoln requires perforation and will not honor rust. *tr...	1 ~ 58567 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2003 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the front and rear...	1 ~ 140000 miles
RIM > WHEELS 2007 lincoln navigator with cut like grooves on the rims. consumer states that the dealer took pictures and sent them	1
VALVE > TIRES i have had multiple incidents of new tire valve failure involving tires purchased and serviced by sears auto center regency...	1 ~ 56000 miles
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT several electrical problems with the vehicle since purchase. took back to dealer who explained there was not a problem. recently...	1 ~ 34000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING vehicle gear indicator slipped and now indicates wrong gear. *tr...	1 ~ 84720 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING on 07/26/07 while driving our brand-new navigator (purchased new on 07/06/07) all dash lights flickered and brake pedal would not...	1 ~ 1030 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC on 07/26/07 while driving our brand-new navigator (purchased new on 07/06/07) all dash lights flickered and brake pedal would not...	1 ~ 1030 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. while driving 40 mph the contact heard a clunking noise and the abs...	1 ~ 5000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph the hood latch broke causing the hood to fly open. they managed...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: contact stated while driving on a dirt road at 50 mph she lost control of vehicle and it crashed	1
SPRINGS/BAGS > AIR SUSPENSION > SPRINGS dt: the contact stated vehicle has front air suspension. while driving the front end dropped down too low. this was...	1 ~ 47000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent re problems with her 2005 lincoln navigator. *nj the consumer stated there...	1 ~ 2195 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the rear seat has no locking mechanism when the seat is pushed up there is no lock to keep...	1 ~ 70645 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (1) traction control system failure (4) plus times. (2) brakes began to pulsate the wheels starts to grip and grind...	1 ~ 1900 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING heard clicking noise when turning corners. took 1999 lincoln navigator in for inspections and found that the following parts needed...	1 ~ 89163 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2004 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the driver side high intensity headlamp does not always...	1 ~ 500 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and...	1 ~ 15000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle stalled four times on the highway. also vehicle had problems with getting the gear out of park.	1 ~ 25000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING while driving i noticed the steering wheel would vibrate and make a clicking noise whenever i drove over a bump...	1
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer stated that when opening vehicle doors or when driving without warning remote marrow would shift in the downward position	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the...	1 ~ 37000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dealership replaced the motor and the computer of driver's seat that was too loose and moved back and forth while...	1 ~ 40000 miles
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY nhtsa recall campaign 01v258000 ford issued a windshield wiper motor recall. this vehicle is not included in the recall due	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt: while making a right turn off on an exit the vehicle went out of control the front driver's tire...	1 ~ 35000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when backing up in driveway 2003 lincoln navigator accelerated extremely with wheels "peeling" and car would not brake. car came	1 ~ 13211 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER accelerator pedal becomes hard to depress whenever temperature is below fifteen degrees f for an extended period. once depressed idle...	1 ~ 44300 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE spark plugs failed. as a result vehicle jerked forward without warning. *ak coolant leaked twice in the past. the radiator...	1 ~ 100000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. consumer pulled over popped hood and noticed oil leaking onto the manifold.	1 ~ 120000 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES i purchased a 2000 lincoln navigator from laurel-ford dealer in mississippi on august 21 2003. after asking the dealership if...	1 ~ 44500 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL i purchased a 2000 lincoln navigator from laurel-ford dealer in mississippi on august 21 2003. after asking the dealership if...	1 ~ 44500 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i purchased a 2000 lincoln navigator from laurel-ford dealer in mississippi on august 21 2003. after asking the dealership if...	1 ~ 44500 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased my vehicle brand new in january of 2003. i have had numerous problems with the vehicle since day...	1 ~ 1 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS a twelve year old child was stuck in the third row seat belt due seat belt latch failure. while attempting...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS shortly after a brake repair consumer noticed both front calipers being loose. calipers were tightened by dealer but keep getting	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light goes out without warning. contacted dealer.*ak...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while traveling at night a loud rubbing noise was heard. when consumer reached destination he found that the spare tire...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC clamp that is attached to brake fluid line casues brake fluid to leak out resulting in loss of brakes which	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after recall repair the consumer discovered that the windshield wipers were inoperable when she attempted to turn them on during	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle was at dealer to have tires rotated & steering aligned. consumer picked vehicle up & was traveling home at...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the car was parked in our driveway. several minutes later it rolled out of park unoccupied down our driveway accross...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle has heavy gas fumes after filling up. leaks around where gas tank and seal collar meet. dealer contacted and	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY on january 15 1999 we had a snow storm in boston with an outside temp of 5 degrees. we were...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle experiences drivetrain vibration at 60+ mph. driveshaft replaced tires replaced problem still exists. *ak...	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when turning on signal light switch while headlights are on it turns headlights off. dealer contacted.*ak...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that the horn button is hard to push. have to push on it three times for it to	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER problems with fuel pump windshield wipers driver's seat brakes air conditioner gear shift air bag cd player window motors driver's...	1 ~ 2000 miles

FAQ

What year Lincoln Navigator is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 21 years, Lincoln Navigator models of 2017, 2019, 2015 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Lincoln Navigator?

Lincoln Navigator models of 1999 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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