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Lincoln Navigator
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
1,307
Active records
Recalls
68
Active records
TSBs
1,198
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
19
Injuries
112
Crashes
83
Fires
91
Top reported issues — Lincoln Navigator
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Condition issue
Operating state
Noise
Thermal issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Vibration/harshness
Performance issue
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Fluid issue
Ride/handling behavior
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Lighting behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Steering behavior
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
Starting behavior
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof independently fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that when retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that the paint was scratched down to the frame of the sunroof. The vehicle was at the dealer for more than a month. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 25, 2026
No collision warning; completely break failed. Vehicle had some fuel leakage which was fixed on May-21-2026 and break was failed on May-22-2026 which caused due to this repair. It was a major accident and my car got total due to this. I need full refund of my car; same amount when I bought this car.
2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 23, 2026
The rear portion of the moonroof on the vehicle, spontaneous imploded while sitting in the parking area in the middle of the night we have video evidence to prove that nothing happened to the vehicle during the night, and it also appears that the moonroof imploded from the inside as it expanded towards the outside of the body.
2020 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 20, 2026
CDF Drum Failure is a known issue to Ford. They have issued a technical service bulletin (TSB 22-2428) to replace poorly designed components that have since been redesigned. The failure mode can cause violent gear shifts (from gear 10 to gear 1) at high speeds, which is a significant safety concern. While driving on the highway, the transmission would not shift between gears and the car lurched. Check engine light came on and I exited the highway immediately. I took my vehicle to be looked at,…
2019 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 15, 2026
Our vehicle is part of a recall of the seatbelts and there is no remedy from the Ford motor company for this yet. Due to safety issues, I feel this needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
2020 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 11, 2026
Both front headlight and rear headlight seals are faulty resulting in a water leak, causing headlight and taillights to become inoperable at 60k miles.
2013 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 11, 2026
While operating my 2013 Lincoln Navigator under normal driving conditions, a spark plug ejected from the cylinder head, causing immediate and catastrophic engine failure. The engine lost power and began producing severe mechanical noise, creating a potential safety hazard due to sudden loss of propulsion. Inspection by both an independent mechanic and an authorized Ford dealership confirmed that the spark plug ejection allowed debris to enter the combustion chamber, destroying internal engine…
2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 9, 2026
Vehicle is subject to multiple open federal safety recalls with no repair remedy currently available from Ford/Lincoln. One recall involves potential fuel pump failure causing loss of fuel pressure, engine stall while driving, and increased crash risk. A second recall involves interruption of driver assistance and visibility systems including rearview camera, forward collision warning, lane keeping, and related safety systems. This vehicle is operated in a commercial passenger rental fleet.…
2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 8, 2026
On Tuesday, May 5 2026 upon entering the vehicle, my wife closed the drivers door at which time the rear windshield exploded. The vehicle is scheduled for an appointment on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Porterville Ford for inspection. Approximately 50% of the glass came out, both inside and outside the vehicle. If my children were there, they would have been covered in broken tiny pieces of glass. This vehicle has just over 6,000 miles since new and has never had any damage to the glass. I have…
2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Filed May 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, both the Hill Start and Service AdvanceTrac warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The steering wheel had become stiff as a result of the failure and the contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle home. The contact initially assumed the failure was related to battery; however, after replacing the vehicle's battery, the failure persisted. The contact then called the dealer who…