10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,956 miles

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problem #4

Apr 012024

Navigator

  • miles
Fire inside of the motor, behind the engine computer. Upon researching recalls for Lincoln Navigators I found these other recalls online for possibly the same fire issue: "Ford has issued a recall for some of its 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs due to a potential engine fire risk. Over 65,000 2021-year model vehicles manufactured between December 2020 and April 2021 have been affected." "We've discovered a vehicle safety issue in some 2021 model-year Lincoln Navigator? vehicles built from July 30, 2020 to August 31, 2021. Some of these vehicles have experienced an under-hood fire, even while parked and off."

- Liberty Hill, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 152009

Navigator

  • 43,000 miles
My 2005 Lincoln Navigator has suddenly stopped on several occasions. It only has 43K miles. The computer stated to check electronic throttle. I took the truck to the dealer and they told me to replace the electronic throttle body. They wanted $500+!! the truck has stopped working several times since. The manufacturer was contacted and they refused to pay! the first time it happened was on the freeway in the fast lane!!

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 152009

Navigator

  • 90,000 miles
While driving on the highway full speed, the vehicle (2005 Lincoln Navigator) stopped and I then coasted into the emergency lane where I was able to restart the vehicle to drive to safe location. This incident occurred twice before receiving the error code in the car check electronic throttle. There was no warning before stopping luckily I was able to coast to a safe location but this could have been a catastrophic event especially with my children in the car. The car was taken to the dealer and they replaced the electronic throttle body assembly to the tune of $563.85 including labor.

- Miamisburg, OH, USA

problem #1

May 192005

Navigator 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,824 miles
The consumer stated 2005 Lincoln Navigator was having problems with the suspension and the gear shift. The vehicle has been in the repair shop three times. The manufacturer has not been called. The consumer talked to the dealer, and they could not help him. The first time the electrical work was done, it was fixed. Afterwards, the vehicle has been in the shop the past wee, and nothing has been fixed. No date was set when the vehicle will be fixed. The dealership does not know when the parts will come in.

- Mercedes, TX, USA