Lincoln Navigator 2007–2017 problems by year and mileage
3rd generation · U326 (standard wheelbase); U418 (Navigator L)
NHTSA data through 24 September 2026230 complaints, 145 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 200770kmedian
- 2008—too few
- 2009—too few
- 2010—too few
- 2011—too few
- 2012—too few
- 2013—too few
- 2014—too few
- 2015—too few
- 2016—too few
- 2017—too few
The 2007 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 45
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2007
- Fuel and propulsion system7 reports
- Hydraulic brake circuit6 reports
- Body structure6 reports
2 recall campaigns name the 2007: Latches/locks/linkages — doors; Fuel system, gasoline — fuel injection system. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2008 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 30
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2008
- Electrical system7 reports
- Brakes5 reports
- Body structure4 reports
2 recall campaigns name the 2008: Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems; Latches/locks/linkages — doors. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2009 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 10
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2009
- Electrical system3 reports
- Engine and its cooling system2 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise2 reports
1 recall campaign names the 2009: Exterior lighting — brake lights. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2010 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 16
- Recalls naming this year
- 0
Most reported on the 2010
- Electrical system4 reports
- Brakes4 reports
- Engine2 reports
The 2011 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 9
- Recalls naming this year
- 0
Most reported on the 2011
- Electrical system2 reports
- Transmission and driveline2 reports
- Brakes2 reports
The 2012 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 12
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2012
- Transmission and driveline5 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise3 reports
- Suspension2 reports
3 recall campaigns name the 2012: Power train — automatic transmission; Exterior lighting — back up lights; Seats — mid/rear assembly. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2013 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 14
- Recalls naming this year
- 0
Most reported on the 2013
- Transmission and driveline6 reports
- Electrical system3 reports
- Engine2 reports
The 2014 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 17
- Recalls naming this year
- 0
Most reported on the 2014
- Transmission and driveline7 reports
- Electrical system3 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise3 reports
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 21
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2015
- Electrical system7 reports
- Transmission and driveline5 reports
- Engine4 reports
4 recall campaigns name the 2015: Back over prevention — sensing system; Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices; Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2016 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 25
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2016
- Visibility equipment7 reports
- Reversing camera and sensors5 reports
- Brakes4 reports
4 recall campaigns name the 2016: Back over prevention — sensing system; Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices; Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 31
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2017
- Reversing camera and sensors5 reports
- Brakes5 reports
- Hydraulic brake circuit5 reports
5 recall campaigns name the 2017: Back over prevention — sensing system; Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components; Visibility — rearview mirrors/devices. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. 10 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2007–2017 Lincoln Navigator reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 70,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 137,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 145
- Recalls
- 13
At least 40% of this generation’s complaints were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading, so the median likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported
- Electrical system18.3% of complaints · median 80,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline14.8% of complaints · median 72,000 mi
- Brakes12.2% of complaints · median 70,000 mi
Documented problems
- Spark Plugs (5.4L 3-Valve)2007–2008
- Variable Cam Timing / Timing Chain (5.4L 3-Valve)2007–2014
- Air Suspension2007–2017
Owners filed 230 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2017 Lincoln Navigator; the electrical system leads with 18.3% of them, and half of the 145 that record an odometer reading came by 70,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 30,000 and 104,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2007–2017 Lincoln Navigator last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2007–2017 Lincoln Navigator, half of the 145 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 70,000 miles and 90% by 137,000 miles.
8 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 1 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Navigator reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Lincoln Navigator 2007–2017 · 145 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 20,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 27 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 1 complaints (0.7%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 3,000
- 25%
- 29,784
- Median
- 70,500
- 75%
- 104,000
- 90%
- 137,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 27 | 18.6% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 17 | 11.7% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 14 | 9.7% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 26 | 17.9% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 18 | 12.4% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 19 | 13.1% |
| 120,000–140,000 | 10 | 6.9% |
| 140,000–160,000 | 10 | 6.9% |
| 160,000–180,000 | 2 | 1.4% |
| 180,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 200,000+ | 1 | 0.7% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Navigator problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Lincoln Navigator 2007–2017
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Brakes28 reports70,00058,000–90,000Brakes: 28 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 58,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise27 reports72,00054,000–113,000Problems owners could not categorise: 27 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 54,000 to 113,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline34 reports72,00032,000–102,000Transmission and driveline: 34 reports, median 72,000 miles, middle half 32,000 to 102,000 miles.
- Engine18 reports76,00059,000–90,000Engine: 18 reports, median 76,000 miles, middle half 59,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Body structure17 reports78,00027,000–122,000Body structure: 17 reports, median 78,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 122,000 miles.
- Electrical system42 reports80,00057,000–102,000Electrical system: 42 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 57,000 to 102,000 miles.
- Visibility equipment19 reports86,00013,000–122,000Visibility equipment: 19 reports, median 86,000 miles, middle half 13,000 to 122,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 42 | 18.3% | 80,000 | 57,000–102,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 34 | 14.8% | 72,000 | 32,000–102,000 |
| Brakes | 28 | 12.2% | 70,000 | 58,000–90,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 27 | 11.7% | 72,000 | 54,000–113,000 |
| Visibility equipment | 19 | 8.3% | 86,000 | 13,000–122,000 |
| Engine | 18 | 7.8% | 76,000 | 59,000–90,000 |
| Body structure | 17 | 7.4% | 78,000 | 27,000–122,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 16 | 7.0% | 40,000 | 10,000–72,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 13 | 5.7% | 102,000 | 54,000–110,000 |
| Reversing camera and sensors | 11 | 4.8% | — | — |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 70,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 18.3% of complaints (42 reports, 23 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 80,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 57,000 and 102,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 14.8% of complaints (34 reports, 23 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 72,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 32,000 and 102,000 miles.
The brakes account for 12.2% of complaints (28 reports, 14 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 70,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 58,000 and 90,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 11.7% of complaints (27 reports, 12 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 72,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 54,000 and 113,000 miles.
Visibility equipment accounts for 8.3% of complaints (19 reports, 12 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 86,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 13,000 and 122,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 7.8% of complaints (18 reports, 10 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 76,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 59,000 and 90,000 miles.
Known problems with the 2007–2017 Navigator
Spark Plugs (5.4L 3-Valve) 2007–2008
Two-piece spark plugs seize and break off in the aluminum heads on removal; Ford returned to one-piece plugs around the 2008-2009 build change, so the problem is concentrated in the earlier years of this generation.
Variable Cam Timing / Timing Chain (5.4L 3-Valve) 2007–2014
Cam phaser rattle, phaser lock-up and timing chain tensioner/guide wear on the 3-valve 5.4L, producing cold-start rattle and, if ignored, chain jump.
Air Suspension 2007–2017
Load-leveling air suspension continues to leak at the air springs and to overwork the compressor across this generation.
Before you buy a 2007–2017 Navigator: the 3-minute check
Generated from 145 mileage-tagged complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check spark plugs (5.4L 3-Valve) on 2007–2008 cars. Two-piece spark plugs seize and break off in the aluminum heads on removal; Ford returned to one-piece plugs around the 2008-2009 build change, so the problem is concentrated in the earlier years of this generation.
- Check variable cam timing / timing chain (5.4L 3-Valve) on 2007–2014 cars. Cam phaser rattle, phaser lock-up and timing chain tensioner/guide wear on the 3-valve 5.4L, producing cold-start rattle and, if ignored, chain jump.
- Check air suspension on 2007–2017 cars. Load-leveling air suspension continues to leak at the air springs and to overwork the compressor across this generation.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 30,000 and 104,000 miles, with a median of 70,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 72,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Navigator problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi40% below | At 90k mi64% below | At 120k mi83% below | At 150k mi94% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 57,000–102,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 32,000–102,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Brakes | 58,000–90,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 54,000–113,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Visibility equipment | 13,000–122,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 59,000–90,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 27,000–122,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Lincoln Navigator 2007–2017 · 145 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 40% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 83% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.7% of reports (1) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2007–2017 Lincoln Navigator recalls (13)
NHTSA records 13 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the reversing camera and sensors (2), the hydraulic brake circuit (2), visibility equipment (2). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Sep 2025 · 2015–2017 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.…
What can happen. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning…
Apr 2025 · 2015 · Back Over PreventionA blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted…
What can happen. A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
Apr 2025 · 2017 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What can happen. A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were…
Feb 2025 · 2015–2017 · VisibilityAn electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
What can happen. An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.
The free fix. Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
Aug 2022 · 2015–2017 · VisibilityFront blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
What can happen. Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of…
Mar 2022 · 2016–2017 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake…
What can happen. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These…
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification…
Apr 2016 · 2012 · Power TrainAn unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to…
What can happen. An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer…
May 2012 · 2012 · Exterior LightingIf this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150, 2012 expedition and Lincoln Navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "Transmission shift lever…
What can happen. If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse “r” position and the vehicle’s transmission does go in reverse, the “r” may…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer…
Feb 2012 · 2012 · SeatsIn the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles, manufactured from november 19, 2011, through december 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "Head…
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer…
Jun 2009 · 2009 · Exterior LightingDelay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford is recalling 1,357 my 2009 expedition and Navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This…
What can happen. Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall began on july 6, 2009. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or…
Apr 2008 · 2008 · TiresThe TPMS indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 PSI value stated on…
The defect. Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, Z"tire…
What can happen. The TPMS indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 PSI value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
The free fix. Dealers will reconfigure the TPMS thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Feb 2008 · 2007–2008 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIn the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the…
The defect. Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in…
What can happen. In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on march 5, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Feb 2008 · 2007 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor…
What can happen. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 230 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 17 (7.4%)
- Fires
- 8
- Injury reports
- 12
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Navigator problems by model year
The 2007 drew the most complaints of this generation, 45, most of them about the fuel and propulsion system, and the 2015 the fewest among the 5 years with at least 20 complaints, 21. A typical year drew about 30.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 45 | 38 | 70,000 | Fuel and propulsion system (7) | 2 |
| 2008 | 30 | 24 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (7) | 2 |
| 2009 | 10 | 8 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (3) | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 10 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (4) | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 6 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (2) | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 7 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (5) | 3 |
| 2013 | 14 | 7 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (6) | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 12 | under 30 reports | Transmission and driveline (7) | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 8 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (7) | 4 |
| 2016 | 25 | 14 | under 30 reports | Visibility equipment (7) | 4 |
| 2017 | 31 | 11 | under 30 reports | Reversing camera and sensors (5) | 5 |
What Navigator owners reported
The contact owned a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while traveling at 40 MPH, the vehicle struck the front passenger side of another vehicle that made an illegal U-turn at a higher rate of speed. The vehicle spun out and came to a stop after crashing into a bus occupied by children. No air bags…
2017 · 140,000 miles · Airbag system
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.…
2017 · 162,000 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was white smoke coming from the passenger’s side exterior door mirror, accompanied by a burning plastic odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for inspection, where it was diagnosed with a…
2016 · 95,000 miles · Visibility equipment
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, and the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank or distorted image. The contact stated that when…
2017 · 87,000 miles · Reversing camera and sensors
Built from 145 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other Navigator generations
- Navigator 1998–2002 233 reports with mileage, most about the tyres
- Navigator 2003–2006 246 reports with mileage, most about the suspension