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Lincoln NAVIGATOR problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

1,351 owner complaints analyzed

68 distinct recall campaigns

75,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 to 2027 model years. Data updated: . 672 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 172 of 1,351 complaints (12.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior16912.5%
Transmission and shifting1309.6%
Electrical and battery issues947.0%
Engine operation816.0%
Steering behavior725.3%
Fuel system concerns292.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
172
Power Train
118
Suspension
108
Engine
88
Unknown Or Other
77
Tires
76
Vehicle Speed Control
68
Tires:Tread/Belt
59
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System172
Power Train118
Suspension108
Engine88
Unknown Or Other77
Tires76
Vehicle Speed Control68
Tires:Tread/Belt59

Electrical System: 172; Power Train: 118; Suspension: 108; Engine: 88; Unknown Or Other: 77; Tires: 76; Vehicle Speed Control: 68; Tires:Tread/Belt: 59

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
124
25,000 to 49,999
83
50,000 to 74,999
126
75,000 to 99,999
132
100,000 to 149,999
146
150,000 and above
61
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,000124
25,000 to 49,99983
50,000 to 74,999126
75,000 to 99,999132
100,000 to 149,999146
150,000 and above61

Under 25,000: 124; 25,000 to 49,999: 83; 50,000 to 74,999: 126; 75,000 to 99,999: 132; 100,000 to 149,999: 146; 150,000 and above: 61

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (146). 679 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1997
1
1998
14
1999
46
2000
63
2001
42
2002
70
2003
82
2004
77
2005
58
2006
38
2007
33
2008
54
2009
48
2010
76
2011
45
2012
21
2013
22
2014
44
2015
33
2016
39
2017
21
2018
26
2019
29
2020
24
2021
19
2022
44
2023
46
2024
52
2025
91
2026
93
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19971
199814
199946
200063
200142
200270
200382
200477
200558
200638
200733
200854
200948
201076
201145
201221
201322
201444
201533
201639
201721
201826
201929
202024
202119
202244
202346
202452
202591
202693

1997: 1; 1998: 14; 1999: 46; 2000: 63; 2001: 42; 2002: 70; 2003: 82; 2004: 77; 2005: 58; 2006: 38; 2007: 33; 2008: 54; 2009: 48; 2010: 76; 2011: 45; 2012: 21; 2013: 22; 2014: 44; 2015: 33; 2016: 39; 2017: 21; 2018: 26; 2019: 29; 2020: 24; 2021: 19; 2022: 44; 2023: 46; 2024: 52; 2025: 91; 2026: 93

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 169 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 130 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 94 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10117365 · 2005-05-06 (May 6, 2005)

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD BANG COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. ALSO, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. DRIVER COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND LIFTED THE HOOD. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE 3RD CYLINDER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, RIPPING THE CABLE AND THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION COIL. OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *BF *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 74,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117365 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10158547 · 2006-05-30 (May 30, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS LIGHTLY DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED. AN AUTO PARTS STORE CHECKED THE COMPUTER FOR CODES, AND FOUND ONE FOR THE AIR SENSOR. THE COMPUTER WAS RESET, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. UPDATED 06/12/06. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 61,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158547 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10127595 · 2005-07-06 (July 6, 2005)

HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS A RECALL ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 97V171000). COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATOR THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS MODEL , BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL.

Owner-reported narrative. 113,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10127595 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10264004 · 2009-04-02 (April 2, 2009)

I HAVE A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THAT IS EXHIBITING ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUT FORD IS TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED. I'M WONDERING HOW THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED IN THE RECALL THAT IS NOW EXHIBITING THE SAME ISSUES, IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL? IT IS FORD CAMPAIGN # 97S86. *TR

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Owner report 10156160 · 2006-04-26 (April 26, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE TREMBLED AND GEARS WOULD NOT CHANGE WHEN THE SPEED REACHED 40 MPH. THERE WAS ALSO AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL THAT ACCOMPANIED THE SHAKING. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED 75 MPH, THE SHAKING STOPPED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE SPEED WAS LOWERED, THE SHAKING BEGAN AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN CORRECTLY. ALTHOUGH THE CHILD LOCKS HAVE BEEN DEACTIVATED, …

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Owner report 10187905 · 2007-04-03 (April 3, 2007)

1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH CHARGE TO START THE ENGINE AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ID FLASHING. CUSTOMER BELIEVES PROBLEMS ARE LINKED**CC THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY AIRBAG MODULE CAUSED BY DECREASED BATTERY VOLTAGE. *JB

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Owner report 10002677 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)

SPARK PLUGS!! I HAVE A 98 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, I JUST HAD A 60,000 MILE SERVICE COMPLETED ON IT 3,000 MILES AGO. THE TRUCK WAS SPUTTERING AND STALLING OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE LINCOLN DEALERSHIP ASSURED ME IT WAS A HOSE EGR/PCV, I CAN'T REALLY RECALL WHICH. THEY REPLACED THE HOSE ALONG WITH THE SERVICE. I DEPLOY TO KOREA IN SEP 02', AND I GET A CALL FROM MY WIFE THE TRUCK IS DOING THE SAME THING. SO SHE TAKES IT TO A DIFFERENT LINCOLN DEALERSHIP, THEY INFORM HER THAT A SPARK PLUG IS RUSTED AND FROZEN IN THE HEAD ASSY. THEY ALSO INFORM HER THAT T…

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002677 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10010996 · 2003-03-25 (March 25, 2003)

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, HAD IT CHECKED AT DEALER NOTHING FOUND. VEHICLE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT IDLE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010996 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10043648 · 2003-10-27 (October 27, 2003)

STEERING LINKAGE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 66,872 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043648 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10087559 · 2004-08-10 (August 10, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TURNED OPPOSITE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED TIE ROD POPPED OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

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Owner report 8014144 · 2002-07-17 (July 17, 2002)

CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. ALSO, SAW FUEL UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. A RUBBER GASKET HAD FAILED, CAUSING LEAK WHERE FILLER NECK MET FUEL TANK. DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK.*AK

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Owner report 844609 · 1999-09-02 (September 2, 1999)

VEHICLE HAS HEAVY GAS FUMES AFTER FILLING UP. LEAKS AROUND WHERE GAS TANK AND SEAL COLLAR MEET. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPLACED TANK, GAS LEAK AND FUMES NO LONGER EXIST. *ML

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Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2011
0
2012
3
2013
0
2014
0
2015
4
2016
4
2017
5
2018
12
2019
10
2020
13
2021
12
2022
14
2023
8
2024
7
2025
6
2026
2
2027
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20110
20123
20130
20140
20154
20164
20175
201812
201910
202013
202112
202214
20238
20247
20256
20262
20271

2011: 0; 2012: 3; 2013: 0; 2014: 0; 2015: 4; 2016: 4; 2017: 5; 2018: 12; 2019: 10; 2020: 13; 2021: 12; 2022: 14; 2023: 8; 2024: 7; 2025: 6; 2026: 2; 2027: 1

Year-by-year records

Lincoln NAVIGATOR model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
199702Not available
19981925+3
199913250
20001094-1
2001813-1
2002321-2
20031270-1
20048600
20054800
2006603+3
2007452-1
20083020
2009101-1
2010160-1
2011900
2012123+3
2013140-3
20141700
2015214+4
20162540
2017315+1
20185212+7
20198110-2
20203213+3
20213312-1
20222114+2
202378-6
2024167-1
2025126-1
202602-4
202701-1
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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

1,351 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

49.7%Usable mileage672 / 1,351 records
95.2%Valid incident date1,286 / 1,351 records
100.0%Valid filing date1,351 / 1,351 records
95.2%Ordered incident and filing dates1,286 / 1,351 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Electrical System
321.4%
ODI 10899206 · 35 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE WARNING INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35.

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317.6%
ODI 11184679 · 34,000 mi

INTERMITTENT EXTREME STATIC NOISE FROM SPEAKERS WITH RADIO OFF AND VOLUME OFF. SO LOUD YOU HAVE TO EXIT VEHICLE. VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU IMMEDIATELY COVER YOUR EARS. HAPPENED THREE TIMES WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. ONCE ON HIGHWAY.

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733.3%
ODI 11241585 · 65,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO, AROUND 65,000 MILES, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER AS I WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE. AT THAT SAME TIME, THE CHECK ENGINE ICON STARTED FLASHING. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE ICON STOPPED FLASHING. EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL AND I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THIS WOULD OCCASIONALLY HAPPEN WHENEVER I'D TRY TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE DAYS AT 78,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY RUNS ROUGH.

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312.0%
ODI 11546447

While going approximately 55 mph, the speedometer dropped out to zero. After a moment, the transmission dropped into first gear (it felt like) and the rear tires made loud screeching noises as if they locked up for about one second. The speedometer remained at zero and the whole thing happened again in a few seconds. I was barely able to maintain directional control and if this condition would have persisted for longer, directional control would probably have been impossible to maintain. This happened on an interstate in a middle lane with …

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412.9%
ODI 11053580

F THE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL ARM IS MOVED PARTIALLY IN ANY DIRECTION, AND IMMEDIATELY MOVED INTO THE FULLY OPPOSITE DIRECTION, THE TURN SIGNALS WILL BE DISABLED. IF THE OPERATOR ADJUSTS THE HIGH BEAMS, OR SIMPLY MAKES A MISTAKE WHEN TRYING TO SIGNAL, (BY SELECTING THE WRONG DIRECTION FIRST) THE TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT OPERATE EVEN THOUGH THE CONTROL ARM IS IN THE FULLY LOCKED POSITION. LINCOLN SERVICE STATES THAT WHEN THEY CONNECT THE VEHICE TO THE COMPUTER, IT SHOWS THAT THE BLINKERS ARE ACTIVE, EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE VISUALLY NOT BLINKING. T…

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713.5%
ODI 11187451 · 9,500 mi

BACK LIFTGATE OPENS RANDOMENLY. DEALER HAS REPLACED TWO PARTS INVOLVED AND HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY. SEEMS TO BE WHEN YOU SHUT ONE OF THE FRONT DOORS FIRMLY AND LOCK THE CAR W KEYFOB TWICE. I SUSPECT THE AIR PRESSURE FROM SHUTTING DOOR AND KEYFOB ACTION CAUSE THIS. BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. CAR WAS STATIONARY EVERY TIME.

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1012.3%
ODI 11483353

Vehicle dies while in Drive. Message shows "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P, THEN RESTART ENGINE". Dealer advised low battery voltage causing it, but vehicle starts without issue when shifting to P. Battery is only 2.5 years old.

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412.5%
ODI 11388698 · 100 mi

WE'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. THE APP STARTED SENDING NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT THE CAR GOING INTO DEEP SLEEP AND NEEDING TO CONSERVE BATTERY WITHIN A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. WE WERE UNABLE TO USE REMOTE UNLOCK OR START. JAN 10, IT WAS DEAD AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT AND NEEDED TO BE JUMP STARTED. AFTER THAT, THE RUNNING BOARDS WERE STUCK ONE UP AND ONE DOWN ALL DAY. THE NEXT DAY IT NEEDED TO BE JUMPED AGAIN BUT AFTER THAT TIME, ALL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, RUNNING BOARDS DID NOT WORK AT ALL. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY …

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39.1%
ODI 11496268 · 19,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult the turn in either direction. Additionally, the instrument panel display became distorted and unreadable, the brake light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage…

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942.9%
ODI 11485481

Car accelerated very fast while in reverse and brake would not work. After reversing into other cars the car Finally stopped. When the car was turned back on it would not going to gear because the break was not being registered as being pressed

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457.1%
ODI 11580426 · 43,200 mi

The contact rented a 2023 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the electronic systems became inoperable. The backup camera was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called for Roadside Assistance. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 43,200. The VIN was not available.

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318.8%
ODI 11720221

On May 26, 2024, I entered into a lease agreement for a Lincoln Navigator vehicle manufactured and warranted by Lincoln Motor Company. This vehicle subsequently developed multiple serious and dangerous safety defects, including uncontrolled and spontaneous seat inflation, failure of seat pump systems, infotainment system failure including loss of backup camera and safety display systems, unexpected closure of side mirrors while driving, and continued seat movement and mechanical activation after the vehicle was powered off. These defects prese…

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325.0%
ODI 11678988 · 2,000 mi

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving in the driveway at approximately 2 - 3 MPH, several brake warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to respond immediately while depressing the brake pedal, which required the contact to exert an excessive amount of pressure on the brake pedal. The messages "Auto-Hold Disabled", "Brake Function Failure" were displayed, and unknown warning lights were temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mec…

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Power Train
642.9%
ODI 10786849 · 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO ENTER, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED BY THE VEHICLE AS IT CONTINUED TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED ADJUSTED THE TIMING IN THE TRANSMISSION BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEA…

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741.2%
ODI 11245854 · 106,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD INTERMEDIATELY STOP WORKING. WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING IT WOULD HAVE A LOSS IN POWER OR BEGIN TO MISFIRE. WE HAVE NOW STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT DOWN SHIFTED EXTREMELY HARD AT ROAD SPEED WHILE ALONG SIDE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE WIFE WAS EXTREMELY SCARED AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

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523.8%
ODI 11097877 · 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THERE WERE 3 CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIR. A FEW DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WAS RETURNED TO DEALER, THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS HAPPENED ON MAY 10TH, AND MAY 22ND, 2018. ALSO SIDE MONITOR STOPPED WORKING.

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28.0%
ODI 11510006 · 69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the transmission inadvertently down shifted and nearly caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. Additionally, the speedometer gauges went to zero and the service wrench warning light was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission molded lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was concerned that the transmission control module was faulty and needed to be serviced. The veh…

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13.2%
ODI 11618165

Driving down freeway and vehicle suddenly downshifted and the wrench light came on along with the airbag light, the blind spot detection sensors indicated not working, and more. Had to stop car and restart. Happened several times. Found out it is a problem with the 6R80 Transmission lead frame which has a recall with Ford F-150s but not on Lincoln.

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2038.5%
ODI 11220142 · 20,000 mi

STARTING AT 20,000 MILES I STARTED ASKING THE DEALER TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION ON MY VEHICLE. VERY OFTEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD TO THE POINT YOU HEAR AND YOU FEEL LIKE SOMEONE HIT YOUR CAR ( USUALLY FROM 1ST TO 3RD GEAR ) AND ALSO WHEN YOU SHIFT IT TO REVERSE IT SLIPS. DEALER KEEPS SAYING THERES NO CODES COMING OUT ON THEIR COMPUTER. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.

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2227.2%
ODI 11457693 · 31,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The RPM's would suddenly increase before the speed was drastically reduced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for service however, the failure persisted. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

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1856.3%
ODI 11562810

Vehicle set on adaptive cruise control, car accelerated to get back up to set speed and had a hard "clunk" sound. Driver turned off cruise control and attempted to accelerate vehicle. Vehicle tachometer revved up, transmission didn't shift properly, still shifting hard or not shifting at all. Once stopped, driver of vehicle found the back of the car covered in what appeared to be ATF and what appeared to be ATF leaking under the car. Took car to dealership for inspection, transmission rebuilt. Per tech that rebuilt transmission, it overheated. …

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618.2%
ODI 11424748

Within one week of delivery of this new vehicle, the transmission began slipping out of gear and the car loses power for 30-40 seconds in the middle of driving. Shift System Fault, Transmission failure, and PowerTrain Malfunction are the errors coming up on the screen- even after the vehicle was in Service for 2 weeks and they replaced the transmission valve system. Very dangerous to completely lose power on the highway.

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14.8%
ODI 11522811

Transmission is now shifting violently, it is produces jolts of power before shifting, a lack of power after shifting and will hold gears longer than usual. Tends to feel like it is gear hunting at low speeds and down shifts sporadically.

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00.0%

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425.0%
ODI 11655157

The vehicle has a vibration at interstate speeds 70-85 mph. The dealership has rebalanced the tires that came on the car, installed new tires and road forced balanced, replaced transfer case, rear drive shaft, but different size tires on car, and done another road force balance on the 2nd set of new tires that were put on car. FSE told dealership to give the car back to us and there was noting else they will do even though vibration still remains. Dealership put in it's service notes that the condition still remains, but was told to give custom…

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00.0%

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Suspension
00.0%

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15.9%
ODI 11361740

THIS VEHICLE WAS MIS-BUILT WITHOUT ITS TOWING SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSTALLED. THE VIN AND OTHER MANUFACTURER (MFG) -PRODUCED DOCUMENTS STATE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A SELF-LEVELLING SYSTEM WHICH INFLATES SUSPENSION AIR BAGS UPON CONNECTING A TRAILER. HOWEVER, THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE (PER THE DEALERSHIP) IS MISSING ANY TYPE OF SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS MIS-BUILD MEANS THAT - WHEN A TRAILER IS CONNECTED - THE HEADLIGHTS POINT UPWARDS INSTEAD OF FRONT AND/OR SLIGHTLY DOWN TO SHOW THE ROAD CONDITIONS, WHICH MAKES THAT ALONE A SAFETY …

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26.5%
ODI 11457972

Major rust problems that effect the safety of driving the vehicle. Vehicle will not pass PA State Inspection. Hood latch rusted. possibility of hood opening. Rust holes in rocker panels. FRAME cross supports. No enough space to explain. Please see attached PDF.

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11.9%
ODI 11196204 · 9,500 mi

THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE WHICH CONSISTED OF A OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. AFTER REMOVAL OF TIRES IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE REAL AXLES NUTS WERE ONLY HAND TIGHT AND NOT TORQUED AS THE NYLOK LOCKING INSERT DID NOT DEFORM ELASTICALLY OVER THE THREADS. I THINK IF THEY DONT HAVE A SIGNED OFF MANUFACTURING PLAN, TRAVELER OR OPERATION SHEET CLEARLY INDICATING THAT THIS IS AN ISOLATED CASE THEY SHOULD BE RECALLING 24 HOURS WORTH OF PRODUCTION BEFORE AND AFTER THIS VIN WENT THROUGH THIS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE. IF THIS IS NOT ACCOMPLISHED…

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22.5%
ODI 11502626

2019 Lincoln Navigator Dealership delivery 9.14.22 Husband & Daughter drove around the neighborhood. Check engine light comes on suv is overheating. Husband immediately pulls into our driveway fluid is leaking out all over. Plus smoking. This was maybe two hours after it was in our possession. 9.15.22 Ford of Dalton has it towed to their dealership. 9.15.22 Suv was back in our possession. 9.21. Heard a ticking sound from the front of the suv. 9.26.22 Dropped off Suv at Ford of Hixson. 10.1.22 picked up a rental. 10.7.22 picked up suv 12.7.22 …

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13.0%
ODI 11657789

Car purchased in Feb 2022. November 9, 2023 after a couple of previous complaints about the car riding rough, this time , after telling them the car jumps and throws into the next lane, it was diagnosed as having passenger rear leaking strut, front pinion seal leak, front driveshaft c/v joint torn and leaking grease. These were repaired under warranty. Dec 2024: had noise and had vibration felt through floorboard - diagnosed with problem in front differential and found carrier bearing failure and damage to case from bearing failure/spun. The a…

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14.8%
ODI 11761973

I am submitting a formal complaint regarding my 2022 Lincoln Navigator, VIN [XXX], which I purchased new from a Lincoln dealership in [XXX]. Since purchasing the vehicle, it has experienced multiple significant mechanical, safety, and reliability problems: The transmission required repair, and the vehicle remained at the repair facility for more than one month while the work was completed. The original tires had to be replaced, resulting in an out-of-pocket expense of approximately $1,900. The suspension has not operated properly since we pur…

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531.3%
ODI 11655157

The vehicle has a vibration at interstate speeds 70-85 mph. The dealership has rebalanced the tires that came on the car, installed new tires and road forced balanced, replaced transfer case, rear drive shaft, but different size tires on car, and done another road force balance on the 2nd set of new tires that were put on car. FSE told dealership to give the car back to us and there was noting else they will do even though vibration still remains. Dealership put in it's service notes that the condition still remains, but was told to give custom…

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Engine
214.3%
ODI 11708469

While driving at approximately 65-70 mph on a major interstate, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power and power steering/braking assist, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control in high speed traffic. This sudden stall endangered my life and the lives of nearby motorists. A certified mechanic inspected the engine internals (via borescope) and identified that a valve seat had dropped in the #4 cylinder, causing it to impact and destroy the piston. This 'dropped valv…

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211.8%
ODI 11310855 · 53,986 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON SIDE STREET AND MY CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL.. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE SPEED WITH THE BRAKE. I WAS ABOUT 100-150 FEET FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION (40 HIGHWAY -THE CAR SURGING REALLY FAST. I NEEDED TO MAKE SOME QUICK DECISIONS TO PROTECT A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM BEING BADLY INJURED OR KILLED. I HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY ON SO THAT I COULD CONTROL THE CAR AWAY FROM 40 HIGHWAY- SO I TURNED INTO A LITTLE PATH TO MY RIGHT WHICH LED ME INTO BIG TREES OR A THICKET. I CHOSE THE THICKET NOT KNOWING THERE WAS A TERRAIN IN THE MIDDL…

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419.0%
ODI 10927110 · 10,000 mi

ENGINE SURGED CAUSING VEHICLE TO PROPEL FORWARD HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND LESS DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK THAT I HIT. I WAS IN A CARPOOL LINE AT MY CHILD'S SCHOOL WHERE IT IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR PEDESTRIANS TO WALK IN FRONT OF VEHICLES SITTING IN LINE. IF THIS HAD BEEN THE CASE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH.

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14.0%
ODI 11499028

UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, THE CAR SPUTTERS AND CHUGS HARD AND SUFFICIENT PASSING SPEED MAY NOT BE MET. ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED AND ON 1 OCCASION IT REMAINED SOLID FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. BOTH TIMES THE LIGHTS CLEARED OUT EVENTUALLY. LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID THEY CLAIM IT IS CONDENSATION IN THE 3.5L ECOBOOST TURBO HOUSING. OFF THE RECORD SOME RECOMMEND DRILLING A WEEPING HOLE TO DRAIN LIQUID. LOOKING FOR A BETTER SOLUTION.

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13.2%
ODI 11721335

problem is when you go to check the oil do you think you’re gonna find a low oil situation and what happens is the oil is actually overfilled however it’s not overfilled because you put too much oil in it. It’s overfilled because gasoline is leaking into the oil pan. So the oil is diluted and it actually doesn’t even seem like oil. It seems like dirty gas. That’s how much gas gets into it. Supposedly this is a known issue after searching it on the Internet, this is known, and it happens with this making my vehicle. The manufacturer should be re…

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1223.1%
ODI 11420551 · 89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that there was a loud rattle, rough idle, and loss of power during acceleration after starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a cold start rattle on the eco-boost engine related to the cam phaser. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased and Crest Lincoln (36200 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312) were made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a reca…

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1113.6%
ODI 11445466

If the rear trunk gate is up and the vehicle is running the passenger compartment will fill with carbon monoxide very quickly. This usually will happen if loading luggage or items in the back of the vehicle while the engine runs. Certainly a risk if kids are left in the passenger compartment while the truck is being loaded when the engine is running.

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39.4%
ODI 11539842

Vehicle will abruptly lose power when accelerating to pass. Typically when travelling between 40 and 60 miles an hour and while accelerating to merge or pass. Vehicle basically stalls. Creates extremely dangerous situation.

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824.2%
ODI 11467217

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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29.5%
ODI 11485481

Car accelerated very fast while in reverse and brake would not work. After reversing into other cars the car Finally stopped. When the car was turned back on it would not going to gear because the break was not being registered as being pressed

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114.3%
ODI 11605011

We buy used 2023 Lincoln Navigator with only 2937 miles and the running boards opens and close by it self and the most dangerous that the car doesn’t start whenever it wants I have 3 times already it just doesn’t start so I don’t know what to do

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16.3%
ODI 11630576

ANSWERS: 1) VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD CRASHING INTO A GARAGE DOOR AND VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. 2) CRASHING INTO GARAGE DOOR COULD HAVE CAUSED BODILY INJURY. 3) THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPRODUCED OR CONFIRMED AT THIS TIME. 4) THE VEHICLE/COMPONENT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED YET. 5) NO PRIOR WARNINGS OR SYMPTOMS. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED [XXX]. 6) THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH PRE-COLLISION ASSIST WITH AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING THAT DID NOT OPERATE. 7) THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AND I WILL HAVE LINCOLN INSPECT THE VE…

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Unknown Or Other
17.1%
ODI 11454837 · 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle made a screeching sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with wheel speed sensor failure. The contact was informed that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and directed the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

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317.6%
ODI 11184679 · 34,000 mi

INTERMITTENT EXTREME STATIC NOISE FROM SPEAKERS WITH RADIO OFF AND VOLUME OFF. SO LOUD YOU HAVE TO EXIT VEHICLE. VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU IMMEDIATELY COVER YOUR EARS. HAPPENED THREE TIMES WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. ONCE ON HIGHWAY.

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314.3%
ODI 11097877 · 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THERE WERE 3 CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIR. A FEW DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WAS RETURNED TO DEALER, THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS HAPPENED ON MAY 10TH, AND MAY 22ND, 2018. ALSO SIDE MONITOR STOPPED WORKING.

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312.0%
ODI 11233887 · 60,500 mi

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND/OR AN ILLUMINATED POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO FAULTY THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR. FORD/LINCOLN IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A FIELD SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN FOR THIS CONDITION (16B32). HTTPS://FORD.OEMDTC.COM/2593/INTERMITTENT-LOSS-OF-POWER-ANDOR-AN-ILLUMINATED-POWERTRAIN-MALFUNCTION-WRENCH-LAMP-WITH-DTCS-P2111-P2112-ANDOR-P2119-2015-2016-FORD-LINCOLN THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER CREATING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE CONDITION. STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING, LOSING ALL POWER FORCING VEHIC…

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39.7%
ODI 11663863

the rearview camera does not always come on when the vehicle is put in reverse. It appears to be the same issue as the newer Lincoln navigators and other fords for which a recall was just issued. The recall number for Ford is 25S49. The recall needs to include the 2017 navigator as well. You can not see behind the vehicle when the camera malfunctions The vehicle has not been to the dealer for the issue yet when the camera does not work there is a error message

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611.5%
ODI 11114019 · 5,000 mi

I OWN A 2018 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE AC STOPPED WORKING. I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT LINCOLN HAD A DRIED OF VEHICLES WHICH HAD THE WRONG REFRIGERANT PUT IN FROM THE FACTORY. TODAY IS THE 22ND STRAIGHT DAY WITHOUT MY TRUCK BECAUSE THERE ARE SUPPOSEDLY NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX IT. $83,000 SUV!! I EVEN HAD TO HIRE A LAWYER TO SEND THEM A LETTER TRYING TO GET INFO ON WHEN I AM GETTING MY VEHICLE BACK. THEY WON'T WVEN ANSWER A LAWYER

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1012.3%
ODI 11445466

If the rear trunk gate is up and the vehicle is running the passenger compartment will fill with carbon monoxide very quickly. This usually will happen if loading luggage or items in the back of the vehicle while the engine runs. Certainly a risk if kids are left in the passenger compartment while the truck is being loaded when the engine is running.

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13.1%
ODI 11534799

On June 28, 2023 I was driving my 2020 Lincoln Navigator Black Label and pull over due to smoke coming out from under my car. I turned the car off and went to open up the hook and seen black smoking pouring out of my car. I immediately called 911 and reported my car on fire. My car burned to the ground and Lincoln says there was not recalls. I have loss a significant amount of money on this car that I purchased only 1 year & 3 months ago and my insurance company is only paying me what the most current sales are. I hope something can be done s…

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412.1%
ODI 11469818

Urgent safety recall. Informed of this urgent safety recall of fires on May 17 and there still has been no resolution by Lincoln to fix this urgent safety issue.

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419.0%
ODI 11514473

Moonroof exploded and shattered while driving. Was on a 2 lane paved highway and no other cars were around.

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114.3%
ODI 11554203

2023 Lincoln Navigator power running boards defaulting to off, even when turned to auto will automatically switch to off. The dealership has no idea what the problem is. Risher Lincoln Hot Springs Arkansas We have had the car less than 2 months

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16.3%
ODI 11623372

Back CAMERA sometimes becomes blurry while driving reverse.

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325.0%
ODI 11726140

Driving vehicle at 73mph on I-75 in GA Northbound. Front panel of moon/sun-roof exploded/shattered with no indication of impact causing the failure. Loud bang followed by safety glass falling into cabin. Vehicle had lincoln-approved/dealer roof-rails.

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Tires
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14.0%
ODI 11546266

P285/45R22 tires have defect on bubbles. No damage to tires but bubbles appear. Tires are only 6,000 miles driven.

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13.1%
ODI 11520127

These tires have become uncontrollable in the rain. At 45 mph in light rain the vehicle slides all over the place. Traction control is going off and the vehicle is near impossible to stop and it slid sideways. I have been driving for 40 years including in the rain with a motorcycle even. I have never experienced anything like this. I asked other lincoln owners on facebook and quickly got a lot of comments on how dangerous they are. Tires came from the Lincoln factory and have 29,000 miles on them with good tread. I dont beleive its a tread dept…

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Vehicle Speed Control
214.3%
ODI 11361431 · 102,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON ACCESS ROAD ABOUT 45 MPH THE CAR JOLTED VERY HARD CAUSING ME TO NEARLY LOSE CONTROL COMPLETELY. THE SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND IT SEEMED LIKED THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR THEN IT WOULDN'T MOVE. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER AND ALL AROUND CAR AND TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT. IT SEEMED FINE FOR ABOUT 2 MILES THEN DID SAME THING. I TURNED CAR OFF AND CALLED TOW GUY TO TAKE IT HOME.

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211.8%
ODI 11245854 · 106,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD INTERMEDIATELY STOP WORKING. WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING IT WOULD HAVE A LOSS IN POWER OR BEGIN TO MISFIRE. WE HAVE NOW STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT DOWN SHIFTED EXTREMELY HARD AT ROAD SPEED WHILE ALONG SIDE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE WIFE WAS EXTREMELY SCARED AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

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33.7%
ODI 11443035 · 35,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing on the accelerator pedal, the RPM rose to 6,500 however, the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and was able to continue to drive to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the vehicle was included in the unknown NHTSA Campaign Number however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact s…

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13.1%
ODI 11564489

When driving, if the accelerator pedal is depressed to merge into the highway or overtake other vehicles, the vehicle abruptly stops accelerating, and the RPM reaches max revs. The vehicle quickly loses momentum until it abruptly slams back into gear, causing a loud bang and startling the driver. This vehicle had a TSB for similar issues that was repaired by our dealer 2 times previously. We have experienced this 2 times since the repair (A total of 4 times). One time, while attempting to accelerate onto a merge lane into traffic, the car s…

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13.0%
ODI 11716941

While driving, the vehicle repeatedly hesitated during gear changes, lost power, and then abruptly jerked back into gear. This occurred intermittently for over a month without any warning messages, creating unpredictable and unsafe driving conditions. As the issue worsened, the vehicle began losing power more frequently. The most serious event occurred at highway speed, where the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion in the middle of active traffic, nearly causing a stall. This created an immediate safety hazard for myself and surrounding drivers. A…

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14.8%
ODI 11476163

I purchased a new 2022 Lincoln Navigator Reserve L and just took a 3000 mile road trip and used their Active Glide driver assistance extensively and have uncovered a MAJOR safety issue with their system. The issue I found is that when using the adaptive cruise control feature the system will sometimes read a car in the adjacent lane as moving in front of my vehicle and apply the brakes very hard causing my car to immediately and strongly slow down at highway speeds - with other cars behind me. This happens mostly on curves when the straight l…

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16.3%
ODI 11629487

The lane keeping system on the Lincoln Navigator L is very heavily “right handed”and hugs the right line while cruise control is active. The lane centering over corrects and bounces off of the center line and right hand side lanes on two lane highways. This caused me to strike a mailbox and chase $7k worth damage to repair. The dealership and Lincoln customer service has been inattentive to my concerns despite the repeated professional complaints. I believe the radar and sensors are out of collaboration and require techinical support

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216.7%
ODI 11699550

Pre collision pedestrian/cyclist warning automatic braking not working. Dealership tried 2x did all upgrades, checked another vehicle same results. Ford said both to technician and myself. This is normal. So pre collision does not activate in city traffic when they advertise and charge for this feature. Open to accidents and I jury.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical System43,000–108,000 mi80,000 mi93
ODI 10002677 · 60,000 mi

SPARK PLUGS!! I HAVE A 98 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, I JUST HAD A 60,000 MILE SERVICE COMPLETED ON IT 3,000 MILES AGO. THE TRUCK WAS SPUTTERING AND STALLING OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE LINCOLN DEALERSHIP ASSURED ME IT WAS A HOSE EGR/PCV, I CAN'T REALLY RECALL WHICH. THEY REPLACED THE HOSE ALONG WITH THE SERVICE. I DEPLOY TO KOREA IN SEP 02', AND I GET A CALL FROM MY WIFE THE TRUCK IS DOING THE SAME THING. SO SHE TAKES IT TO A DIFFERENT LINCOLN DEALERSHIP, THEY INFORM HER THAT A SPARK PLUG IS RUSTED AND FROZEN IN THE HEAD ASSY. THEY ALSO INFORM HER THAT T…

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ODI 10010996 · 66,000 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, HAD IT CHECKED AT DEALER NOTHING FOUND. VEHICLE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT IDLE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

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ODI 10049680 · 118,000 mi

FORD ENGINES. CYLINDER HEAD DEFECT ON FORD AND LINCOLN TRUCKS CAUSING SPARK PLUGS TO BLOW OUT, STRIPPING THE THREADS.*AK

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Power Train38,750–102,250 mi72,000 mi48
ODI 10438664 · 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V171000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION -PRNDL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

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ODI 10693836 · 187,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO GO INTO THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.

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ODI 10839942 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO DISPLAY THE DESIRED GEAR SELECTION. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR LEVER WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THE PARK POSITION PROPERLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V171000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

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Suspension48,750–113,000 mi76,000 mi76
ODI 10285162 · 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT IT WAS LOW TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE SUSPENSION SENSORS FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000. UPDATED 12/7/09 *CN UPDATED 12/08/09.*JB

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ODI 10854253 · 69,291 mi

WHEELS ARE NOT SAFE AND VERY DANGEROUS AND RANDOMLY BREAKING OFF ALL SCREWS WHILE DRIVING AND RUINED THE FRAME AND DRIVE SHAFT TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION ETC... HIGHWAY 10 WEST AND VEHICLE BECAME UNSTOPPABLE AS BRAKES ALSO NEW BUT FAILED WITHOUT 4TH WHEEL THIS OCCURRED 1ST ON MORNING AFTER ST PATRICKS DAY 2016 AND THE TIRES WERE GOOD AND WHEELS WERE BOLTED WITH LUGNUT IMPACT DRILL AND MECHANIC SAID THERS A RECALL AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS UNAWARE BUT LINCOLN CLAIMS THEY TRIED TO FIX BEFORE IN 1999 BUT ANAHEIM WAS FRAUDULENTLY CLAIMING REPAIRS THA…

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ODI 10860549 · 200,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A RODE A DROVE EVERYDAY SOMETHING BROKE ON MY 98 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR . THE GUYS WHO FLIPPED IT BACK OVER SAID THE SUSPENSION BROKE I SCRAPED A GUARDRAIL THEN STRAIGHT ACROSS THE ROAD HEAD ON WITH A TREE I FLIPPED UP ON MY HEADLIGHTS SPUN LIKE THAT THEN ROLLED 50 MORE FEET DOWN THE ROAD IT KNOCKED ME OUT ON IMPACT BUT A FRIEND WAS IN FRONT OF ME AND SEEN THE WHOLE THING I HAD A SEVERE CONCUSSION AND BROKE MY BACK N FOUR PLACES NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE FOR ANYONE THERE ARE…

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Engine61,250–120,300 mi84,500 mi42
ODI 10499915 · 165,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AT 45 MPH W/O WARNING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND GOT BACK NEXT DAY. 2 DAYS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT ON, WAS TOLD BY SAME DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD FAULTY VACUUM HOSES. MORE MONEY SPENT. NOW ABS LIGHT IS ON AFTER CHANGING ALL FRONT END BRAKE COMPONENTS. ALSO DASH LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN WITH ALL OTHER LIGHTS ARE OFF. *TR

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ODI 10520424 · 328,251 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ADDING FUEL TO THE VEHICLE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOLLOWED BY A THERMAL EVENT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ..UPDATED 07-17-13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER PUMPING GAS A STRANGE CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVERE TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF WITH THE SAME RESULT. SMOKE THEN EMERGED FROM THE HOOD. A FIRE STARTED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. A THUMP WAS HEARD …

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ODI 10560780 · 162,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. HAD NOT BEEN RUNNING OR STARTED IN OVER A WEEK. SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. VEHICLE IS TOTALED AND OUR GARAGE AND FRONT FASCIA RECEIVED FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE. *TR

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Unknown Or Other37,000–117,309 mi98,285 mi28
ODI 10070726 · 22,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR IN MAY 1999, I HAVE HAD NO WORKING DASH LIGHTS IN THE CAR STARTING AT 22,000 MILES. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO FORD OVER 7 TIMES WITH NO FIX, JUST A BULB REPLACEMENT AFTER THE 50K WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, THIS PROBLEM MAKES THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH NO SPEED OR FUEL INDICATORS. THE CHANCE OF ACCIDENT OR DEATH DUE TO UNSAFE SPEED OR RUNNING OUT OF GAS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. I SPENT $46,000 FOR THIS CAR AND IT HAS BEEN THE WORSE EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE.

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ODI 10730479 · 111,000 mi

IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS MY 255/ 75 17 CONTITRAC TIRES 5 OF THEM HAVE BLOWN OUT OR COME APART IN SOME MANNER! THE LAST TIME A FEW DAYS AGO WAS PRETTY CLOSE TO A HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT 65MPH THERE IS AN ABSOLUTE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES !! THIS IS THE SECOND SET THAT HAS BEEN ON THIS TRUCK~! CONTINENTAL NO LONGER MAKES THIS SIZE AND THEY ARE NON RESPONSIVE TO MY COMPLAINTS PLEASE HELP.

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ODI 11084829 · 156,000 mi

FAULTY TRANSMISSION GEAR. THIS MAY BE AN OLDER MODEL, BUT WITH 156,000 MILES, THE GEARSHIFT EITHER PREVENTS THE TRUCK FROM STARTING, OR WILL START ROLLING ON ITS AFTER PUTTING TRUCK IN PARK AND REMOVNG KEY. I ALMOST LOST MY TRUCK FROM THAT AFTER I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT STARTED ROLLING AWAY. DESPITE ITS AGE, THIS PROBLEM JUST STARTED.

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Tires22,000–102,881 mi61,650 mi20
ODI 10037853 · 68,000 mi

DEALER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL LETTER FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT. THE TWO REAR TIRES BLEW OUT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS.*AK

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ODI 10132234 · 100,175 mi

DT: WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 60 MPH THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE COMPLETELY SHREDDED, NO EVIDENCE OF A PREVIOUS PUNCTURE. PULLED TO THE RIGHT SIDE SHOULDER OF ROAD ON A BRIDGE AND CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK. TOW TRUCK CAME , REMOVED TIRE AND PLACED THE SPARE ON. THE TIRE IS NOW AT AUTO REPAIR SHOP FROM WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. HAD NOT CONTACTED GENERAL TIRES, BUT WISHED FOR SOMEONE TO INVESTIGATE THE TIRES. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A GOODYEAR TIRE. GENERAL TIRE, AMERITRACK, P255/70R16. *AK

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ODI 10180632 · 67,300 mi

I HAVE A 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2WD WITH GENERAL AMERITRAC TR TIRES. TIRE SIZE P245/75/16 AND THE TIRES HAVE MAYBE 50% WEAR ON THEM. I HAVE HAD BOTH REAR TIRES BLOW OUT ON THE FREEWAY AT TWO DIFFERENT TIMES. I KNOW THAT I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING. ALSO IN BOTH TIRE FAILURES I FIRST NOTICED TIRE VIBRATION, THEN NOISE, THEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT. WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE VIBRATION I WAS TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 TO 70 MPH AND WHEN THE TIRE FINALLY BLEW OUT I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH. I HAVE FOUR GENERAL AMERITRAC TR TIRES IN MY POSSES…

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Vehicle Speed Control55,656–112,000 mi80,000 mi44
ODI 10158547 · 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS LIGHTLY DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED. AN AUTO PARTS STORE CHECKED THE COMPUTER FOR CODES, AND FOUND ONE FOR THE AIR SENSOR. THE COMPUTER WAS RESET, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. UPDATED 06/12/06. *JB

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ODI 10183624 · 102,000 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SPED UP ON ITS OWN. THE HARDER I BRAKED THE FASTER THE ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S RED LINED AND I LOOKED DOWN AND ALL GAUGES WERE GOING CRAZY. IT FELT AS IF I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STARTED IT BACK UP AND ALL SEEMED FINE. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT IS AT THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS. I WAS VERY SCARED. *JB

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ODI 10220729 · 97,502 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FORD DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY $400 FOR THE REPAIR. HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON MARCH 8, 2008 STATING THAT THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RECALL. HE INFORMED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OF WHAT HAPPENED AND THEY ARE GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 97,502.

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Tires:Tread/Belt20,750–51,000 mi39,000 mi16
ODI 10017804 · 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *NLM THE ENTIRE MEDIAL WALL OF THE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED 10 FEET IN FRONT OF THE GUARD RAIL. CONTINENTAL WAS SUPPOSEDLY EXAMINING THE TIRE BUT THE CONSUMER HAVEN'T GOTTEN ANY WORD FROM THEM. *SCC

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ODI 10042453 · 40,000 mi

RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OF THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. *PH. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED ON THE RIM. CONTINENTAL TIRE COMPANY STATED THE TIRE CONTAINED A SPLIT WHICH CAUSED THE TREAD SEPARATION. *JB

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ODI 10055892 · 54,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRE TREADS SEPARATED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE CAUSE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

25V091000 · 2025-02-1425V270000 · 2025-04-2325V572000 · 2025-09-0325V236000 · 2025-04-1124V852000 · 2024-11-0825V197000 · 2025-05-2326V344000 · 2026-05-2726V402000 · 2026-06-2426V372000 · 2026-06-0925V346000 · 2025-05-2325V442000 · 2025-06-2725V628000 · 2025-09-1925V455000 · 2025-07-0725V729000 · 2025-10-2426V204000 · 2026-03-3125V132000 · 2025-02-2825V314000 · 2025-05-0925V315000 · 2025-05-0925V403000 · 2025-06-1326V104000 · 2026-02-2026V165000 · 2026-03-1824V851000 · 2024-12-2025V198000 · 2025-03-2825V439000 · 2025-06-2725V488000 · 2025-07-2525V823000 · 2025-12-0125V831000 · 2025-12-0126V120000 · 2026-03-0314 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
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2024-102None
ODI 11618165

Driving down freeway and vehicle suddenly downshifted and the wrench light came on along with the airbag light, the blind spot detection sensors indicated not working, and more. Had to stop car and restart. Happened several times. Found out it is a problem with the 6R80 Transmission lead frame which has a recall with Ford F-150s but not on Lincoln.

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ODI 11619643

My vehicle fits all criteria for CSP 21B10 and CSP 21N03. The vehicle has 75714 miles whereas 21N03 covers up to 79,999 on this vehicle. The cold start rattle is very bad and drivability due to cam phaser issues has caused the vehicle to be not drivable, at least not safely… this vehicle meets all criteria for the recall, and the issue (confirmed by dealer - at dealership now) is the cam phasers and this recall 21N03 is the repair and they are very surprised our VIN is not listed, citing all of these vehicles require cam phaser replacement to b…

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2024-11524V852000
ODI 11627515

The car rattles very loudly upon starting every time it is started. I have lost acceleration power while driving through intersections. I took to dealership and it is confirmed it is the cam phasers. No lights have come on in dash.

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ODI 11623960

No warning light on dash. Issues engaging in gears. Avoided a few accidents by throwing on hazards when car wouldn't accelerate on road. When turning into oncoming traffic it wouldn't engage in gear but thankfully they braked to avoid hitting me. After that I would only drive in the neighborhood to take kids to school. When reading Ford knows this issue but still put this 10 speed transmission in vehicles. Mechanic diagnosed and had to rebuild transmission.

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ODI 11625986 · 45,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact later discovered that there was a hole in the rear sunroof. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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2024-12524V851000
ODI 11630287

I’m a snowbird and in the past 18 months, of which I was in Iowa for 12 months of this time, the dealership has replaced the fuel pump five times. I’m scared to take this vehicle out on the highway. The module that controls the fuel pump has been replaced once. The third replacement I didn’t even get off the dealers lot before it quit

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ODI 11631398

The passenger side seatbelt will not retract or move (Locked in position that will not allow the passenger to buckle the belt)

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ODI 11631736

LINCOLN HAS NOT PROVIDED THE OWNERS MANUAL ADDENDUM AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL.

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2025-013None
ODI 11635778

Transmission shutting

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ODI 11634278

TODAY WHILE DRIVING WITH HEATED SEATS I FELT A BURN ON MY SEAT AND HAD TO PULL OVER. THE SEAT HAS SOME BURN MARKS. AS A FORMER FIRE INVESTIGATOR THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND FIRE IS IMMINENT. WONT LET ME UPLOAD PHOTO. SEAT STARTED TO GET TO THE POINT UF BURNING BUT STOPPED WHEN I TURNED IT AND CAR OFF

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ODI 11638554

Was on Interstate when there was a loud bang, the transmission shifted harshly and I lost power where the vehicle would not go faster when i hit the pedal. I was basically pumping the gas for about 3-5 seconds before transmission re engaged. It was a dangerous situation in that I was at highways speeds about 65-70mph and i had no throttle control for several seconds. There was no warning when it happened and it re engaged and I was able to drive the vehicle home. Ford did replace the CDF drum under warranty but there should be a recall on th…

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2025-02825V091000, 25V132000
ODI 11641109

The ecoboost engine is skipping time.

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ODI 11641745 · 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle lunged forward. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was shifting roughly. The contact stated that the vehicle would redline. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that a transmission flush was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, who was un…

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ODI 11642806

The camera with the water cleaner spray device, leaked water inside the LED taillight, this is a hazard that can make a shortcut and damaged the tail light LEDs.

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2025-03625V198000
ODI 11650487 · 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH within 4-5 seconds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the warning light was no longer illuminated, and the vehicle responded as needed while driving. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where DTC: P0722 was retrieved, and the v…

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ODI 11646838 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, shortly after the repair the climate control blower motor remained activated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the speed controller was responsible for the failure because the blower motor was melte…

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ODI 11646467 · 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a ball joint replacement, there was smoke coming from the driver’s side exterior mirror. The mechanic disconnected the mirror and determined that the mirror had short-circuited. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (Visibility); however, the contact had not yet received the notification. The manufacturer was made aware of the fail…

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2025-041125V270000, 25V236000
ODI 11656776

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (Visibility). The contact became aware that the remedy the manufacturer has for the recall repair was to cut the LED wire and disable it permanently. The contact does not agree with the remedy and wants the recall part repaired.

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ODI 11656786

Telescoping button on steering column does not work. The steering wheel is in a low position making it difficult to enter and exit vehicle.

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ODI 11653922

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (VISIBILITY); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure; however, the contact stated she paid extra for the upgrade and was not satisfied with the remedy. Parts distribution disco…

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2025-051125V197000, 25V346000, 25V314000, 25V315000
ODI 11662918

I had been driving for about 15 minutes and then I noticed a burning plastic smell. It was dark so my headlights were on. I felt heat coming from under the dash by the pedals. I started to watch my dash to see if the truck was over heating or the check engine light would come on but neither of those happened. The next light I stopped at I could see smoke coming from the driver side air vents. I pulled over and opened the hood and nothing. Well after some extensive searching I located the issue. The headlight switch to control my headlights was …

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ODI 11662872

Brake lines started leaking and spewing fluid everywhere leaving me with out brakes on the highway. I just put new rotors, and brake pads on and they suddenly start grinding again yet have full pads on them.

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ODI 11662874

The headlights will suddenly shut off. I have to turn the dial to make them come back on. We have replaced every bulb in the headlight assembly with OEM recommended bulbs which are $75 a piece for the main headlight and this still happens. There is no cause we can find and I have read about other cases in my area. With the same year as my navigator. I almost recieved a ticket until I showed the officer my lights work that they just keep doing this. The electrical issues on this year is ridiculous and I guess someone needs to die for Ford to fix…

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2025-06725V442000, 25V403000, 25V439000
ODI 11666210

Unknown, got towed, stolen

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ODI 11669073

My truck on a few occasions suddenly down shift hard and on its own without warning, it could very much have cause an accident and could have been deadly at highway speeds, at the same time the speedometer would go to 0 and quit working, as well as multiple warning messages would pop up on message display. IE out of fuel, air system failure, orange wrench, Etc. Then after some time everything would go back to normal operation until it randomly did it again. This is a major safety issue for drivers and passengers as well as other vehicles arou…

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ODI 11666759

cam phasers rattle during cold starts

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2025-071025V455000, 25V488000
ODI 11671691 · 84,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted. The contact stated that message “Camera Unavailable” was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had become more frequent. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

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ODI 11671838

Recall number 25S08 for side mirror lighting, the disconnect remedy is unacceptable. These side lights provide safety measures for exiting and entering the vehicle. As older adults seeing the fold out step in the dark is necessary. If these lights are disconnected due to the recommended remedy from Ford then there is a fall hazard for owners who don't see well at night. The steps could be missed resulting in a fall. WE request the lights be replaced or repaired NOT disconnected. Recall documents mailed from FORD/Lincoln to my address March …

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ODI 11671843

Back-up camera quit working about 3 months ago, 2025. There is a recall for the 2018 cameras but this is a 2017. Please include the 2017 year in the recall list. This issue poses a safety hazard when backing. Driver can not see what is behind the vehicle or if it is in a dangerous position. Since this is a SUV sized car the side mirrors are not adequate to safely see what is behind the car when backing. We have had a few close calls but no injuries yet.

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2025-0810None
ODI 11678760 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with APIM failure. The contact was informed that further tests were needed to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the …

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ODI 11678745 · 58,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 58,000.

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ODI 11680919 · 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the passenger’s side seat belt had seized. The contact stated that the seat belt was inoperable and could not be used safely. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to provide a goodwill repair. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

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2025-09725V572000, 25V628000
ODI 11685109

the vehicle's antitheft system automatically triggers. There are two different events here: 1. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is off. When I attempt to start the car, the engine will not activate. By going through a series of locking and unlocking attempts (via key fob, via door locks, via keyless entry) I can eventually get the engine started. This event happens every other day. 2. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is on, while driving on the road. This results in the engine shutting off, and both the steering wheel…

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ODI 11684959

There was a recall on the brake system before and that they fixed it and the same thing that it was a recall before is doing the same thing again with my brake system

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ODI 11687841

The throttle body went bad while driving 55mph and 35mph. Over 5 times I could not accelerate while stepping on the gas peddle and it would stall out trying to get it to ford on the same road for 5 miles. I had to quickly stop and turn it back on with my flashers going less than 35mp on a 55mph road. This happened at first going around a corner you can not stop on due to no visual on the other side which would cause a wreck stopping there. The problem was confirmed by Coughlin of Heath Ford and they were the ones that fixed it. There was no …

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2025-10825V729000
ODI 11691109

The moonroof drain hoses are not secured and is known problem with other Navigator and Expedition owners. I became aware while troubleshooting why the liftgate would not open. The procedure to access the Rear Gate Trunk Module (RGTM) requires the removal of the 3rd row seats, C & D pillars and several cabin panels. After the removal of these items I noticed the insulation under the carpet and behind the panels were drenched. The Reserve trim on my Navigator has very dense carpet and a backing that does not let the moisture evaporate over time. …

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ODI 11692805

Transmission is having major issues with flaring and shifting. Vehicle has trouble engaging torque convertor, vehicle almost seems to stall out when accelerating with heavy traffic due to transmission engaging poorly.

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ODI 11692806

Front differential - entire system needs to be rebuilt due to bearings going bad. While the vehicle has not ceased up due to the differential bearing, it is a Safety issue and known to Ford. Note this is the second time I’ve personally had to have the front end rebuilt in this vehicle. First time at 79,000 miles and now again at 149,000. Giving me a 70,000 mile service life. How is that possible that a differential only last 70,000 miles.

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2025-116None
ODI 11699214 · 40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted while reversing. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate…

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ODI 11699035 · 72,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V598000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25E070000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair on the Power Train was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact exited the freeway and when the vehicle stopped at a traffic light the vehicle stalled. After several attempts the vehicle faile…

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ODI 11701074

I purchased this car used. The local lot did not disclose this well-documented history with the Navigator's transmission. I had recall work done a few months ago at an authorized Ford dealership. No warning. The vehicle stalls and pauses during acceleration (the engine does not die). This transmission issue is both dangerous and alarming, as I am unable to complete a pass. The car coasts in neutral (with traffic approaching/oncoming) during attempts to pass other vehicles.

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2025-12425V823000, 25V831000
ODI 11706694

The brake booster vacuum hose attached to the intake manifold fitting swelled over time and was close to detaching from the intake manifold fitting. This condition could allow the hose to detach from the fitting during an engine backfire, resulting in loss of power brake assist and increased brake pedal effort. As a result, stopping distance may increase and potentially result in a crash.

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ODI 11702209

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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ODI 11706095

Vehicle: 2018 Lincoln Navigator VIN: [XXX] Component: Steering Mileage: 103899 Complaint Narrative: I recently purchased a 2018 Lincoln Navigator and took delivery on December 10, 2025. Within days of delivery, I observed a metallic contact noise originating from beneath the steering column. The noise occurs consistently when the vehicle is turned off, within one to three seconds after ignition off, and intermittently while driving during steering input, particularly while making turns. The sound is best described as metal on metal contact,…

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2026-016None
ODI 11708469

While driving at approximately 65-70 mph on a major interstate, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power and power steering/braking assist, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control in high speed traffic. This sudden stall endangered my life and the lives of nearby motorists. A certified mechanic inspected the engine internals (via borescope) and identified that a valve seat had dropped in the #4 cylinder, causing it to impact and destroy the piston. This 'dropped valv…

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ODI 11712337

Second row passenger side captains chair seat latch that secures it to the floor is defective. Metal teeth somehow are worn off prevent the seat from latching to the floor. Huge safety issue for this as it’s mostly kids sitting in the back that may not even notice or say anything. Makes me nervous how many people in navigator and expeditions are riding around with defective seats. Called the dealership to get a replacement part and was told it would need a new seat frame. $3400 for a seat frame is beyond outrageous. I can find used seats, still…

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ODI 11712247 · 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V091000 (VISIBILITY) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message "Rearview Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The contact stated that when the temperature outside was over eighty degrees Fahr…

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2026-02926V104000
ODI 11717722

I started the car and the electronic dashboard was blank, giving me no information on my speed, gas etc. Luckily, the heads up display was working. This blank dashboard on startup has occurred about 6 times since I bought the car on 12th January, 2026. I took it to West Point Lincoln, Sugar Land on 2nd February, 2026 but they said they couldn't fix it because the dashboard was working whilst at their workshop because it didn't act up, and the system gave no error codes on the diagnostic machine

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ODI 11715250

Faulty Transmissions even after replacement. Fluid leaks and abrupt starting / stopping with it. Dealers can't seem to figure it out and have become a safety issue

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ODI 11717154

Regularly maintained 2020 Lincoln Navigator at 78,000 miles experienced engine failure with no warning. No check engine light until we experienced power issues and engine shuttering. We took the vehicle directly to the mechanic within an hour of check engine light. They changed the oil and said to go to the dealer. Dealer assessed the vehicle as follows: Bottom end failure of the short block which caused a knocking noise. Confirmed metal debris in the engine oil. Seals failed and leakage occurred. Recommend complete engine replacement. Th…

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2026-031026V204000, 26V165000, 26V120000
ODI 11725007

Unknown. When vehicle is running there is a strong smell of burnt wires coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. It gets worse after running for awhile. Smell is stronger when the air is on. Reading other recalls it sounds similar to recalls on similar vehicles blower motors.

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ODI 11721335

problem is when you go to check the oil do you think you’re gonna find a low oil situation and what happens is the oil is actually overfilled however it’s not overfilled because you put too much oil in it. It’s overfilled because gasoline is leaking into the oil pan. So the oil is diluted and it actually doesn’t even seem like oil. It seems like dirty gas. That’s how much gas gets into it. Supposedly this is a known issue after searching it on the Internet, this is known, and it happens with this making my vehicle. The manufacturer should be re…

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ODI 11723581 · 87,000 mi

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 the part for the recall repair became available, the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, after the dealer inspected the rearview camera, no failure was found. The rearview camera was not replaced. The dealer informed the cont…

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2026-0410None
ODI 11732915 · 247,000 mi

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. The contact reset the mileage, and the display showed 247,000. The contact had not contacted any other agencies. The VIN was not available.

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ODI 11728593 · 95,000 mi

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 corrosion failure. The dealer indicated that the issue was not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V091000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

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ODI 11729987

1. transmission shifts hard and/or seems to shift to neutral and losing forward propulsion 2. or loud clunk followed by shuddering and no control 3. no control means unsafe driving conditions particularly if closer to other vehicles 4. dealer quoted some mumbo/jumbo about jumping into park 5. dealer quoted $10,000 figure for new transmission 6. after clunk event and pulling over wrench light came up with reference to differential 7. super hard shifting or no shift life-threatening lunging and hesitation is unacceptable0

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2026-051426V344000
ODI 11737011

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 components. The vehicle was properly maintained and …

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ODI 11736281 · 162,000 mi

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 informed him the failure was likely related to the ste…

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ODI 11736388

The transmissions down shifts extremely hard, causing an abrupt wheel speed reduction. It starts doing this after you have driven the vehicle about 15 minutes....before that it operates correctly but once you hit 15 minutes of drive time, it is neck jolting! Driver and Passenger Mirrors have a mind of their own. They will be in position, you start backing out of a spot and they start moving until they get so out of place they start popping. This is dangerous due to possibility of running over someone or possibly hitting another vehicle. You…

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2026-061126V402000, 26V372000
ODI 11746145

On [XXX] during sunny, dry weather conditions I was travelling north bound on [XXX] at 25 mph, 4 to 5 car lengths behind the next driver. Driver ahead stopped for a crosswalk, I immediately braked and the anti-lock brake system erroneously engaged which did not allow the navigator to appropriately stop which caused a collision. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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ODI 11747126

VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR UPON ACCELERATION. CLUSTER SHOWED WRENCH AND ENGINE LIGHT. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF THEN RESTARTED AND THE CLUSTER CLEARED AND OPERATION RETURNED TO NORMAL. A WEEK LATER, THE SAME INCIDENT. SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM THAT EXPIRED IN THE 2023 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF THAT WINDOW.

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ODI 11743768

Seat will randomly fold while sitting in them Third time this has happened while people have been in them Happened approx 3 more times with people not in the seats ( back seats) captain chairs

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2026-078None
ODI 11749952

The other weekend, we were unloading the back of the Lincoln when all of a sudden the liftgate came down on us. Fortunately, we were able to back away in time... Later that weekend, my son was unloading the back and it came down and hit him in the head to the point it made him cry (and he is a tough kid at 13)... I have brought up this concern with Lincoln at least 3 or 4 times, and they said it has been fixed, but clearly there is still a safety concern here. The last fix was a new harness they had to install. I have had so many issues with th…

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ODI 11751102

We purchased a 2018 Lincoln Navigator L in 2022 with 29,489 miles, and it has been great. We are at 64,351 miles, and it is making the cold-start rattling noise. We have called Lincoln for assistance, and they are refusing to help. They stated that there is no help. I took it to Duval Ford, and with other issues such as the water pump and leaks, they quoted 12,000 to fix this truck. They did say they had a payment plan to fix the vehicle. When the soft pull was opened in 2022, our truck did not make noise at that time. I believe Ford sho…

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ODI 11748856

I was driving my car about 30 miles an hour when my driver’s side seat belt suddenly locked down on me painfully. Also when that happened it sounded like a gunshot went off and it smelled like smoke. I did not hit anything or apply my brakes suddenly to cause the seat belt to engage.

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2026-0813None
ODI 11756151

I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related braking system issue with my 2013 Lincoln Navigator (VIN: [XXX]), which has fewer than 90,000 miles. The vehicle's brake control module, which is associated with critical safety functions including the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and traction/stability control system, required replacement. After a nationwide backorder and obtaining the replacement part through Gullo Ford in Conroe, Texas, an independent repair facility attempted replacement of the module on three separate occasions. …

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ODI 11758071

I have experienced harsh shifting from gear 1 to 2 and as well from 2nd to 3rd gear. This results in delayed acceleration at expressway onramps and when turning into forward traffic. This is a known risk with unresolved recall 26S48 related to transmission parking system dammage and related transmission damage. As well, there is a TSB 22-2248 related to this year/make/model transmission problem.

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ODI 11758298 · 139,000 mi

The contact's wife owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gear shifter independently shifted to park and other gears while driving over a railroad track. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and operated as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

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2026-09 (partial)12None
ODI 11761435 · 140,000 mi

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 deployed, and the contact believed the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. Two individuals were injured. The contact was driving and sustained injuries…

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ODI 11761624 · 110,157 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH with his wife inside the vehicle, seated in the front passenger seat, there was an explosion like a gunshot coming from the front passenger seat. The restraint warning light illuminated after the explosion. There was a sulfur odor inside the vehicle after the explosion. The contact's wife sustained injuries to the left hip and lower spine, and was treated at the ER, where a CT scan, X-rays, and bloodwork were taken, pending a checkup of the spinal and nerve…

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ODI 11761712 · 85,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the front driver’s side seat belt pretensioner inadvertently deployed and released smoke. The vehicle was towed to the residence and could not be repaired by a mobile technician. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The contact later received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V344000 (Seat Belts); however, the dealer informed the contact that the seat belt would be replaced ou…

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 212 reports

2022: 12 complaints · 2023: 5 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
202261212
2023145
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20222100
2023700

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemPower TrainSuspensionEngineUnknown Or OtherTiresVehicle Speed ControlTires:Tread/Belt
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ODI 10693836 · 187,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO GO INTO THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.

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ODI 10308848 · 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT MARSHALL BROS IN NEW ORLEANS, VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED 2 MONTHS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE PROBLEM KNOWN TO DEALERSHIP. WORKER AT LOCATION STATED THEY KNEW IT AND WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE, THEY INSISTED ON US BUYING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS USED. INSISTED TO THE POINT OF GIVING POLICY AT COST, THIS WAS DUE TO KNOWN PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION CASE AND UNIT WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MISSED. PREVIOUS OWNER C…

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ODI 10439761

SHIFTER ASSEMBLY BREAKS AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THEFT. POWER LIFTGATE WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CLOSE ON TOP IF YOU. DRIVERS SIDE POWER RUNNING BOARDS ARE FAULTY AND BECOME A TRIP HAZARD. *TR

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ODI 10408572 · 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THEY STATED THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE SUSPENSION WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND THE AIR BAGS WERE DEFLATING. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG FOR THE SUSPENSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

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ODI 10654284

MY ROOF-MOUNTED DVD PLAYER HAS NEVER WORKED BUT STILL MAKES NOISES WHEN CAR IS CRUNK UP OR SWITCHED OFF, MY BATTERY ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT DEAD (CAR WOULD NOT CRANK), HEADLIGHTS HAVE SHORTS IN THEM...AFTER REPLACING $100 BULBS, I FOUND OUT IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THE BULB WILL COME BACK ON, CHECK PARK ASSIST LIGHT AND ALARMS COME ON EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN REVERSE, AND MY SUSPENSION WILL NOT LET THE VEHICLE UP WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. *TR

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ODI 10132919 · 2,824 mi

DT: 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. *AK

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ODI 10499915 · 165,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AT 45 MPH W/O WARNING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND GOT BACK NEXT DAY. 2 DAYS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT ON, WAS TOLD BY SAME DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD FAULTY VACUUM HOSES. MORE MONEY SPENT. NOW ABS LIGHT IS ON AFTER CHANGING ALL FRONT END BRAKE COMPONENTS. ALSO DASH LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN WITH ALL OTHER LIGHTS ARE OFF. *TR

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ODI 10560780 · 162,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. HAD NOT BEEN RUNNING OR STARTED IN OVER A WEEK. SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. VEHICLE IS TOTALED AND OUR GARAGE AND FRONT FASCIA RECEIVED FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE. *TR

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ODI 10566303 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SOUND OF BURNING MATERIAL WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AREA NEAR THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

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ODI 10234586 · 98,000 mi

2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, RADIO FLASHES ON AND OFF WITH VEHICLE OFF, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING, AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING OFF FOR A COUPLE HOURS, THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE WINDSHIELD, OPEN THE VEHICLE DOOR AND A/C IS BLOWING FULL BLAST AND RADIO IS FLASHING ON AND OFF AGAIN SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING AND CAUSED A MINOR FIRE. LOOKED UP RECALL INFORMATION AND FORD STATES THAT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL# 01S24, ALTHOUGH IT SHOWS OUR MODEL YEAR ALONG WITH …

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ODI 10537795 · 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS SUMMONED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS ALSO FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. *TT

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ODI 11584238

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. So…

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ODI 10806582

IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND NO 1 KNOW WHAT IT IS

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ODI 10314457 · 90,000 mi

I HAVE A WATER LEAKAGE AND IT IS AFFECTING THE ELECTRONICS OF THE CAR..WHEN IT RAINS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OCCURS..SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL SHIFT TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND THE HEATER WILL GO ON AND OFF, THE RADIO STOP WORKING, ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN..ACCELERATION AND OVERDRIVE GOES ON..BATTERY WILL GO DEAD... *TR

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ODI 10308848 · 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT MARSHALL BROS IN NEW ORLEANS, VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED 2 MONTHS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE PROBLEM KNOWN TO DEALERSHIP. WORKER AT LOCATION STATED THEY KNEW IT AND WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE, THEY INSISTED ON US BUYING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS USED. INSISTED TO THE POINT OF GIVING POLICY AT COST, THIS WAS DUE TO KNOWN PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION CASE AND UNIT WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MISSED. PREVIOUS OWNER C…

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ODI 10693836 · 187,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO GO INTO THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.

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ODI 10308848 · 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT MARSHALL BROS IN NEW ORLEANS, VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED 2 MONTHS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE PROBLEM KNOWN TO DEALERSHIP. WORKER AT LOCATION STATED THEY KNEW IT AND WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE, THEY INSISTED ON US BUYING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS USED. INSISTED TO THE POINT OF GIVING POLICY AT COST, THIS WAS DUE TO KNOWN PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION CASE AND UNIT WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MISSED. PREVIOUS OWNER C…

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ODI 10439761

SHIFTER ASSEMBLY BREAKS AND MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN THEFT. POWER LIFTGATE WILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CLOSE ON TOP IF YOU. DRIVERS SIDE POWER RUNNING BOARDS ARE FAULTY AND BECOME A TRIP HAZARD. *TR

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ODI 10854253 · 69,291 mi

WHEELS ARE NOT SAFE AND VERY DANGEROUS AND RANDOMLY BREAKING OFF ALL SCREWS WHILE DRIVING AND RUINED THE FRAME AND DRIVE SHAFT TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION ETC... HIGHWAY 10 WEST AND VEHICLE BECAME UNSTOPPABLE AS BRAKES ALSO NEW BUT FAILED WITHOUT 4TH WHEEL THIS OCCURRED 1ST ON MORNING AFTER ST PATRICKS DAY 2016 AND THE TIRES WERE GOOD AND WHEELS WERE BOLTED WITH LUGNUT IMPACT DRILL AND MECHANIC SAID THERS A RECALL AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS UNAWARE BUT LINCOLN CLAIMS THEY TRIED TO FIX BEFORE IN 1999 BUT ANAHEIM WAS FRAUDULENTLY CLAIMING REPAIRS THA…

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ODI 10568497 · 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ...... *TR

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ODI 10484100 · 97,055 mi

HELLO, LUCKILY I MADE IT HOME BEFORE THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS TOWING MY TRAILER WITH A COUCH AND CHAIR ON IT. I GOT HOME AND STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, THEN HAD TO MOVE THE TRUCK. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS TO MOVE, THERE WAS A HORRENDOUS BANG, A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN ALMOST TO THE GROUND. UPON JACKING THE VEHICLE UP AND EXAMINING THE DAMAGE, THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ROTTED ON BOTH SIDE AND COLLAPSED LIKE PRETZELS, ALLOWING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO TWIST, SNAPPING THE DRIVESHAFT FLANGE WHERE THE UNIVE…

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ODI 11241585 · 65,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO, AROUND 65,000 MILES, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER AS I WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE. AT THAT SAME TIME, THE CHECK ENGINE ICON STARTED FLASHING. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE ICON STOPPED FLASHING. EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL AND I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THIS WOULD OCCASIONALLY HAPPEN WHENEVER I'D TRY TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE DAYS AT 78,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY RUNS ROUGH.

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ODI 11540387

While driving at a speed of 55-60mph, I tried to pass slower vehicles on three different occasions during the same trip on a two lane road. I pushed the accelerator to the floor and pulled the car into the lane to my left. I felt and heard a very loud clunk, revving up of the engine, and total loss of power at the wheels. I quickly moved backinto my original lane and let up on the accelerator. After a 5-10 seconds, power returned to the wheels and I was able to reaccelerate. I was able to pass the aforementioned vehicles, albeit using a more gr…

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ODI 11555223

Connector for cooling hoses blew out causing engine to overheat and stand my family on the highway. This appears to be a common problem that someone did a YouTube video on it. I have put the video link below. Please have them recall before someone gets hurt. Ford Lincoln does not respond. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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ODI 11097877 · 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THERE WERE 3 CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIR. A FEW DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WAS RETURNED TO DEALER, THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS HAPPENED ON MAY 10TH, AND MAY 22ND, 2018. ALSO SIDE MONITOR STOPPED WORKING.

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ODI 11734261

The vehicle is a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The component that failed is the transmission. The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission failure resulting in loss of normal drivability. The issue is currently available for inspection at the repair facility upon request. This failure created a safety concern due to loss of power, hesitation, and unreliable shifting, which can increase the risk of collision, particularly in traffic or during acceleration. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership and independent repair facilities. Multiple …

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ODI 11736388

The transmissions down shifts extremely hard, causing an abrupt wheel speed reduction. It starts doing this after you have driven the vehicle about 15 minutes....before that it operates correctly but once you hit 15 minutes of drive time, it is neck jolting! Driver and Passenger Mirrors have a mind of their own. They will be in position, you start backing out of a spot and they start moving until they get so out of place they start popping. This is dangerous due to possibility of running over someone or possibly hitting another vehicle. You…

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ODI 10018700 · 25,000 mi

I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE GAS PEDAL CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER REMOVING MY FOOT. I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE SET OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL, SO I PUSHED THE OFF BUTTON. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, SO I HIT THE BRAKES, HOPING THAT WOULD TURN OFF THE CRUISE. THE BRAKES ON THE CAR WERE STIFF AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO DOWN. THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. I DOWN SHIFTED TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN , THE CAR JUMPED A LITTLE AND SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE. I DOWN SHIFTED AGAIN AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN EVEN MORE. I CONTINUED TO MO…

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ODI 10308848 · 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT MARSHALL BROS IN NEW ORLEANS, VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED 2 MONTHS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE PROBLEM KNOWN TO DEALERSHIP. WORKER AT LOCATION STATED THEY KNEW IT AND WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE, THEY INSISTED ON US BUYING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS USED. INSISTED TO THE POINT OF GIVING POLICY AT COST, THIS WAS DUE TO KNOWN PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION CASE AND UNIT WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MISSED. PREVIOUS OWNER C…

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ODI 11330384 · 103,000 mi

MY 2012 NAVIGATOR STARTED TO ACT WEIRD THE WRENCH SIGNAL APPEARED,MY SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING,THE RPM WENT VERY HIGH,NO POWER ON MY SUV,MAYBE 5MPH THE MOST,AND THE INFORMATION SCREEN SHOWS NO GAS,WHILE I HAVE 1/2 TANK,CHECKED AMD RECALLS AND SHOWS NOTHING,BUT A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE IS A TBS RECALL FOR THIS TRANSMISSION MODELS,HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THANKS. *TR

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ODI 10408572 · 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THEY STATED THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE SUSPENSION WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND THE AIR BAGS WERE DEFLATING. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG FOR THE SUSPENSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

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ODI 10654284

MY ROOF-MOUNTED DVD PLAYER HAS NEVER WORKED BUT STILL MAKES NOISES WHEN CAR IS CRUNK UP OR SWITCHED OFF, MY BATTERY ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT DEAD (CAR WOULD NOT CRANK), HEADLIGHTS HAVE SHORTS IN THEM...AFTER REPLACING $100 BULBS, I FOUND OUT IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THE BULB WILL COME BACK ON, CHECK PARK ASSIST LIGHT AND ALARMS COME ON EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN REVERSE, AND MY SUSPENSION WILL NOT LET THE VEHICLE UP WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. *TR

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ODI 10132919 · 2,824 mi

DT: 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. *AK

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ODI 10854253 · 69,291 mi

WHEELS ARE NOT SAFE AND VERY DANGEROUS AND RANDOMLY BREAKING OFF ALL SCREWS WHILE DRIVING AND RUINED THE FRAME AND DRIVE SHAFT TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION ETC... HIGHWAY 10 WEST AND VEHICLE BECAME UNSTOPPABLE AS BRAKES ALSO NEW BUT FAILED WITHOUT 4TH WHEEL THIS OCCURRED 1ST ON MORNING AFTER ST PATRICKS DAY 2016 AND THE TIRES WERE GOOD AND WHEELS WERE BOLTED WITH LUGNUT IMPACT DRILL AND MECHANIC SAID THERS A RECALL AND THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS UNAWARE BUT LINCOLN CLAIMS THEY TRIED TO FIX BEFORE IN 1999 BUT ANAHEIM WAS FRAUDULENTLY CLAIMING REPAIRS THA…

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ODI 10568497 · 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ....... WITHOUT WARNING THE AIR SUSPENSION LINE EXPLODED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME UNMANAGEABLE ... CAUSING ME TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND STRIKE VARIOUS STATIONARY OBJECTS ...... *TR

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ODI 10484100 · 97,055 mi

HELLO, LUCKILY I MADE IT HOME BEFORE THIS HAPPENED AS I WAS TOWING MY TRAILER WITH A COUCH AND CHAIR ON IT. I GOT HOME AND STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE, THEN HAD TO MOVE THE TRUCK. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS TO MOVE, THERE WAS A HORRENDOUS BANG, A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED DOWN ALMOST TO THE GROUND. UPON JACKING THE VEHICLE UP AND EXAMINING THE DAMAGE, THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ROTTED ON BOTH SIDE AND COLLAPSED LIKE PRETZELS, ALLOWING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO TWIST, SNAPPING THE DRIVESHAFT FLANGE WHERE THE UNIVE…

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ODI 10808625

ENGINE STARTS TO KNOCK AN SHAKE VERY LOUDLY WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM SIMPLY DRIVING 45MPH OR IT COMPLETELY LLOSES ALL POWER AS I'M DRIVING AN A LOUD POPPIG EXPLOSIONS COMING FROM THE EXHUAST AN THEY ARE LOUD ENOUGH WERE PEOPLE HEHHAVE PULLED UP NEXT TO ME TO LET ME KNOW AN AFRAID THE CAR MAY BLOW UP. AIR SUSPENSION DOSE NOT COME ON WHEN IT'S COLD AN DRIVES VERY POORLY AN MISLEADING TO OTHER DRIVERS AN LAW ENFORCEMENT SINCE I'VE BEEN PULLED OVER FOR POSSIBLE DUI BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE PLACE AN JUMPY. THE RADIO CUTS IN AN OUT…

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ODI 10966267 · 57,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUGS ARE RECALL, MY LINCOLN HAS ONLY 68,000 MILES I PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2005, NOW AIR SUSPENSION HAS PROBLEMS TOO HOW CAN I RECEIVE A REFUND ON THE RECALLS AFTER I PAID $1,800.00 IN REPAIRS.

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ODI 754925

WE HAVE HAD OUR NAVIGATOR INTO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. THE FOLLOWING HAD TO BE REPLACED: SUNROOF, GROANING NOISE FROM BENEATH THE HOOD (IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS STILL NOT CORRECTED), CD PLAYER REPLACED, STERIO REPLACED, HEATING ELEMENTS BOTH FRONT SEAT REPLACED 2 TIMES EACH, INCORRECT LUG NUTS, INCORRECT TIRE WRENCH, SHAKING IN STERING @ HIGHWAY SPEEDS-STILL NOT CORRECTED, LIFT SYSTEM BROKEN-NOT FIXED, HOOD LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE, FUSE BLOWEN 3 TIMES FOR AC OUTLETS, CHECK SUSPENSION LIGHT ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, RE…

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ODI 8016922

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.

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ODI 11267821

I LET MY DRIVER GLASS UP IN DOWN MY GLASS HAVE CRACKED BADLY SOMETHING GONE ON

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ODI 10037344 · 100 mi

JULY 22, 2003 I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, VIN# [XXX]. AFTER TWO DAYS, I NOTICED EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE COMING FROM SUN ROOF. ON THE THIRD DAY, THE SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN BUZZING. SINCE THAT TIME, THE BODY OF THE NAVIGATOR BEGAN HITTING ALL FOUR TIRES WHILE DRIVING AND BOTTOMING OUT EVEN WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE SUDDEN ROCKING OF THE BODY OF THE NAVIGATOR. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM SEPTEMBER 2ND. [XXX] STATED, I WILL NOT TRY TO FI…

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ODI 10121198 · 35,000 mi

DT: WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF ON AN EXIT, THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE ROLLED OFF, THEN THE TIE ROD SNAPPED AND THE CONSUMER WAS TRAPPED. THE CONSUMER HIT A GUARD RAIL. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TIRE OR TIE ROD WAS SO HOT THAT AS IT ROLLED INTO THE GRASS IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TIRE WAS RETRIEVED. PROBLEMS WITH REAR DIFFERENTIAL PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY SERVICED. THE CONSUMER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORT FILED.

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ODI 10427948 · 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 2003 NAVIGATOR AS I HIT THE BRAKES I FELT MY SUV DROP FROM THE FRONT. THE TIRE SKIDDED AND I HIT THE CAR THAT WAS PULLING OUT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT MY TRUCK WAS NEVER THE SAME .IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT.I HAVE A 40000 DOLLAR TRUCK JUST PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS I KNOW MECHANICS THAT CAN CONVERT IT TO TO SPRINGS SUSPENSION FOR ABOUT 400 DOLLARS BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT I PAID TOP DOLLAR FOR A PIECE OF YOU KNOW WHAT.…

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ODI 10499915 · 165,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AT 45 MPH W/O WARNING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND GOT BACK NEXT DAY. 2 DAYS LATER, ENGINE LIGHT ON, WAS TOLD BY SAME DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD FAULTY VACUUM HOSES. MORE MONEY SPENT. NOW ABS LIGHT IS ON AFTER CHANGING ALL FRONT END BRAKE COMPONENTS. ALSO DASH LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN WITH ALL OTHER LIGHTS ARE OFF. *TR

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ODI 10560780 · 162,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. HAD NOT BEEN RUNNING OR STARTED IN OVER A WEEK. SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED UP. VEHICLE IS TOTALED AND OUR GARAGE AND FRONT FASCIA RECEIVED FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE. *TR

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ODI 10566303 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SOUND OF BURNING MATERIAL WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AREA NEAR THE FUSE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

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ODI 11241585 · 65,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO, AROUND 65,000 MILES, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER AS I WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE. AT THAT SAME TIME, THE CHECK ENGINE ICON STARTED FLASHING. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE UNTIL THE CHECK ENGINE ICON STOPPED FLASHING. EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL AND I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THIS WOULD OCCASIONALLY HAPPEN WHENEVER I'D TRY TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE DAYS AT 78,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY RUNS ROUGH.

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ODI 11540387

While driving at a speed of 55-60mph, I tried to pass slower vehicles on three different occasions during the same trip on a two lane road. I pushed the accelerator to the floor and pulled the car into the lane to my left. I felt and heard a very loud clunk, revving up of the engine, and total loss of power at the wheels. I quickly moved backinto my original lane and let up on the accelerator. After a 5-10 seconds, power returned to the wheels and I was able to reaccelerate. I was able to pass the aforementioned vehicles, albeit using a more gr…

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ODI 11555223

Connector for cooling hoses blew out causing engine to overheat and stand my family on the highway. This appears to be a common problem that someone did a YouTube video on it. I have put the video link below. Please have them recall before someone gets hurt. Ford Lincoln does not respond. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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ODI 10808625

ENGINE STARTS TO KNOCK AN SHAKE VERY LOUDLY WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM SIMPLY DRIVING 45MPH OR IT COMPLETELY LLOSES ALL POWER AS I'M DRIVING AN A LOUD POPPIG EXPLOSIONS COMING FROM THE EXHUAST AN THEY ARE LOUD ENOUGH WERE PEOPLE HEHHAVE PULLED UP NEXT TO ME TO LET ME KNOW AN AFRAID THE CAR MAY BLOW UP. AIR SUSPENSION DOSE NOT COME ON WHEN IT'S COLD AN DRIVES VERY POORLY AN MISLEADING TO OTHER DRIVERS AN LAW ENFORCEMENT SINCE I'VE BEEN PULLED OVER FOR POSSIBLE DUI BECAUSE THE CAR IS ALL OVER THE PLACE AN JUMPY. THE RADIO CUTS IN AN OUT…

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ODI 10966267 · 57,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUGS ARE RECALL, MY LINCOLN HAS ONLY 68,000 MILES I PURCHASED NEW IN JULY 2005, NOW AIR SUSPENSION HAS PROBLEMS TOO HOW CAN I RECEIVE A REFUND ON THE RECALLS AFTER I PAID $1,800.00 IN REPAIRS.

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ODI 11584238

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. So…

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ODI 10822972

BROKEN SPARK PLUGS

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ODI 11310855 · 53,986 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON SIDE STREET AND MY CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL.. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE SPEED WITH THE BRAKE. I WAS ABOUT 100-150 FEET FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION (40 HIGHWAY -THE CAR SURGING REALLY FAST. I NEEDED TO MAKE SOME QUICK DECISIONS TO PROTECT A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM BEING BADLY INJURED OR KILLED. I HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY ON SO THAT I COULD CONTROL THE CAR AWAY FROM 40 HIGHWAY- SO I TURNED INTO A LITTLE PATH TO MY RIGHT WHICH LED ME INTO BIG TREES OR A THICKET. I CHOSE THE THICKET NOT KNOWING THERE WAS A TERRAIN IN THE MIDDL…

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ODI 10650746 · 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND EXHIBITED NUMEROUS OTHER MECHANICAL ISSUES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE BALD, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES, TIRES, AND PARTS OF THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

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ODI 10806582

IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND NO 1 KNOW WHAT IT IS

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ODI 10894146 · 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE ACCURATE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AND THE SPEED CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE …

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ODI 10476835 · 60,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE CAR GAVE IN RAPID SUCCESSION A NUMBER OF WARNINGS AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND SHIFT ERRATICALLY. ONE RELATED TO THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE OTHER WAS A "ETC ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE". AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR THE STABILITY CONTROL ERROR PERSISTED. THE DEALER REPLACED SENSOR ASSEMBLY 6L2Z*3C187*AA FOR ~ $1000 FOR THE PART AND LABOR + THE BATTERY AND INDICATED NO OTHER CODES WERE STORED RELATING TO THE FAIL SAFE WARNING. THE FAIL SAFE WARNING RETURNED A FEW WEEKS LATER AND THE DEALER WAS UNABL…

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ODI 10234586 · 98,000 mi

2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, RADIO FLASHES ON AND OFF WITH VEHICLE OFF, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING, AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING OFF FOR A COUPLE HOURS, THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE WINDSHIELD, OPEN THE VEHICLE DOOR AND A/C IS BLOWING FULL BLAST AND RADIO IS FLASHING ON AND OFF AGAIN SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING AND CAUSED A MINOR FIRE. LOOKED UP RECALL INFORMATION AND FORD STATES THAT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL# 01S24, ALTHOUGH IT SHOWS OUR MODEL YEAR ALONG WITH …

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ODI 10537795 · 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS SUMMONED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS ALSO FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. *TT

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ODI 11584238

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. So…

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ODI 11097877 · 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THERE WERE 3 CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND REPAIR. A FEW DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WAS RETURNED TO DEALER, THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS HAPPENED ON MAY 10TH, AND MAY 22ND, 2018. ALSO SIDE MONITOR STOPPED WORKING.

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ODI 11734261

The vehicle is a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The component that failed is the transmission. The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission failure resulting in loss of normal drivability. The issue is currently available for inspection at the repair facility upon request. This failure created a safety concern due to loss of power, hesitation, and unreliable shifting, which can increase the risk of collision, particularly in traffic or during acceleration. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership and independent repair facilities. Multiple …

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ODI 11736388

The transmissions down shifts extremely hard, causing an abrupt wheel speed reduction. It starts doing this after you have driven the vehicle about 15 minutes....before that it operates correctly but once you hit 15 minutes of drive time, it is neck jolting! Driver and Passenger Mirrors have a mind of their own. They will be in position, you start backing out of a spot and they start moving until they get so out of place they start popping. This is dangerous due to possibility of running over someone or possibly hitting another vehicle. You…

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ODI 754925

WE HAVE HAD OUR NAVIGATOR INTO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. THE FOLLOWING HAD TO BE REPLACED: SUNROOF, GROANING NOISE FROM BENEATH THE HOOD (IN 4 TIMES FOR THIS STILL NOT CORRECTED), CD PLAYER REPLACED, STERIO REPLACED, HEATING ELEMENTS BOTH FRONT SEAT REPLACED 2 TIMES EACH, INCORRECT LUG NUTS, INCORRECT TIRE WRENCH, SHAKING IN STERING @ HIGHWAY SPEEDS-STILL NOT CORRECTED, LIFT SYSTEM BROKEN-NOT FIXED, HOOD LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE, FUSE BLOWEN 3 TIMES FOR AC OUTLETS, CHECK SUSPENSION LIGHT ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, RE…

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ODI 8016922

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.

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ODI 11267821

I LET MY DRIVER GLASS UP IN DOWN MY GLASS HAVE CRACKED BADLY SOMETHING GONE ON

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ODI 11584238

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. So…

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ODI 10822972

BROKEN SPARK PLUGS

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ODI 11310855 · 53,986 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON SIDE STREET AND MY CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL.. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE SPEED WITH THE BRAKE. I WAS ABOUT 100-150 FEET FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION (40 HIGHWAY -THE CAR SURGING REALLY FAST. I NEEDED TO MAKE SOME QUICK DECISIONS TO PROTECT A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM BEING BADLY INJURED OR KILLED. I HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY ON SO THAT I COULD CONTROL THE CAR AWAY FROM 40 HIGHWAY- SO I TURNED INTO A LITTLE PATH TO MY RIGHT WHICH LED ME INTO BIG TREES OR A THICKET. I CHOSE THE THICKET NOT KNOWING THERE WAS A TERRAIN IN THE MIDDL…

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ODI 11310855 · 53,986 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON SIDE STREET AND MY CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL.. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE SPEED WITH THE BRAKE. I WAS ABOUT 100-150 FEET FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION (40 HIGHWAY -THE CAR SURGING REALLY FAST. I NEEDED TO MAKE SOME QUICK DECISIONS TO PROTECT A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM BEING BADLY INJURED OR KILLED. I HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY ON SO THAT I COULD CONTROL THE CAR AWAY FROM 40 HIGHWAY- SO I TURNED INTO A LITTLE PATH TO MY RIGHT WHICH LED ME INTO BIG TREES OR A THICKET. I CHOSE THE THICKET NOT KNOWING THERE WAS A TERRAIN IN THE MIDDL…

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ODI 10037344 · 100 mi

JULY 22, 2003 I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, VIN# [XXX]. AFTER TWO DAYS, I NOTICED EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE COMING FROM SUN ROOF. ON THE THIRD DAY, THE SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN BUZZING. SINCE THAT TIME, THE BODY OF THE NAVIGATOR BEGAN HITTING ALL FOUR TIRES WHILE DRIVING AND BOTTOMING OUT EVEN WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO THE SUDDEN ROCKING OF THE BODY OF THE NAVIGATOR. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM SEPTEMBER 2ND. [XXX] STATED, I WILL NOT TRY TO FI…

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ODI 10121198 · 35,000 mi

DT: WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF ON AN EXIT, THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE ROLLED OFF, THEN THE TIE ROD SNAPPED AND THE CONSUMER WAS TRAPPED. THE CONSUMER HIT A GUARD RAIL. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TIRE OR TIE ROD WAS SO HOT THAT AS IT ROLLED INTO THE GRASS IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TIRE WAS RETRIEVED. PROBLEMS WITH REAR DIFFERENTIAL PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY SERVICED. THE CONSUMER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORT FILED.

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ODI 10650746 · 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND EXHIBITED NUMEROUS OTHER MECHANICAL ISSUES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE BALD, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES, TIRES, AND PARTS OF THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

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ODI 10806582

IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND NO 1 KNOW WHAT IT IS

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ODI 10314457 · 90,000 mi

I HAVE A WATER LEAKAGE AND IT IS AFFECTING THE ELECTRONICS OF THE CAR..WHEN IT RAINS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OCCURS..SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL SHIFT TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND THE HEATER WILL GO ON AND OFF, THE RADIO STOP WORKING, ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN..ACCELERATION AND OVERDRIVE GOES ON..BATTERY WILL GO DEAD... *TR

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ODI 10308848 · 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT MARSHALL BROS IN NEW ORLEANS, VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED 2 MONTHS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE PROBLEM KNOWN TO DEALERSHIP. WORKER AT LOCATION STATED THEY KNEW IT AND WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE, THEY INSISTED ON US BUYING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS USED. INSISTED TO THE POINT OF GIVING POLICY AT COST, THIS WAS DUE TO KNOWN PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION CASE AND UNIT WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MISSED. PREVIOUS OWNER C…

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ODI 10018700 · 25,000 mi

I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE GAS PEDAL CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER REMOVING MY FOOT. I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE SET OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL, SO I PUSHED THE OFF BUTTON. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, SO I HIT THE BRAKES, HOPING THAT WOULD TURN OFF THE CRUISE. THE BRAKES ON THE CAR WERE STIFF AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO DOWN. THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AT ALL. I DOWN SHIFTED TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN , THE CAR JUMPED A LITTLE AND SLOWED DOWN A LITTLE. I DOWN SHIFTED AGAIN AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN EVEN MORE. I CONTINUED TO MO…

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ODI 10308848 · 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT MARSHALL BROS IN NEW ORLEANS, VEHICLE WAS SOLD AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED 2 MONTHS AFTER VEHICLE PURCHASED. VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH THE PROBLEM KNOWN TO DEALERSHIP. WORKER AT LOCATION STATED THEY KNEW IT AND WHEN WE PURCHASED VEHICLE, THEY INSISTED ON US BUYING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SINCE IT WAS USED. INSISTED TO THE POINT OF GIVING POLICY AT COST, THIS WAS DUE TO KNOWN PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION CASE AND UNIT WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MISSED. PREVIOUS OWNER C…

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ODI 11330384 · 103,000 mi

MY 2012 NAVIGATOR STARTED TO ACT WEIRD THE WRENCH SIGNAL APPEARED,MY SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING,THE RPM WENT VERY HIGH,NO POWER ON MY SUV,MAYBE 5MPH THE MOST,AND THE INFORMATION SCREEN SHOWS NO GAS,WHILE I HAVE 1/2 TANK,CHECKED AMD RECALLS AND SHOWS NOTHING,BUT A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE IS A TBS RECALL FOR THIS TRANSMISSION MODELS,HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THANKS. *TR

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ODI 10427948 · 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF MY 2003 NAVIGATOR AS I HIT THE BRAKES I FELT MY SUV DROP FROM THE FRONT. THE TIRE SKIDDED AND I HIT THE CAR THAT WAS PULLING OUT. AFTER THE ACCIDENT MY TRUCK WAS NEVER THE SAME .IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT.I HAVE A 40000 DOLLAR TRUCK JUST PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS I KNOW MECHANICS THAT CAN CONVERT IT TO TO SPRINGS SUSPENSION FOR ABOUT 400 DOLLARS BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT I PAID TOP DOLLAR FOR A PIECE OF YOU KNOW WHAT.…

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ODI 10806582

IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND NO 1 KNOW WHAT IT IS

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ODI 10894146 · 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE ACCURATE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AND THE SPEED CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE …

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ODI 10476835 · 60,000 mi

DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE CAR GAVE IN RAPID SUCCESSION A NUMBER OF WARNINGS AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND SHIFT ERRATICALLY. ONE RELATED TO THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE OTHER WAS A "ETC ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE". AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR THE STABILITY CONTROL ERROR PERSISTED. THE DEALER REPLACED SENSOR ASSEMBLY 6L2Z*3C187*AA FOR ~ $1000 FOR THE PART AND LABOR + THE BATTERY AND INDICATED NO OTHER CODES WERE STORED RELATING TO THE FAIL SAFE WARNING. THE FAIL SAFE WARNING RETURNED A FEW WEEKS LATER AND THE DEALER WAS UNABL…

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ODI 11310855 · 53,986 mi

DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON SIDE STREET AND MY CAR SURGED OUT OF CONTROL.. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTROL THE SPEED WITH THE BRAKE. I WAS ABOUT 100-150 FEET FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION (40 HIGHWAY -THE CAR SURGING REALLY FAST. I NEEDED TO MAKE SOME QUICK DECISIONS TO PROTECT A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM BEING BADLY INJURED OR KILLED. I HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY ON SO THAT I COULD CONTROL THE CAR AWAY FROM 40 HIGHWAY- SO I TURNED INTO A LITTLE PATH TO MY RIGHT WHICH LED ME INTO BIG TREES OR A THICKET. I CHOSE THE THICKET NOT KNOWING THERE WAS A TERRAIN IN THE MIDDL…

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Tires:Tread/Belt0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

8 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

92 mentions · 6.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 84,000 mi (59 usable records).

ODI 10010996 · 66,000 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, HAD IT CHECKED AT DEALER NOTHING FOUND. VEHICLE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT IDLE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

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ODI 10102807 · 135,000 mi

1) DRIVING UP MOUNTAIN PASS, 65 MPH WITH CHILDREN IN CAR, TRUCK STARTED AGGRESSIVELY SHAKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING ,HAD TO PULL OFF TO FAR RIGHT LANE WITH DIESEL TRUCK ON MY REAR END. SMELL OF GAS IN CAB, HAD TO GET CHILDREN OUT OF CAR, HAD TO STAND BY BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE DARK FOR HELP. 2) BLOWN SPARK PLUG - STRIPPED THE SPARK PLUG HOLE, BURNED COIL 3) CAR IN REPAIR SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS, REPLACED CYLINDER HEAD, COIL, SPARK PLUG. CAR STILL "BUCKS", TAKING BACK TO SHOP AS I DO NOT TRUST CAR. I SEE MANY, MANY POSTS ON INTERNET WITH SAME P…

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ODI 10156160

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE TREMBLED AND GEARS WOULD NOT CHANGE WHEN THE SPEED REACHED 40 MPH. THERE WAS ALSO AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL THAT ACCOMPANIED THE SHAKING. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED 75 MPH, THE SHAKING STOPPED. HOWEVER, WHEN THE SPEED WAS LOWERED, THE SHAKING BEGAN AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN CORRECTLY. ALTHOUGH THE CHILD LOCKS HAVE BEEN DEACTIVATED, …

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

90 mentions · 6.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 68,000 mi (47 usable records).

ODI 10002677 · 60,000 mi

SPARK PLUGS!! I HAVE A 98 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, I JUST HAD A 60,000 MILE SERVICE COMPLETED ON IT 3,000 MILES AGO. THE TRUCK WAS SPUTTERING AND STALLING OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE LINCOLN DEALERSHIP ASSURED ME IT WAS A HOSE EGR/PCV, I CAN'T REALLY RECALL WHICH. THEY REPLACED THE HOSE ALONG WITH THE SERVICE. I DEPLOY TO KOREA IN SEP 02', AND I GET A CALL FROM MY WIFE THE TRUCK IS DOING THE SAME THING. SO SHE TAKES IT TO A DIFFERENT LINCOLN DEALERSHIP, THEY INFORM HER THAT A SPARK PLUG IS RUSTED AND FROZEN IN THE HEAD ASSY. THEY ALSO INFORM HER THAT T…

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ODI 10010996 · 66,000 mi

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, HAD IT CHECKED AT DEALER NOTHING FOUND. VEHICLE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT IDLE AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

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ODI 10108197 · 171,016 mi

I STARTED VEHICLE AND DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE OR SO AND VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP NOTICE SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD. I INVESTIGATED SMOKE AND NOTICED THE FIRE AND IMMEDIATELY HAD FRIENDS EVACUATE FOLLOWING PHONE CALL TO FIRE DEPARTMENT. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX PROBLEM AT THIS POINT EXCEPT FOR CONTACTING INSURANCE COMPANY.*AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

51 mentions · 3.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 60,000 mi (35 usable records).

ODI 10158547 · 61,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS LIGHTLY DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE THEN STOPPED. AN AUTO PARTS STORE CHECKED THE COMPUTER FOR CODES, AND FOUND ONE FOR THE AIR SENSOR. THE COMPUTER WAS RESET, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. UPDATED 06/12/06. *JB

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ODI 10183624 · 102,000 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SPED UP ON ITS OWN. THE HARDER I BRAKED THE FASTER THE ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S RED LINED AND I LOOKED DOWN AND ALL GAUGES WERE GOING CRAZY. IT FELT AS IF I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STARTED IT BACK UP AND ALL SEEMED FINE. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT IS AT THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS. I WAS VERY SCARED. *JB

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ODI 10885556 · 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SCRAPE ACROSS THE GROUND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE LUG NUTS ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

33 mentions · 2.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 77,150 mi (8 usable records).

ODI 10055560 · 100,000 mi

SPARK PLUGS FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. *AK COOLANT LEAKED TWICE IN THE PAST. THE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REINSTALLED. THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW SQUEAKED. THE TRIM ON THE FRONT DOOR PANEL WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE ENGINE HAD RUN ROUGH. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE FAULTY COIL PACK ON THE #4 CYLINDER. THE HEATER HOSE WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE. THE HEATER DID NOT BLOW AIR AND DISPLAYED A BURNING SMELL. *SC

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ODI 738231

EXITING CAR WASH (WASH RACK) ONTO PAVEMENT, SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, CAR LURCHED FORWARD WITH INABILITY TO STOP WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE FULLY ENGAGED WITHOUT DRIVER INITIATING. FAILURE IN BOTH BRAKING MECHANISM AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE IT ACCELERATED UNTIL STOPPED BY TURNING OFF IGNITION. *AK

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ODI 10038034 · 76,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED A BAD JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHENEVER THE GEAR WAS SWITCH FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE OR VISE VERSA. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE TRANSMISSION BE LOOKED AT, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR A TEST DRIVE AND ONLY THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONSUMER. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND IT WAS EXPLAINED THAT THE WAY THE CLUTCH WAS DESIGNED IT D…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

11 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 112,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 10102807 · 135,000 mi

1) DRIVING UP MOUNTAIN PASS, 65 MPH WITH CHILDREN IN CAR, TRUCK STARTED AGGRESSIVELY SHAKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING ,HAD TO PULL OFF TO FAR RIGHT LANE WITH DIESEL TRUCK ON MY REAR END. SMELL OF GAS IN CAB, HAD TO GET CHILDREN OUT OF CAR, HAD TO STAND BY BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE DARK FOR HELP. 2) BLOWN SPARK PLUG - STRIPPED THE SPARK PLUG HOLE, BURNED COIL 3) CAR IN REPAIR SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS, REPLACED CYLINDER HEAD, COIL, SPARK PLUG. CAR STILL "BUCKS", TAKING BACK TO SHOP AS I DO NOT TRUST CAR. I SEE MANY, MANY POSTS ON INTERNET WITH SAME P…

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ODI 11111808

LUGNUTS/FUEL LEAKING/LIGHTING/SEATBELTS

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ODI 8014144

CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. ALSO, SAW FUEL UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. A RUBBER GASKET HAD FAILED, CAUSING LEAK WHERE FILLER NECK MET FUEL TANK. DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK.*AK

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Steering assistance concerns

9 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 79,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10183624 · 102,000 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SPED UP ON ITS OWN. THE HARDER I BRAKED THE FASTER THE ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S RED LINED AND I LOOKED DOWN AND ALL GAUGES WERE GOING CRAZY. IT FELT AS IF I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. STARTED IT BACK UP AND ALL SEEMED FINE. THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT IS AT THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS. I WAS VERY SCARED. *JB

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ODI 10939175 · 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH SPEED AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OF THE GAS PEDAL AND CAR CONTINUES TO GO 65 MPH ALL OF SUDDEN NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO 65 MPH, EVEN WHEN HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. THE RPM METER AND THE MOTOR SPE…

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ODI 10103160 · 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPUTER ELECTRONIC SYSTEM SHUTDOWN. *BF THE CONSUMER REFERENCED 10044144 A PREVIOUS CLAIM FILED ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 70 MPH. *TC

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

5 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 24,106 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10065929 · 35,000 mi

NO START CONDITION EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE FOR A BRIEF MINUTE OR TWO TRY TO CRANK IT AGAIN AND THE ENGINE WILL START. OCCURRED ABOUT THREE TO FOUR TIMES UNTIL NO START AT ALL OCCURRED. AFTER TOWING TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM ENDED UP TO BE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *JB

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ODI 10058480 · 13,211 mi

WHEN BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY, 2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ACCELERATED EXTREMELY WITH WHEELS "PEELING" AND CAR WOULD NOT BRAKE. CAR CAME TO REST AFTER GLANCING OFF A TREE AND PLOUGHING OVER COLUMNS IN FRONT OF HOME. CAR WOULD NOT START SUBSEQUENTLY.

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ODI 10104597 · 820 mi

THE 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGTOR THAT WE PURCHASED HAS SUFFERED NUMEROUS BATTERY FAILURES LEADING TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AT FIRST, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR AND OVER A WEEK WITH THE DEALER, AN IMPROPERLY DEALER INSTALLED DVD PLAYER WAS THE CAUSE. HOWEVER, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT PROBLEM WAS "FIXED" THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED. SPECIFICALLY, THE SCREEN WOULD "GREY" OUT NOT ALLOWING ANY INPUT INTO THE SYSTEM. AFTER 10-13 MINUTES, THE OPTIONS WOULD APPEAR FOR A FEW SECTIONS AND THEN "GREY" OUT AGA…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

2 mentions · 0.1% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 723852

CONSISTENT INTENSE KNOCKING FOLLOWING "COLD" START. CONSIDERABLE INCREASE IN OIL CONSUMPTION. *AK

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ODI 11626154

POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION/REDUCED POWER while on the highway! Low boost power malfunction causing excessive fuel and oil consumption, spinning/timing misfire, and reduced speed! Check engine light and powertrain malfunction lights later indicated P0365 and P0369 error codes. Dealership says I need a new timing chain and VCT selenoid. I found out this is a KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2018-2020 LINCOLN NAVIGATORS and that Lincoln has issued TSB Bulletins regarding these very issues! I am experiencing all of the symptoms - rattling when starting from a cold st…

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b