Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lincoln Navigator, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2005
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2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1998 Lincoln Navigator - 158 complaints in its first 8 years (192 to date)
- 2003 Lincoln Navigator - 106 complaints in its first 8 years (127 to date)
- 1999 Lincoln Navigator - 103 complaints in its first 8 years (132 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2017 Lincoln Navigator - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (32 to date)
- 2005 Lincoln Navigator - 33 complaints in its first 8 years (48 to date)
- 2007 Lincoln Navigator - 34 complaints in its first 8 years (45 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lincoln Navigator | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 2024 Lincoln Navigator | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| 2023 Lincoln Navigator | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| 2022 Lincoln Navigator | 21 | 21 | 14 |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | 33 | 33 | 12 |
| 2020 Lincoln Navigator | 32 | 32 | 13 |
| 2019 Lincoln Navigator | 84 | 84 | 10 |
| 2018 Lincoln Navigator | 52 | 52 | 12 |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator | 32 | 26 | 5 |
| 2016 Lincoln Navigator | 25 | 15 | 4 |
| 2015 Lincoln Navigator | 21 | 14 | 4 |
| 2014 Lincoln Navigator | 17 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 Lincoln Navigator | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Lincoln Navigator | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 Lincoln Navigator | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 Lincoln Navigator | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 Lincoln Navigator | 30 | 22 | 2 |
| 2007 Lincoln Navigator | 45 | 34 | 2 |
| 2006 Lincoln Navigator | 60 | 37 | 3 |
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 48 | 33 | 0 |
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 86 | 57 | 0 |
| 2003 Lincoln Navigator | 127 | 106 | 0 |
| 2002 Lincoln Navigator | 32 | 24 | 1 |
| 2001 Lincoln Navigator | 81 | 63 | 3 |
| 2000 Lincoln Navigator | 109 | 95 | 4 |
| 1999 Lincoln Navigator | 132 | 103 | 5 |
| 1998 Lincoln Navigator | 192 | 158 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V402000 | 2018-2021 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. |
| 26V372000 | 2019 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. |
| 26V344000 | 2018-2022 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 26V204000 | 2021-2023 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. |
| 26V165000 | 2022-2025 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V120000 | 2026 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the... |
| 26V104000 | 2022-2027 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln... |
| 25V831000 | 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear lightbar may have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to... |
| 25V823000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. |
| 25V729000 | 2021-2022 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. |
| 25V628000 | 2020 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 25V572000 | 2015-2017 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit... |
| 25V488000 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. |
| 25V455000 | 2021-2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150,... |
| 25V442000 | 2020-2021 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021... |
| 25V439000 | 2025 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. |
| 25V403000 | 2022 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles previously repaired under Recall 22V455 (22C14). |
| 25V346000 | 2020 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. |
| 25V197000 | 2018-2020 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 25V315000 | 2022-2024 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025... |
| 25V314000 | 2022-2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. |
| 25V270000 | 2015 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. |
| 25V236000 | 2017-2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 25V198000 | 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. |
| 25V132000 | 2022 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired... |
| 25V091000 | 2015-2017 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit. |
| 24V851000 | 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. |
| 24V852000 | 2018-2024 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 24V099000 | 2018-2020 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 23V598000 | 2018-2021 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. |