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Lincoln Navigator 2007–2017 (3rd gen)
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- Price
- $62,500–$88,000
- MPG
- 18
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent capability
- Strength: Excellent passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
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A crash-safe, 8,300-lb-capable eight-seater with limousine-like space, but thirsty running costs and dated tech make it a truck-like haul, not a joy.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 4 of its 6 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $3,700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 8% of cars we track.
18.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 23% of other SUVs we track.
Full-size 8-seat SUV with three rows and huge 103 cu ft cargo with seats folded; generous room for people and gear, class-leading space.
Big body-on-frame luxury SUV with 380 hp is adequate but heavy and truck-like. Numb steering and body roll; strong towing but not engaging to drive.
3rd-gen Navigator (2007-2017) uses dated infotainment and MyLincoln Touch systems in later years; lacks modern driver-assist features standard on newer rivals.
Quiet cabin, cushy ride and roomy luxury seating suit long trips, though aging interior and older tech trail more modern full-size luxury SUVs.
Luxury brands like Lincoln tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 8,300 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls13 recalls
13 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2015–2017
- Brakes — 9 complaints (2017)
- Recall — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist (2017)
- Visibility — 6 complaints (2016)
2017
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist22V150000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- RecallElectrical: wiring: interior/under dash; visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor22V648000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
- RecallVisibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior25V091000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist25V236000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V572000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distort
- Complaint clusterBrakes9 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The vehicle has a severe brake fluid leak. There is a recall for the issue. I called the local Lincoln dealership Ford Mill Lincoln SC and they said there was nothing they could do. I explained to them that there was a safety recall. They refused to fix the vehicle under the recall. The car is very
2016
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist22V150000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- RecallElectrical: wiring: interior/under dash; visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor22V648000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
- RecallVisibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior25V091000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V572000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distort
- Complaint clusterVisibility6 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY
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 dia
- Complaint clusterBrakes6 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
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
2015
- RecallElectrical: wiring: interior/under dash; visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor22V648000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
- RecallVisibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior25V091000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V270000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V572000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distort
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
MY 2015 Lincoln Navigator suddenly down shifts when driving. I was on the highway driving 65 MPH when I had to pull off onto the edge of the highway at night in CHICAGO. This is very scary and a significant safety issue. Ford knows of the defects with the transmission in this model. They have issu
Cost to own$37,500 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$62,500–$88,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,700/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
16
Highway MPG
22
Combined MPG
18
Horsepower
380 hp
Doors
4
Length
207.5 in
Width
78.7 in
Height
78.3 in
Wheelbase
118.9 in
Curb weight
6,069 lb
Cargo volume
18.1 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
103.3 cu ft
Towing capacity
8,300 lbs
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