{"id":"2025_lincoln_navigator","make":"Lincoln","make_slug":"lincoln","model":"Navigator","model_slug":"navigator","year":2025,"url":"/lincoln/navigator/2025/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":48967,"model":"Navigator 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":15,"hwy":22,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":510,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3650,"save_spend":-7000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EDT 2025"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V165000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-03-18","owner_notified":"2026-04-13","units":254640,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.","consequence":"Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S21","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"26V104000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-02-20","owner_notified":"2026-03-25","units":4381878,"summary":"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 Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, \" Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.\"","consequence":"Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C10","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V831000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-12-01","owner_notified":"2026-01-14","units":1195,"summary":"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 accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.\"","consequence":"Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25C66","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V823000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-12-01","owner_notified":"2026-02-26","units":679,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.","consequence":"An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25SD4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V488000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-07-25","owner_notified":"2025-08-22","units":312120,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.","consequence":"An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S77","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V439000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-27","owner_notified":"2025-08-08","units":171,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.","consequence":"An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the  passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S51","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":62,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":11,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",3],["Forward Collision Avoidance",3],["Vehicle Speed Control",2],["Steering",2],["Service Brakes",2],["Air Bags",2]],"by_year":{"2025":3,"2026":8},"excerpts":[["2026-06-08","Service Brakes","Was operating the vehicle around a slight bend at about 45mph. The brakes and steering then stopped working and was non responsive. The vehicle was sliding off the road toward a parked dump truck. After about 2 or 3 seconds the steering and brakes started working again and I regained control of the vehicle. I then fish\u2026"],["2026-05-26","Visibility","The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof independently fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that when retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that the paint was scratched d\u2026"],["2026-05-01","Forward Collision Avoidance","The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator L. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked violently while accelerating and while reversing on a hill. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired b\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.204,"seats":8,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.204,"seats":8,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":17,"ncap":5,"complaints":11},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}