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Lincoln · Large SUV

2025 Lincoln Navigator

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
70 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 6
Complaintsnone reporting a crash, fire or injury 13
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 17 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV. The most efficient version, the Navigator 4WD, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 13 complaints, most often about the service brakes. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Lincoln Navigator — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Lincoln Navigator · Photo: Bull-Doser · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Navigator 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo152217$3,950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48967.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Navigator 4WD6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.5 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Fuel Economy

FuelFlexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Driver assistance

Standard: Adaptive cruise control, Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Parking assist, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking, Rear cross-traffic alert

Optional: Blind-spot monitoring

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Black Label, Reserve). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length209.8–222.0 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.9 in
Height78.0 in
Wheelbase122.4–131.5 in
Track, front68.1 in
Track, rear68.1 in
Curb weight5,928–6,045 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear50/50

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door SUV, L 4-door SUV. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Back Over Prevention

26S21
254,640 vehicles 37% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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 notificatio
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V165000 reported Mar 18, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Exterior Lighting

26C10
4,381,878 vehicles 66% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V104000 reported Feb 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25SD4
679 vehicles 46% reported repaired built Jun 13, 2025 – Oct 27, 2025
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V823000 reported Dec 1, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Exterior Lighting

25C66
1,195 vehicles 66% reported repaired built Aug 6, 2025 – Dec 26, 2025
Problem 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." Risk Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V831000 reported Dec 1, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S77
312,120 vehicles 93% reported repaired built Nov 9, 2023 – Jun 9, 2025
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V488000 reported Jul 25, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

25S51
171 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Mar 22, 2025 – May 30, 2025
Problem 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. Risk An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V439000 reported Jun 27, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Navigator

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2025 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Lincoln publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
13complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

6.9 per 10,000 built · Lincoln reported 18,920 Navigator built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2025: 3 · 2026: 10

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 4
Electrical System 3
Forward Collision Avoidance 3
Unspecified 3
Vehicle Speed Control 2
Steering 2

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Brakes failed while driving. I could not stop. Thank goodness I didn’t run anyone over. First time it happened I had it towed to the dealership- they said they fixed the problem.
Service Brakes Oct 8, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11769817
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.
Visibility/Wiper at 3,000 miles May 26, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11740087
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.
Forward Collision Avoidance at 500 miles May 1, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11735114
The lane keeping assistance is not working at all. The blue cruise also stopped working and the car is was with dealer for 2 weeks and they cannot fix it
Lane Departure Feb 26, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11720666
This vehicle has been returned to service 5 times. It is currently in service for the same 4 issues that it was taken to service for the very first time on 12/10/2025. This includes inappropriate braking on the interstate, driver window malfunction, the key intermittently stops working, and the connectivity does not regularly work.
Electrical System Feb 2, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11715174
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
Vehicle Speed Control Nov 15, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11699550

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (1)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
1report filed

1 no injury reported

Apr 2025 to Apr 2025 · 0 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: Co-Pilot 360 Drive 2.0 with BlueCruise (1)

Crash partner: Animal 1

Filed by: Ford Motor Company

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Apr 2025Level 2 · Co-Pilot 360 Drive 2.0 with BlueCruiseAnimalno injury reportedMI74 mph502-10575

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

Ford has received and provided the agency with updated information regarding the weather and roadway conditions related to the incident, along with the required telematic data. No additional material or materially different information about this incident has been received.
Ford Motor Company report 502-10575 Apr 2025 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 169
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-19
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 117 service bulletins, 48 over-the-air updates, 3 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure, Seats, Power Train.

  • SSM 55258 Service bulletin
    2026-10-19 · Electrical System
  • Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engine RPM. This may be due to a software concern with the active noise cancellation system. Replacement of audio system components will not resolve this condition. Advise customers that engineering is currently investigating an
  • SSM 55244 Service bulletin
    2026-10-13 · Electrical System
  • Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays "Seat Cannot Lock Do Not Use" for one or both second row seats. This message can appear if the seat control module-J (SCMJ) is offline. If the Ford Diagnostic Repair System (FDRS) shows the SCMJ offline
  • SSM 55229 Service bulletin
    2026-10-08 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2025-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a second row floor console may experience a sliding cover over the cup holders that has become separated. Engineering is aware of this condition and is investigating a service solution that will enhance the performance of the cup holder slider. This solution is expected to be available by the end of Q1 2027. If the customer is not willing to wait for
  • SSM 55226 Service bulletin
    2026-10-07 · Unknown Or Other
  • For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-10A > Front Seats > Diagnosis and Testing lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion extension adjuster, a lower-level part is now available (14C720). It is not necessary to replace the front seat cushion extension adjuster if only the front seat cushion extension motor assemb
  • SSM 55220 Service bulletin
    2026-10-06 · Electrical System
  • Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Android and IOS after an APIM software update. This may be due to the APIM software. To temporarily correct the issue:<br /><br /> * For Android Auto related issues: Clear Android Auto app storage in the center display screen. Ve
  • DSM-26.5.7.2 Exped&Nav Over-the-air update
    2026-09-29 · Electrical System
  • Quality improvements include: -Steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops
  • DDM-PDM-26.21.7 Exped&Nav Over-the-air update
    2026-09-25 · Structure — Body
  • Quality improvements include: -Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state
  • SSM 55208 Service bulletin
    2026-09-25 · Electrical System
  • Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the body control module (BCM) when performing a Self-Test. This DTC sets due to an internal BCM timing issue during the self-test process. This specific code has no customer impact and does not cause any drivability concerns or w

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
U0238
U0238 on Lincoln →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins
P0757
P0757 on Lincoln →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 bulletins
P2701
P2701 on Lincoln →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 bulletins
U211B
U211B on Lincoln →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
U3012Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
B1557Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
P161DManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
U211AManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
U211CManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
U3034Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
U3035
U3035 on Lincoln →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins
U3036
U3036 on Lincoln →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Lincoln Navigator failed the safety inspection on 0.27% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected.

New York inspections 0.27%

failed the safety inspection

371 initial inspections of 370 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2025 NavigatorEvery 2025 vehicleBehind it
Failed the safety inspection0.27%0.36%371
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.81%0.16%371
Miles driven a year8,3818,354odometer at inspection
Average odometer12,01012,194odometer at inspection

New York does not emissions-test model years this new, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Navigator by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 1 0 18 mpg2026 B 2 0 17 mpg2025 this page C 6 13 17 mpg2024 F 7 16 18 mpg2023 D 8 7 19 mpg2022 F 14 21 19 mpg2021 F 12 33 Park outside2020 F 13 32 Park outside2019 D 10 85 19 mpg2018 F 12 52 19 mpg2017 F 5 32 17 mpg2016 D 4 25 18 mpg

Common questions about the 2025 Navigator

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2025 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The most serious on file is 26V104000, covering Exterior Lighting. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

NHTSA gave the 2025 Lincoln Navigator 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 3-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (70/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

For the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, the best EPA combined figure is 17 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

Transport Canada measured it at 209.8–222.0 in long, 79.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 78.0 in tall, on a 122.4–131.5 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 5,928–6,045 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, most often about service brakes, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

The EPA smog rating for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator is 6 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator?

The manufacturer has filed 169 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, most often covering electrical system, unknown or other, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-10-19. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2025 Lincoln Navigator do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Lincoln Navigator failed the safety inspection on 0.27% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations1 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates1 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls6NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints13NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins169NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports1NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA8 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Navigator The Navigator model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 1 recall.Recalls Every Lincoln recall on file All campaigns filed against Lincoln vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Navigator by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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