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2026 Lincoln Navigator

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA0
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA17 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2026 Lincoln Navigator is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV. The most efficient version, the Navigator 4WD, is EPA-rated at 17 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Navigator 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo152217$3,650

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50170.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seats

26S11
1,189 vehicles
ProblemFord 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 seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.RiskUnexpected movement of the driver’s seat may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe seat control 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 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V120000reported Mar 3, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Electrical System

26C10
4,381,878 vehicles
ProblemFord 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."RiskTrailer 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.FixThe 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V104000reported Feb 20, 2026Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Crash ratings

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

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Navigator model years

A

2027 Lincoln Navigator

1 recalls · 0 complaints

D

2025 Lincoln Navigator

6 recalls · 11 complaints

F

2024 Lincoln Navigator

7 recalls · 16 complaints

F

2023 Lincoln Navigator

8 recalls · 6 complaints

F

2022 Lincoln Navigator

14 recalls · 21 complaints

F

2021 Lincoln Navigator

12 recalls · 32 complaints

F

2020 Lincoln Navigator

13 recalls · 31 complaints

F

2019 Lincoln Navigator

10 recalls · 79 complaints

F

2018 Lincoln Navigator

12 recalls · 52 complaints

F

2017 Lincoln Navigator

5 recalls · 31 complaints

F

2016 Lincoln Navigator

4 recalls · 25 complaints

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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

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

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