Steering Problems of Lincoln Navigator

The back up camera will randomly black out. The steering wheel motor is broke and the steering wheel does not adjust. Needed a new air conditioner motor, timing chain, had a transmission leak, wheel axel leak. This is a safety hazard and caused a huge financial strain.

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Car purchased in Feb 2022. November 9, 2023 after a couple of previous complaints about the car riding rough, this time , after telling them the car jumps and throws into the next lane, it was diagnosed as having passenger rear leaking strut, front pinion seal leak, front driveshaft c/v joint torn and leaking grease. These were repaired under warranty. Dec 2024: had noise and had vibration felt through floorboard - diagnosed with problem in front differential and found carrier bearing failure and damage to case from bearing failure/spun. The axle housing assembly was replaced. April 2025: transmission shifting hard and clunk noise as well as riding rough again. These transmission assembly will be repaired for known problems on original 10 speeds but they don’t fix until customer complains, the rear differential pinion seal is leaking and the front struts are leaking. Something is very wrong with the suspension, drive train and transmission in this vehicle.

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Telescoping button on steering column does not work. The steering wheel is in a low position making it difficult to enter and exit vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a clunking noise coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. The steering rack was replaced the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Dealership responsible: ted britt Ford of chantilly dealership address: 4175 auto park cir, chantilly, va 20151 complaint details: I purchased a 2018 Lincoln Navigator l black label, and since then, I have experienced multiple serious mechanical failures due to an improperly performed cam phaser repair by ted britt Ford of chantilly in 2020. The dealership’s service department performed a faulty installation, which resulted •missing and broken screws in the cam phaser system •jerking, rattling, and acceleration issues •significant engine damage requiring a complete short block replacement as a result of this in negligent repair, in 2024 I had to replace the cam phaser again, along with replacing the short block of the engine due to the extensive damage caused by the dealership’s poor workmanship. In addition to this issue, I have faced multiple other failures, including: •valve body replacement •wastegate failure •rear heat stopped working •steering column failure these problems have caused frequent breakdowns and safety concerns, making the vehicle unreliable. The constant need for repairs raises serious questions about the quality of Lincoln’s engineering and service network. This issue is not an isolated incident, and I strongly urge NHTSA to investigate potential defects in the 2018 Lincoln Navigator and to hold dealerships accountable for performing unsafe and defective repairs. Requested action: I request an investigation into the faulty cam phaser repair process and whether similar issues are being reported by other 2018 Lincoln Navigator owners. This could indicate a larger systemic defect or a trend of poor-quality repairs in Ford/Lincoln service centers.

A grinding noise was noticed during the driver memory function or when manually adjusting the power tilt or telescoping steering column. I took the car to Ford for service and was very surprised to hear that the entire steering column needs to be replaced at the cost of $1700. 00. This defect is only covered under the limited warranty. This is obviously a safety hazard if it requires a new motor in the steering column. Upon a quick investigation of the defect, it was learned that this is a known problem on all Navigators from 2018-2021. Ford knows that this defect exists on certain vehicles and has not issued a recall to correct this. This is not a normal "wear and tear" item that should have anything to do with your warranty. Very dangerous to need a new steering column motor for something that was known by Ford and Lincoln to have problems in certain production years. Plus $1700. 00 is a huge cost for the consumer.

2019 Lincoln Navigator dealership delivery 9. 14. 22 husband & daughter drove around the neighborhood. Check engine light comes on SUV is overheating. Husband immediately pulls into our driveway fluid is leaking out all over. Plus smoking. This was maybe two hours after it was in our possession. 9. 15. 22 Ford of dalton has it towed to their dealership. 9. 15. 22 SUV was back in our possession. 9. 21. Heard a ticking sound from the front of the SUV. 9. 26. 22 dropped off SUV at Ford of hixson. 10. 1. 22 picked up a rental. 10. 7. 22 picked up SUV 12. 7. 22 contacted Ford of dalton. Hearing the same noise, plus a new clunking sound and movement below my feet on the driver side. They replaced axle, barrings. No warning other than the sound. 12. 12. 22 SUV in Ford of dalton possession. 1. 12. 23 SUV back in our possession. 1. 13. 23 hearing a sound when turning left. No warning 1. 13. 23 drove off a mountain where we live to take my daughter to her basketball game. Approximately 7:10 p. M my daughter and I heard a loud sound. The SUV pulled us left into oncoming traffic! my SUV steering wheel lost control started smoking and smelt like burning rubber!! this was the most terrifying experience in my life!! we are so lucky to be alive! if this happened anywhere else the outcome could have been very different. Luckily we were just leaving her basketball game and we’re on a side street. This SUV was supposed to be our primary vehicle. It is extremely unreliable and unsafe to drive. After last nights horrible experience there is no way we will take this vehicle back. It’s very unsafe to drive. ** no warnings!.

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The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult the turn in either direction. Additionally, the instrument panel display became distorted and unreadable, the brake light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.

I purchased a new 2022 Lincoln Navigator reserve l and just took a 3000 mile road trip and used their active glide driver assistance extensively and have uncovered a major safety issue with their system. The issue I found is that when using the adaptive cruise control feature the system will sometimes read a car in the adjacent lane as moving in front of my vehicle and apply the brakes very hard causing my car to immediately and strongly slow down at highway speeds - with other cars behind me. This happens mostly on curves when the straight line of sight sees the car in either the right or left lane next to me at about a 20' distance. There is no warning of brake application and can make the driver lose control. I was almost rear ended multiple times. I know the driver assistance requires the driver to be attentive - and fortunately I heeded these warnings. It appears my vehicle is trying to very quickly acquire the distance between my vehicle and what it thinks is a vehicle in front on me. This is a major issue and will lead to accidents.

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Started vehicle and went to adjust steering wheel I pushed the down button to lower and steering wheel dropped. Steering wheel is no longer able to adjust up or down only forward and backward. When pushing the up/down button a grinding sound occurs. When driving steering wheel feels loose and will pull to the right.

The back air bags are not even 3 months I pit in the front.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Navigator. While driving 70 mph, extra force was required to turn the steering wheel right and left, and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brill's auto sales (388 southampton rd, westfield, MA 01085, (413) 568-9487) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft and drive axle needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that he repaired the 4 wheel drive actuator himself. The vehicle was not completely repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 163,000.

Was driving car shut off. . . Bought new battery instantly, then replaced crankshaft sensor because after car shutoff it wouldnt start back up. . .

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After turning the steering wheel the steering wheel will not return to center, it must be brought back manually. Second, the rocker panels front and back are rusted out completely and I worry about integrity and safety of the frame.

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The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Navigator. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine fail safe mode warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. Also, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The vehicle restarted immediately. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

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Steering wheel - felt loose unattached parts rattling against each other in steering assembly when crossing railroad tracks or uneven pavement.

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Navigator. On July 17, 2009, while driving approximately 23 mph, the contact felt the steering pull to the right. She attempted to keep it centered and then heard a loud noise. The front passenger side of the vehicle instantly collapsed and she crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact stated that the wheel was broken in the center and the tire was detached. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and the insurance company will conduct an investigation. The contact injured her right knee. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test but the dealer could find no problems. Another dealer informed the contact that the power steering, transmission and engine needed to be repaired as the steering also malfunctioned. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000.

This is the fifth (5th) time in 6 years I have brought my car in for repair of the air suspension (compressor, ride height) , all but one of those times was to the Ford Lincoln dealership. It is clear that Ford is aware of the problem as there are 10 service bulletins on the 2003 air suspension alone, as well as hundreds of complaints on the internet (see complaints on edmunds, even fords website and several car forums. These are of the Lincoln Navigator only, not its equivalent Ford expedition, which also has hosts of complaints. ) many of the complaints state, much like my experience, that the dealer cannot even figure out the problem. It is impossible to describe to you the danger involved when the suspension fails, especially at highway speeds. The car bounces violently and becomes totally uncontrollable.

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Vibration in the front end. Has been in the shop three times. Twice the tires checked and one alignment. Nothing helped. Also the interior lights went out. Bought brand new and has only 6,000 miles. . Also the front bumper has water streaks on it that dealer says is manufacture problem due to no clear coat on it.

My SUV surves to the right so bad I have to hold the steering very carfully I took it to the dealer 7 times no luck someone please help I am very upset!!.

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Driving at approximately 60 mph consumer had lost control of vehicle. Vehicle then rolledover ,tumbling along side of the median, front end was totally damaged, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries.

The steering is not responsive enough for road tracking. Constantly has to adjust the steering when driving the truck. Contacted the dealer about correcting the problem.