2004 Lincoln Navigator - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator

117 problems have been reported for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator. The following chart shows the 20 most common problems for 2004 Lincoln Navigator. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 24 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (13 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Suspension	24
Air Bag	13
Electrical System	11
Structure	10
Engine And Engine Cooling	9
Exterior Lighting	6
Visibility	6
Service Brakes	6
Seats	6
Steering	5
Equipment	5
Seat Belt	3
Power Train	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Wheel	2
Traction Control System	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Electronic Stability Control	1
Other Fuel System	1
Air Brake	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator in the United States are 42,296 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln Navigator owners in the last 18 years is 117, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 117 / 42,296 / 18 * 1000 = 0.15.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Lincoln Navigator model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator in 2004.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	10
2019	14
2018	1
2017	3
2016	1
2015	7
2014	2
2013	4
2012	5
2011	5
2010	15
2009	6
2008	9
2007	0
2006	5
2005	6
2004	1

📊 Compare the 2004 Lincoln Navigator with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln Navigator, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Lincoln Navigator with the Lincoln Navigator from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Navigator is 117 while the average number of problems reported for the 24 model years of the Lincoln Navigator is 56.

Table 3. Compare the 2004 Lincoln Navigator with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2021 Navigator	1
2020 Navigator	3
2019 Navigator	11
2018 Navigator	14
2017 Navigator	7
2016 Navigator	6
2015 Navigator	11
2014 Navigator	17
2013 Navigator	10
2012 Navigator	12
2011 Navigator	9
2010 Navigator	19
2009 Navigator	10
2008 Navigator	35
2007 Navigator	55
2006 Navigator	84
2005 Navigator	68
2004 Navigator	117
2003 Navigator	174
2002 Navigator	48
2001 Navigator	112
2000 Navigator	139
1999 Navigator	155
1998 Navigator	237

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