Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake grinding noise (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Lincoln Navigator


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator

The Service Brakes problem

The brake booster vacuum hose attached to the intake manifold fitting swelled over time and was close to detaching from the intake manifold fitting. This condition could allow the hose to detach from the fitting during an engine backfire, resulting in loss of power brake assist and increased brake   Read details...

The Brake Grinding Noise problem

While driving on the highway the brakes were applied to slow the vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, a loud grinding noise and pedal shudder was felt. Brake power diminished, and the anti-skid light illuminated. Once off the pedal, the car coasted for a few seconds.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

Vehicle had complete brake failure 5 times during normal operations. Vehicle was serviced by Ford dealership and recommended brake repairs and/or unable to reproduce. Upon last time, technician found a Ford service bulletin that covered other similar models and years having exact same problem.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Lincoln Navigator model year vehicles:



Navigator Service Bulletins
Navigator Safety Recalls
Navigator Defect Investigations