general problems of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator

Four problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2008 Lincoln Navigator. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator based on all problems reported for the 2008 Navigator.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2025

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 pedal effort. As a result, stopping distance may increase and potentially result in a crash.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2016

The brakes do not always function. Pedal goes down to floor. Brought to Lincolns attention last April, June and July. We have notes and letters with heather carlyle from Lincoln motor company.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated at low speeds the vehicle brake pedal went to the floorboard and failed to respond. In addition, the traction control and the maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated after a few minutes, the brake pedal functioned normally and after restarting the vehicle, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Navigator. While driving between 30-45 mph, the traction light began blinking on the instrument panel. In addition, the stopping distance increased when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failures. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failures still persist. The current mileage was 9,200 and failure mileage was 3,000.


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