Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2016 Lincoln Navigator.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems |
I was travelling down an interstate highway in my vehicle when I noticed several momentary losses of engine power over the course of approximately five minutes. These moments became more frequent over the next two to three minutes, then the engine abruptly shut down with no power when pressing the accelerator and no warning lights. Only after I restarted my vehicle did I receive a powertrain fault message on the display and a check engine light. The abrupt loss of power with nearly zero warning while on an interstate highway endangered my vehicle and its occupants. Upon examination by a mechanic, it was determined that the throttle body on my vehicle had malfunctioned by sticking in the closed position. This was found by my mechanic to be a known technical service bulletin issue from Ford motor company. My mechanic replaced the throttle body, and there have been no issues since.
Under hard acceleration, the car sputters and chugs hard and sufficient passing speed may not be met. On 2 occasions, the check engine light flashed and on 1 occasion it remained solid for several minutes. Both times the lights cleared out eventually. Local Ford dealer said they claim it is condensation in the 3. 5l ecoboost turbo housing. Off the record some recommend drilling a weeping hole to drain liquid. Looking for a better solution.