Automatic Transmission Problems of Lincoln Navigator

Lincoln Navigator owners have reported 23 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln Navigator based on all problems reported for the Navigator.

1 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 03/31/2010

My vehicle is a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle came to a stall while driving on the expressway. The motor was running but the vehicle would not accelerate. This is very frightening as vehicles following closely are unable to determine when my vehicle is slowing down because the brakes are not applied. The vehicle slows rapidly and there is no way to drive the vehicle to a safe place out of traffic.

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2 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 02/24/2010

I have a water leakage and it is affecting the electronics of the car. . When it rains, electrical problem occurs. . Sometimes the car will shift to 4 wheel drive and the heater will go on and off, the radio stop working, electronic door lock will not open. . Acceleration and overdrive goes on. . Battery will go dead. . .

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3 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 05/26/2009

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.

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4 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 03/23/2009

I have a 1998 Lincoln Navigator that is exhibiting issues with the transmission gear shift. There is currently a recall on certain vehicles but Ford is telling me that my vehicle is not affected. I'm wondering how the same year and model affected in the recall that is now exhibiting the same issues, is not included in the recall? it is Ford campaign # 97s86.

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5 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 04/29/2008

Our 2006 Lincoln Navigator (with 14,500 miles) that we just bought today was parked in our sloping driveway. My husband and I along with our two kids - 4 yr old son and 22 month old daughter just got into the truck to go somewhere and I just turned on the car, put my foot on the brake pedal and changed the gear from park to reverse. And the next thing I know, the truck was rolling down our sloping driveway and road in reverse and I just didn't know why that was happening because I had my foot on the brake. I just kept pressing on the brake pedal and nothing was happening. Since it was downhill, it just kept going really fast and even putting the auto shift back into park didn't slow it down until it swerved and rammed in reverse into a city fence which is what halted the vehicle. My entire family is completely shaken by this. We just called the police, called our insurance, etc. Truck has been removed by cutting the fence, etc and has been towed. Further internet search has revealed (on edmunds) 2006 Lincoln Navigator brake failure. My entire family could have been seriously injured in this incident.

6 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 04/14/2008

2006 Lincoln Navigator the transmission is got problems and I fell of a running board that was defective was hospitalized I asked downy Ford if there was a recall on the trans they said no and refused to check the trans when last serviced.

7 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 01/20/2008

Driving from home to charleston SC got to last exit the car shut off restarted and put it back in gear it shut off again. 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The car stalls repeatedly whenever the transmission is placed in reverse. Purchased from carmax March 28,2007 mi 60,315.

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8 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2007 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 03/24/2007

While braking normally my engine contined to rev and my vehicle continued to accelerate. I had to push the brake down as hard as I could to avoid hitting the car in front of me.

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9 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 10/05/2006

: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The dealership rebuilt the automatic transmission, but this did not repair the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership and the gear shifter assembly was replaced. Then the automatic transmission control valve was replaced. The vehicle has not been driven since the last repair was made. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled between 20 and 40 mph. The door lock switch was inoperative, the mirrors would not return to their orignal setting. Updated 10/27/06.

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10 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 09/29/2006

: the contact stated the vehicle would not properly accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the transmission was burning fluid and the transmission needed to be rebuilt.

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11 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 02/09/2006

We have been having brake, transmission and air suspension problems that have become more frequent. The vehicle has been back to the dealer more than six times to be repaired, but they have done nothing as they claimed that computer showed nothing happened or the could not find the cause of the problems. Ford sent a field representative to inspect the vehicle, but he said the same thing. Was told by a dealer that Ford did risk studies and weighed the cost of admitting to an issue, and letting a few people get injured or die over the cost it would pay in the event of a recall. The dealer we purchased our Lincoln Navigator from has banned me from getting this looked at again at his dealership, and as mentioned in the Ford database I am flagged wherever I go. Also, they have had an authorized Ford after market vendor install an illegal device on my vehicle tv viewing by the driver, at the dealership and as a part of their normal selling practice.

12 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 05/19/2005

The consumer stated 2005 Lincoln Navigator was having problems with the suspension and the gear shift. The vehicle has been in the repair shop three times. The manufacturer has not been called. The consumer talked to the dealer, and they could not help him. The first time the electrical work was done, it was fixed. Afterwards, the vehicle has been in the shop the past wee, and nothing has been fixed. No date was set when the vehicle will be fixed. The dealership does not know when the parts will come in.

13 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 03/30/2005

While shifting the transmission would down shift on its own. Driver heard a clanking sound. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated.

14 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 11/16/2004

Transmission completely went out at 56,000 miles- cost me $ 4,000. 00 fuel pump went out at 76,000 miles- cost $ 800/ electrical and relay problems engine spark plugs fell out of engine currently in dealership replacing engine 81,000 miles- cost over $ 4,000.

15 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 03/19/2004

While traveling down highway about 65-70 mph the veh suddenly started slowing down and after pulling over would not accelarate. After inspection I learned the transmission went out. Service engine light was on but problem was not detected with transmission.

16 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 02/17/2004

When the shifter was engaged into park the vehicle rolled backwards without warning.

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17 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 07/06/2003

Complete transmission burnout, that had to be replaced with a new one.

18 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 10/01/2001

When driving at speeds of about 20 mph transmission feels like it stays in high gear while decelerating forcing engine to stall. Dealer cannot remedy problem.

19 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1999 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 07/07/2001

Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started rocking from side to side. When applying gears vehicle was streaking. Dealership was aware of problem.

20 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 03/12/2001

This is a very serious safety problem -danger ! I have no vehicle and Ford motor CO. Refuses to help. What if there had been a child in front of my car. It starts in reverse and drive. The vehicle was started in drive, accelerated forward and hit a tree before I could stop it. Please investigate as soon as possible. Someone could have been seriously hurt or killed.

21 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 01/02/2001

While driving vehicle's transmission "jumps and surges" erratically without warning. Consumer feels as if vehicle is going to stall. Problem has been occurring for about 1 year. Dealer has checked several times and unable to determine cause of problem. Ts.

22 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2000 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 11/03/2000

While driving there was total brake failure due to a broken brake disc which may have caused a crash. Also, problem with transmission which caused vehicle to stall unexpectedly.

23 Automatic Transmission problem of the 1998 Lincoln Navigator

Failure Date: 06/14/2000

While driving at highway speeds the transmission on my Navigator went out and caused me to almost be killed on the ohio turnpike. This happened 3 times and all the dealer could do was insult me. I hope that no one else has this problem b/c if it weren't for my driving ability I would be sending this from the grave!!!!.



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