Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Lincoln Navigator

Lincoln Navigator owners have reported 14 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Lincoln Navigator


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Lincoln Navigator

The Warnings problem

The collision warning doesn't warn sometimes. Nothing goes off when im approaching and or have slammed on my breaks to avoid a collision. Sometimes it goes off at a great distance when it doesn't make sense to go off. I just bought the car used and have noticed this a lot.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator l. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked violently while accelerating and while reversing on a hill.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

This vehicle has been returned to service 5 times. It is currently in service for the same 4 issues that it was taken to service for the very first time on 12/10/2025. This includes inappropriate braking on the interstate, driver window malfunction, the key intermittently stops working, and the   Read details...




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