Power Train Problems of Lincoln Navigator

Lincoln Navigator owners have reported 173 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (96 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (23 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lincoln Navigator

The Power Train problem

The contact's wife owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gear shifter independently shifted to park and other gears while driving over a railroad track. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and operated as intended. A dealer was contacted.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

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   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

On August 20, 2026, while traveling about 45 mph, I accelerated to merge onto a highway while passing a slow-moving semi, with traffic approaching from behind. The transmission unexpectedly disengaged and the vehicle completely lost propulsion. The gear indicator showed neutral.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to roll forward after shifting into park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Wheels are not safe and very dangerous and randomly breaking off all screws while driving and ruined the frame and drive shaft transmission suspension etc. . . Highway 10 west and vehicle became unstoppable as brakes also new but failed without 4th wheel this occurred 1st on morning after st   Read details...




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