The 2006 Lincoln Navigator has 3 recalls, the most serious being a tire defect where driver's-side front and rear tires may have sustained internal belt damage during production, which can lead to tread separation and loss of vehicle control.
The second issue involves the automatic transmission's parking mechanism. A guide plate inside the transmission may have been manufactured incorrectly, preventing the parking pawl from fully engaging when the shifter is moved to Park. The instrument cluster and shifter indicator can both show Park as selected while the transmission is not actually locked, leaving the vehicle free to roll on any inclined surface if the parking brake is not also applied.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles have an automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate that was incorrectly manufactured and may not work properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A faulty guide plate in the transmission can prevent the parking pawl from locking properly. When you shift to PARK, the display shows PARK but the transmission may not actually lock, allowing the vehicle to roll if parked on a slope without the parking brake engaged.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the parking pawl guide plate to restore proper transmission locking when PARK is selected.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front and rear tires on the driver's side may have damage in the center tread from manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect all four tires for tread damage and replace any damaged tires.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
