This page covers 5 recalls, 21 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2015 Lincoln Navigator are spread across several systems, with no single issue dominating the way it might on higher-volume models. Powertrain is the most-cited category, though the narratives are thin at four reports and don't point to a single repeating symptom. The electrical system draws three complaints, with the most specific pattern being a burning or melted-wire smell coming from the front passenger area, which owners say intensifies with extended running and worsens when the HVAC is active. Engine complaints account for two reports. Outside the main categories, owners also describe a second-row seat latch that fails to hold the seat to the floor, and a telescoping steering column button that stops functioning, leaving the wheel stuck in a fixed position.
21
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Lincoln Navigator has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from the LED logo lights built into the exterior mirrors, which can short circuit even while the vehicle is parked and the engine is off.
The front blower motor, located behind the glove box, can also fail in a way that raises the risk of an interior fire. On the visibility side, the rearview camera can display a blank, distorted, or inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this camera issue, which is why it appears more than once in the recall record.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera's electrical connector may be loose or damaged, causing the camera display to show a blank or distorted image.
What the fix does
The rearview camera will be replaced at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water may enter the LED logo lamps in the driver and passenger side mirrors, causing a short circuit when the lights turn on.
What the fix does
A Ford dealership will disconnect the power wires to the LED logo lamps in both mirrors.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The LED logo lights on the outside mirrors can short circuit, potentially causing electrical failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front blower motor behind the glove box may fail, affecting heating and air conditioning function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
