NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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.
This page covers 6 recalls, 30 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 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
For the 2017 Lincoln Navigator, brake-related complaints make up the largest share of what owners report. Multiple owners describe brake fluid leaks serious enough to make the vehicle feel unsafe to drive, and some report that dealers were unable or unwilling to address the issue. A smaller group of owners reports warning messages, specifically Hill Start and Service AdvanceTrac alerts, appearing at startup, sometimes accompanied by the steering becoming stiff and requiring noticeably more effort to turn. Visibility complaints, primarily involving a distorted or unreliable rearview camera image during reversing, come up across a handful of reports as well. One isolated report describes gasoline leaking into the oil pan, resulting in heavily diluted oil, though that detail doesn't recur across multiple complaints.
30
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 6 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from the LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors, which can short circuit and ignite.
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 brake side, the brake master cylinder can allow fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster, reducing braking power, lengthening stopping distances, and in some cases triggering a red brake warning light on the dashboard. This brake concern applies only to vehicles equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for the same underlying problem. Rounding out the list, the rearview camera can display a distorted, flipped, or completely blank image when the vehicle is in reverse, cutting off the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
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
Brake fluid may leak from the master cylinder into the brake booster, reducing braking effectiveness. A warning chime and red brake indicator may appear.
What the fix does
Ford will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect or replace the brake booster as needed at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may develop a leak that allows brake fluid to seep from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What the fix does
The brake master cylinder will be replaced. If it is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced at no cost.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake master cylinder may develop a leak that allows brake fluid to seep from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder. If leaking is confirmed, the brake booster will also be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
