NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to stop working.
This page covers 8 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Lincoln Navigator.
17–18 mpg combined
13.1–13.8 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator has 8 recalls, the most serious being a front axle pinion that can fracture, potentially locking the front wheels or cutting 4-wheel drive without warning, and a brake line routing issue where the front brake lines can rub against the air cleaner outlet pipe, leak fluid, and reduce braking ability.
On the electrical and visibility side, two separate recalls address rearview camera failures where the image can freeze or disappear when reversing, and certain driver assistance features can drop out alongside it. The windshield wiper arms can also break and leave the wipers inoperative in wet conditions. Trailer lighting is affected as well: a separate recall covers a wiring issue that can cause trailer lights or trailer brakes to stop working, reducing the trailer's visibility to other drivers and making it harder to control.
Two lower-severity recalls round out the list. The owner's manual on vehicles with third-row seating omits instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints, which can lead to improper positioning in a crash. Some vehicles may also be missing the airbag warning label from the dashboard.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to stop working.
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What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Image Processing Module A may unexpectedly restart, causing the rearview camera and advanced safety features—including collision warning, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring—to stop working.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed in the Image Processing Module A at no cost, either at a dealership or wirelessly to your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake lines may rub against the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and crack, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing your braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace either the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag warning label on the dashboard may be missing, which means the vehicle doesn't have the required safety information label.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you the warning label at no cost. Letters were sent December 19, 2024. Call 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing head restraints in certain seating positions, making these vehicles non-compliant with federal head restraint safety standards.
What the fix does
Ford will mail free owner's manual addendums with instructions for adjusting and removing center-position head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front axle pinion may lack proper heat treatment, making it susceptible to fracturing during use.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set, or the entire axle assembly if the pinion is already broken.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.