This page covers 7 recalls, 14 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator.
18 mpg combined
13.1 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.
Complaints for the 2024 Lincoln Navigator are spread across a handful of systems, with the powertrain and suspension drawing the most attention. On the powertrain side, owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral while driving, typically at highway speeds, sometimes accompanied by a dashboard warning message. Suspension and ride quality come up repeatedly as well, with multiple owners describing persistent vibrations at highway speeds that dealers have had difficulty resolving, one case involved a tire that couldn't be road-force balanced within spec, though the vibration continued even after a replacement. A couple of owners also report forward collision avoidance activating unexpectedly, including one account of the vehicle coming to an abrupt stop mid-travel with a brake system warning displayed that the dealer was unable to reproduce.
14
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2024 Lincoln Navigator has 7 recalls, the most serious being a misaligned engine plug that can cause a rapid oil leak, leading to a sudden engine stall while driving.
A separate brake system recall affects certain Navigators where the front brake lines can rub against the engine air intake pipe and wear through, leaking brake fluid and reducing braking ability. On the electrical and driver assistance side, a software issue can cause the rearview camera image to freeze or go blank, and a related recall covers loss of the rearview camera along with certain driver assistance features such as automatic emergency braking. Those two camera and driver assistance issues stem from separate problems but share the same real-world result: reduced visibility and awareness when reversing or navigating traffic. There is also a trailer lighting concern where the taillights or brakes on a towed trailer can stop functioning, making the trailer harder to see and control for following drivers. Rounding out the list is a missing airbag warning label on the dashboard, which is a compliance issue rather than a mechanical defect.
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.
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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 →
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 engine cup plug may be misaligned, causing the engine to lose oil rapidly.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the cup plug alignment and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine cup plug may be misaligned, causing rapid oil leakage from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the cup plug alignment and replace it if needed at no cost.
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.
