This page covers 3 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 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
The 2026 Lincoln Navigator has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's power seat, which can unexpectedly slide backward while driving due to a software fault in the obstacle detection system, making it harder to reach the pedals and steer.
A second recall covers trailer lighting: the rear tow connector can fail to supply power to a trailer's lights or brakes, leaving the trailer invisible to other drivers and harder to slow in an emergency. There is also a third recall involving seats and restraints where the available details are limited, but the filed risk points to a potential loss of vehicle control.
At a glance
What can fail
No defect description available.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update your seat control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
At a glance
What can fail
The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may fail at low speeds, causing the seat to reverse unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the seat control module software, or the update will be delivered over-the-air. Both options are free.
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.
