2006 Lincoln Navigator problems
The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV marketed and sold by the Lincoln Motor Company brand of Ford Motor Company since the 1998 model year. Sold primarily in North America, the Navigator is the Lincoln counterpart of the Ford Expedition. It is the heaviest production Lincoln ever built, and is also the Lincoln with the greatest cargo capacity and the first non-limousine Lincoln to offer seating for more than six people.
Lincoln Navigator production was sourced from 1997 to 2009 at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. Since 2009, production has also been sourced from the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
Background
At the end of the 1980s, in the United States, sport-utility vehicles gradually began to transition from dedicated off-road vehicles towards dedicated family vehicles, similar to station wagons. In 1991, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer (SJ) ended its almost unchanged 28-year production run. The vehicle had gained a famous reputation for its high content, featuring the same content as a luxury sedan. A smaller, unibody Grand Cherokee (ZJ) was induced during 1992 that offered new luxury equipment and class-exclusive features. General Motors introduced the Oldsmobile Bravada in 1990 and Ford later introduced the Mercury Mountaineer in 1996, convincing several other manufacturers to introduce mid-size luxury SUVs. As full-size SUVs such as the Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Expedition are highly profitable vehicles, the Lincoln Navigator was positioned by Ford as a full-sized, luxury SUV.
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Common 2006 Lincoln Navigator problems
The Lincoln Navigator, a full-size luxury SUV, is known for its superb handling and excellent fuel economy. However, it has some common problems that owners have reported, particularly in the 2006 model year.
- Running Board Rust Damage: Some 2006 Lincoln Navigator units have been reported to have rust damage on their running boards. This issue can cause the support structure to become unstable, requiring replacement of the brackets or the entire running board. The repair cost for this problem can reach up to $1,500 for parts and labor.
- Air Suspension Problems: The Lincoln Navigator's air suspension system can cause issues, especially when drivers forget to switch it off when using a jack to lift the vehicle. This can lead to the air bags failing to self-adjust, causing the back or sides of the SUV to droop and shake. This problem is most prevalent in the 2004 model year, with repair costs for air suspension issues averaging around $2,350 for parts and service.
These problems are specific to the 2006 model year, but it is essential to be aware of the potential issues that may arise as the Lincoln Navigator accumulates mileage. The Lincoln Navigator has an average reliability score of 2.5 out of 5 from RepairPal, ranking it 5th out of 19 vehicles in the luxury vehicle category. However, the 2021 Lincoln Navigator received a predicted reliability score of 84 out of 100 from J.D. Power, and the 2007 model received a score of 4.7 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book, indicating that older models also have decent reliability.
When considering purchasing a used Lincoln Navigator, it is crucial to be aware of the common problems associated with specific model years. For the 2006 model year, potential buyers should be prepared for the possibility of running board rust damage and air suspension issues.
2006 Lincoln Navigator car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Lincoln Navigator problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Lincoln Navigator vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Lincoln Navigator
The NHTSA has received 60 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Lincoln Navigator. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
2022-09-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-09
- VIN: 5LMFU285X6L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel gauge says zero miles to empty and will not take any gas more than a few gallons before kicking pump off. Gauge shows it's over heating but if you turn ignition off and turn right back on it resets and is fine. Codes come back saying nothing about fuel or cooling, but only something about speed control in the hub. Sounds like an electrical issue but no where to be found.
2020-06-23
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-22
- VIN: 5LMFU27526L
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAGS SHOCKS. *TR
2020-02-25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-24
- VIN: 5LMFU27506L
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IT STARTS SHAKING THEN IT SAYS ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE AND THEN TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING
2020-01-31
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-22
- VIN: 5LMFU27576L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FORWARD, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. (NORTH PARK LINCOLN LOCATED AT 9207 SAN PEDRO AVENUE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,400.
2018-12-09
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-04
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE SUSPENSION ON THIS SUV IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I HAVE REPLACED THE SUSPENSION AIRBAGS OH RINGS COMPRESSORS MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME IT TURNS COLD AND I LIVE IN ARIZONA THE CAR DROPS AND ON ABLE TO DRIVE IT DUE TO EXTREME VIOLENT SHAKING TO WEAR THE CAR SEEMS LIKE IT'S GOING TO ROLL OVER SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE WITH THE SUSPENSION ON THIS VEHICLE LINCOLN NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THIS MISTAKE
2018-03-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5LMFU28546L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO START THE VEHICLE. AAA WAS CONTACTED FOR ASSISTANCE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START THE VEHICLE, THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR NOTICED ELECTRICAL SPARKS IN THE REAR FUSE PANEL. THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE WIRES WERE MELTED. THE FUSE BOX WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2018-02-20
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-20
- VIN: 5LMFU27596L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: A NOTIFICATION APPEARED ON THE SCREEN TO CHECK SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT LEAST 65 MILES PER HOUR.
2018-02-13
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-25
- VIN: 5LMFU27526L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TAKATA INFLATORS DO NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER. BELOW A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE THE CAR BEGINS TO BOUNCE UNCONTROLLABLY. MAKES FOR A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING AND THIS BEGINS TO OCURR.
2017-11-20
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-06
- VIN: 5LMFU27556L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR SUSPENSIONS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSIONS WERE LOWERED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE OR MAKE SHARP TURNS. ALLEN VISUAL FORD IN MONROE, GEORGIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE AIR SUSPENSIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
2017-08-03
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5LMFU28506L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE LEFT LANE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ANN COLLISION REPAIR CENTER WHO REPAIRED THE FRONT END, RADIATOR SUPPORT, AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.
2017-07-06
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5LMFU27516L
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER AND PLASTIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EMERGING FROM BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED AND THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BAYWAY LINCOLN (12333 GULF FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77034) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES HAD OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
2017-06-29
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-02
- VIN: 5LMFU27526L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: IN COLD WEATHER THE CARS AIR SUSPENSIONS STOPS WORKING AND THE CAR STARTS BOUNCING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHILE DRIVING. THIS TO ME IS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY ON WHEN OCCURRING ON LONG TRIPS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT I AM SEEING ALL OVER THE INTERNET.
2017-01-11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-30
- VIN: 5LMFU27586L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
2016-10-20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-30
- VIN: 5LMFU27596L
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE MAY CRACK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK
2016-08-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-15
- VIN: 5LMFU28536L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: "CLOCK SPRING RECALL" MY AIR BAG EXPLODED WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN DRIVE. VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE, RECEIVED GASHES TO MY LEFT ARM AND WATCH WAS BLOWN OFF MY WIRST. HAD CAR TOWED TO FORD DEALER. THEY DETERMINED CRACK IN WIRE ON CLOCK SPRING CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO EXPLODE . FORD RECALLED F150'S AND LINCOLN MARK LT FOR THE CLOCK SPRING AND PAID FOR DAMAGES ON A LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THAT HAD THE AIR BAG EXPLODE JUST LIKE MY EXPERIENCE DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING. REFER TO NHTSA ID 10569242. FORD MOTOR CO HAS DENIED ANY HELP FOR DAMAGES.
2016-07-18
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-20
- VIN: 5LMFU27526L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: AIR SUSPENSION ON MY VEHICLE BEGINS TO BOUNCE IN COLD WEATHER. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY O-RING. I WAS ON A LONG DISTANCE TRIP AND RAN INTO COLD WEATHER AND THE CAR STARTED BOUNCING UNCONTROLLABLY. I FEEL THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS
2016-05-10
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-24
- VIN: 5LMFU28546L
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: SUSPENSION IS MAKING NOISES, AND THE RUNNING BOARD IS RUSTY AND BOLTS CAME OUT OR BROKE OFF, AND THERE IS A CRACK IN IT, HAD I NOT BEEN HOLDING ON WHEN I GOT OUT OF CAR I WOULD HAVE FALLING. I HAD IT CHECK AND THE OTHER SIDE IS RUSTY ALSO AND ABOUT TO COME OFF.
2016-02-12
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-12
- VIN: 5LMFU27596L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND MY NAVIGATOR JUST SHUT OFF. I LOOKED AT THE INSTRUMENTS AND IT SAID ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE. I PULLED OVER AS BEST I COULD AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED IT BACK ON. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY ABOUT 3 MINUTES AWAY FROM HOME. I READ THE MANUAL AND IT MENTIONED COOLANT. I CHECKED THE COOLANT BUT IT IS COMPLETELY FULL. I'VE BEEN READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS AS IF THERE'S A FLAW. I'VE READ ABOUT HOW PEOPLE TAKE THEIR CARS IN AND HAVE DIFFERENT DIAGNOSIS AND THE ISSUE DOES NOT GET FIXED. I WILL BE TAKING MY VEHICLE IN TO FORD BUT I'M WORRIED THAT I'M GOING TO BE CHARGED A LOT OF MONEY AND IT MAY NOT EVEN REPAIR THE ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE WITH VEHICLES SHUTTING OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR EVEN AFTER I TAKE IT IN TO FORD. IF I'M ABLE TO I WILL UPLOAD MY BILL ONCE I SEE FORD.
2016-01-13
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-14
- VIN: 5LMFU28566L
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WE HAVE HAD OUR NAVIGATOR IN MANY OF TIMES WE HAVE HAD ALL OF THE PARTS IN THE SUSPENSION CHANGED. WE HAVE ALSO PUT IN A NEW COMPRESSOR. DROVE JUST FINE IN THE SUMMER SPRING AND FALL. ONCE WE GOT OUR 1 ST COLD DAY WE HAVE NO SUSPENSION AGAIN. THIS IS MY ONLY CAR AND ITS A FAMILY CAR. TRACTION DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS OUT. ON SLIPPERY ROADS TRUCK IS ALL OVER THE ROAD. THERE IS NOTHING THE DEALER CAN DO THEY HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THEY CAN AND IT STILL DOES NOT WOR . I AM AFRAID I WILL GO OFF THE ROAD WITH MY KIDS IN THE SUV. ALSO WITH NO SUSPENSION MY BACK IS NOW OUT JUST DRIVING IT TO THE STORE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE OR LINCOLN SHOULD BUY ALL OF THEM BACK. WE HAVE LESS THEN 90,000 ON THE SUV. WHEN ASKED WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY ITS COLD OUT.
2015-12-18
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5LMFU27556L
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETED STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS AHEAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE BACK AND LEGS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/07/16*LJ UPDATED 05/14/18*JB *CN
2015-10-29
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-24
- VIN: 5LMFU28546L
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE MOTOR RUNNING BOARDS, THE ALUMINUM PIECE THAT SUPPOSE TO HOLD THE RUNNING BOARDS TO THE VEHICLE, BROKE OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? I AM DRIVING, STOP AT THE LIGHT AND MAKE A LEFT TURN, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR THESE SOUND LIKE MY RUNNING BOARD ARE SLIDING OUT. I PULL OVER AND THE ENTIRE RUNNING BOARD IS HANGING OUT COMPLETELY AWAY FOR THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS BESIDE ME. I HAD TO PUSH IT BACK IN AND DROVE VERY SLOWLY SO IT WOULD NOT FALL BACK OUT AND HIT ANOTHER CAR. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE CAUSE A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT. THE RUNNING BOARD NEEDS TO BE CHECKED ON ALL 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
2015-06-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-16
- VIN: 5LMFU285X6L
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ISSUE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS AGAIN REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE ISSUE STILL PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
2015-01-22
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-11
- VIN: 5LMFU28536L
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PASSENGER STEPPED ON THE BRACKET TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND IT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
2014-11-17
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-01
- VIN: 5LMFU28506L
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
2014-11-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-14
- VIN: 5LMFU27516L
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, WITH JUST OVER 100,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER GIVING AN ENGINE FAILED SAFETY MODE ERROR ON DASH. FORTUNATELY MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND DOING 25 MPH. MUSCLED IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THIS IS ABOUT THE 4TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE 5 YEARS WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AROUND 45 MPH ON 4 LANE HIGHWAYS/ROADS. WE HAD A 2003 EXPEDITION THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEFINITELY HAS A DESIGN ISSUE THAT IMPACTS SAFETY AND THEY DO NOT WANT IT KNOWN. *TR
2006 Lincoln Navigator recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator.
2005-11-09
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
- Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-248-0186.
2005-11-09
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
- Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
2005-07-06
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.
- Consequence: OVER TIME, THE DAMAGE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW BELT CORROSION ULTIMATELY LEADING TO A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FOUR TIRES (TO ENSURE INSPECTION OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE TIRES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROTATED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE) FOR TIRE TREAD DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DAMAGED TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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