2013 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 2013 Lincoln Navigator problems
The 2013 Lincoln Navigator has several common problems reported by owners, including issues with the engine, electrical system, power train, and automatic transmission.
- Electrical System Issues: There have been complaints about the Sync features in the 2013 Lincoln Navigator, with issues such as inoperative features, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button operation.
- Power Train Problems: The 2013 Lincoln Navigator has experienced power train issues, particularly with the automatic transmission. Some vehicles experience a clunking noise in the driveline at highway speeds, which can be resolved by reprogramming the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration.
- Automatic Transmission Issues: The 2013 Lincoln Navigator has an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure for vehicles equipped with a 6R80, 6R100, or 6R140 automatic transmission.
- Visibility/Wiper Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the wiper system, particularly at highway speeds. This issue may require a reprogramming of the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration.
In summary, the 2013 Lincoln Navigator has several common problems reported by owners, including engine issues, electrical system problems, power train problems, automatic transmission issues, and visibility/wiper problems. It is important for potential buyers to be aware of these issues and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
2013 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:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Lincoln Navigator vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2013 Lincoln Navigator complaints
The NHTSA has received 9 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Lincoln Navigator.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5LMJJ2J59DE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: As per Ford Customer Satisfaction Programs 19B05 and 19N01 down shift and molded lead frame. My truck was brought into the dealership to verify the problem. Codes revealed that the molded lead frame and output sped sensor went bad. My 2013 Navigator has 62,000 miles. It was determined that my vehicle was 60 something days over the time limit for the repair and I would have to pay the $1500 to cover the repair! Now I see Ford is issuing a recall! I had the vehicle at the dealer waiting for weeks to get the part. I took the vehicle back as the service advisor told me they did not know when the parts would arrive. I was driving the vehicle several days after picking it up and the rear wheels locked up doing 45 mph. The vehicle behind me hit the back right of my vehicle causing $1900 worth of damage!
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-30
- VIN: 5LMJJ2H53DE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I have had this issue happen 3 times the last couple of months.this last time I was driving in traffic and all of a sudden, the motor started humming like it was in neutral. In just a second or two I thought maybe I hit the gear shift, but I had not. I pulled over and turned the car off. waited a couple of minutes, then started it again. As I pulled onto a busy street, I pushed the gas to go and it happened again. this time i am in traffic where I cannot pull over, pressed the gas again hoping it would go as traffic was coming behind me. The car then jumped and started to act like it was getting to much gas. so i let off the gas again, it then was rolling and i barely pressed on the gas and it seemed to be normal. I drove it to my mechanic and he kept it for a week drove everywhere, no problem. i pick it up and it did the same thing sounding like it was in neutral, then was ok.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-25
- VIN: 5lmjj2j59de
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle made a screeching sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with wheel speed sensor failure. The contact was informed that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and directed the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-26
- VIN: 5LMJJ2J52DE
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON ACCESS ROAD ABOUT 45 MPH THE CAR JOLTED VERY HARD CAUSING ME TO NEARLY LOSE CONTROL COMPLETELY. THE SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO AND IT SEEMED LIKED THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR THEN IT WOULDN'T MOVE. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED UNDER AND ALL AROUND CAR AND TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT. IT SEEMED FINE FOR ABOUT 2 MILES THEN DID SAME THING. I TURNED CAR OFF AND CALLED TOW GUY TO TAKE IT HOME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-01
- VIN: 5LMJJ3J5XDE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE WARNING INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS MANUFACTURED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-15
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO ENTER, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS KNOCKED BY THE VEHICLE AS IT CONTINUED TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED ADJUSTED THE TIMING IN THE TRANSMISSION BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-13
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5LMJJ3J58DE
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: HEAD ON COLLISION ON DRIVERS SIDE OF FRONT OF NAVIGATOR; HOWEVER, ONLY THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO PASSENGER IN THE SEAT, ONLY I WAS DRIVING, BUT MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. IT SEEM ODD TO ME...UPDATED 10/15/15 *BF
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-04
- VIN: 5LMJJ2J55DE
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: I HAVE A 2013 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THAT HAS SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH IT'S RAIN SENSING WIPERS. THEY WILL STOP COMPLETELY DURING A RAIN OR RAIN/SNOW STORM. OTHER TIMES THEY WON'T COME ON BY THEMSELVES. THEY INSTEAD HAVE TO BE TURNED ON MANUALLY. THEY HAVE COME ON AND STAYED ON FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES WHEN THERE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY NO RAIN OR MOISTURE IN THE AIR. I AM SURE YOU WILL AGREE WITH ME THAT THIS CAN PROVE TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. WE ALSO HAVE DOCUMENTATION ON THE DEALER'S WORK ORDERS SHOWING THE TIMES WE HAD BROUGHT OUR VEHICLE IN FOR THE PROBLEMS. WE HAVE PICTURES PROVING OUR PROBLEM BUT THESE PICTURES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY IGNORED BY BOTH THE LINCOLN REPS THEMSELVES AND THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE FROM NEW LAST MAY' WILLIAMS AUTO GROUP IN SAYRE, PA. FROM THEIR TESTS THE WIPERS 'WORK AS THEY WERE DESIGNED TO'. I AM GOING THROUGH THE PA LEMON LAW NOW BUT I WAS JUST CURIOUS IF THERE HAD BEEN OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS, FORD OR LINCOLN, THAT HAVE REPORTED THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM. WHAT MAKES THIS VERY TROUBLESOME IS BOTH THE COMPANY'S AND THE WILLIAMS GROUP IGNORING OUR PROOF -- THE PICTURES. PREVIOUSLY WE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OUR TAILGATE OPENING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, OUTSIDE MIRRORS MOVING ON THEIR OWN, DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTING ON ITS OWN AND THE KEY LOCK NOT OPERATING AS IT SHOULD. EVEN THOUGH NONE OF THESE WERE ABLE TO BE RECONSTRUCTED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THERE WERE 3 INSTANCES WHERE THESE WERE WITNESSED BY THE DEALER'S SERVICE EMPLOYEES. SO THEY DID GO AHEAD AND REPLACE MANY OF THE MODULES BUT HAVE DONE NOTHING WITH THE WIPERS. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-25
- VIN: 5LMJJ2H57DE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER'S FOOT BECAME TRAPPED IN THE RETRACTABLE RUNNING BOARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5500.
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