2019 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 2019 Lincoln Navigator problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Lincoln Navigator 2019, several common problems have been reported:
- Air Suspension Problems: The Lincoln Navigator has been prone to air suspension issues, especially in models from 1998 to 2010. Problems arise when drivers forget to switch off the air suspension when lifting the vehicle, causing air bags to fail to adjust properly, resulting in drooping and shaking of the vehicle. Repair costs for air suspension issues can be substantial, around $2,350 for parts and service.
- Electrical System Defects: Corroded battery cable ends have been reported in some 1998-2010 and 2015 Lincoln Navigators, leading to potential damage to the vehicle's electrical system. Corrosion can contaminate cable insulation and necessitate repairs like alternator replacements to resolve electrical problems.
- EGR System Malfunctions: Some units of the 1998-2010 Lincoln Navigator have experienced issues with their EGR system, particularly in dusty environments. Clogged filters on the EGR solenoid can lead to engine stuttering, rough idling, or stalling. Replacing the dirty EGR solenoid filter has been effective in resolving these issues.
- Coolant Leaks: Coolant leaks have been a common problem in certain 1999-2014 Lincoln Navigators, with owners reporting strong coolant odors, frequent engine overheating, and activated low engine coolant warning lights. Repairing coolant leaks can be challenging and may require advanced technical knowledge and skills due to the complexity of the components involved.
These issues highlight some of the key concerns faced by owners of the Lincoln Navigator 2019, ranging from mechanical to electrical and system-related problems.
2019 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:
- Seat belts problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2019 Lincoln Navigator vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2019 Lincoln Navigator
The NHTSA has received 30 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2019 Lincoln Navigator. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2019 Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
2024-10-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-01
- VIN: 5LMJJ3TT7KE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My vehicle fits all criteria for CSP 21B10 and CSP 21N03. The vehicle has 75714 miles whereas 21N03 covers up to 79,999 on this vehicle. The cold start rattle is very bad and drivability due to cam phaser issues has caused the vehicle to be not drivable, at least not safely… this vehicle meets all criteria for the recall, and the issue (confirmed by dealer - at dealership now) is the cam phasers and this recall 21N03 is the repair and they are very surprised our VIN is not listed, citing all of these vehicles require cam phaser replacement to be operable. As this is a known issue with 2018-2020 navigators with the 3.5 this should be covered by the recall.
2024-08-14
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LT6KE
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE SECOND ROW SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONERS DEPLOY AND MY KIDS CAN’T LOOSEN THE SEATBELT TO PUT IT ON. WE HAVE TO THEN PUT OUT KIDS IN THE THIRD ROW OR MESS WITH IT FOR 10 minutes TO GET IT TO RELEASE.
2024-08-14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LT6KE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DRIVER SIDE SECOND ROW WINDOW IS NOW GOING DOWN ALL BY ITSELF AND HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 5 DAYS. I CANT ROLL IT UP UNTIL I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON.
2024-08-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: 5LMJJ2TT5KE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: the engine rattles and knocks with cold start. in reviewing online, this is a very common problem. The dealership told me their service lot is full of navigators needing to have CAM? replaced. The internet confirms mechanics frustrated with spending their entire day replacing the same parts. This issue is listed on your site, but it is not a recalled item. I would suggest auditing how many of these repairs Lincoln is actually doing. I was initially told the repair cost should range between $1,000-$2,500, but after my vehicle waiting over a month in their service lot, they told me the repair cost would be $4,500. To have an issue this common on a car that cost over $100k, seems like they should take more ownership.
2024-03-30
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-14
- VIN: 5LMJJ3TT8KE
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The MIDDLE row passenger seat belt locks in place. We took it to the Lincoln dealership in San Antonio Texas and this is what their report states: Found internal failure with seat belt mechanism causing seatbelt to bind. Recommend to replace and retest. But there is no safety recall on it so they want to charge $947 to fix it. Yet, the exact same thing happened to our FRONT seat passenger seat belt! But that was fixed because of a recall.
2024-03-07
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-07
- VIN: 5LMJJ3LT6KE
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-03-04
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: 5LMJJ3LT2KE
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-02-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-04
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LT2KE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
- Summary: I purchased this vehicle 6 months ago and have had nothing but electrical issues since. The front Lincoln emblem and the rear driverside brake lights do not work. Also, the heated driver seat stopped working. I have read the lighting issue is common.
2024-02-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-03
- VIN: 5LMJJ2TT5KE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The entire electrical panel went out and therefore I was unable to see the speed I was going, how much gas I had, etc. This happened after I turned my truck back on at the gas station. It was working fine prior to turning vehicle off. The panel was out for a day then came back on.
2024-01-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-17
- VIN: 5LMJJ3TT7KE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission just revs & does not shift gears when try to take off from traffic lights or merge on highway. Shifts gears aggressively at speeds of 30-40 mph. Herky jerky and causes whiplash Lincoln reports fixing issue but I don’t think they did Safety issue.
2023-11-06
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-06
- VIN: 5LMJJ3JT9KE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: 5 dealerships unable to address rear camera recall in a timely manner. No definitive response from 5 dealers to include Rockwall Ford, Planet Ford, Planet Lincoln, Grapevine Lincoln, and David McDavid Lincoln in the Dallas area.
2023-10-28
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-08
- VIN: 5LMJJ3LT6KE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 3 tires developed sidewall 'tears' . All were on the right side of the car , 2 had less than 25000 miles and one had less than 500 miles (it was a replacement that I bought from the Ford dealer). Two exploded at low speed. Tire size 285/45R 22 114H
2023-08-28
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LT9KE
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while the vehicle was stopped, the front passenger’s side seat belt pretensioner exploded. The passenger suffered minor injuries to the chest area but did not seek medical attention. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 46,519.
2023-08-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 5LMJJ3LT7KE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Cam phasers have started to fail. Vehicle has been meticulously maintained and well taken care of. Ford even did the recall with a reprogram to supposedly fix the issue back in 2022. We always change the oil between 5,000 and 6,000 miles.
2023-08-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: 5LMJJ3LT8KE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk upon depression of the accelerator pedal while driving at various speeds or after coming to a complete stop. An unknown transmission message was displayed on the instrument panel after the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where transmission fluid was added; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
2023-03-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-27
- VIN: 5LMJJ3TT7KE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The 10 speed transmission in our car shudders and vibrates badly and gets stuck in very high gears. The problem happens most often between 17-23 miles per hour, and is most noticeable on inclines. instead of downshifting to a lower gear at lowers speeds, the car is stuck in 6-7-8 gear. This causes a long hesitation where we are worried we could get rear ended or hit at an intersection. We have been shifting the car manually with the paddle shifters to drop into a lower gear, but this also takes time and causes a delay. We have been to the dealer at least 5 times for this issue and no luck on a repair. the problem has been ongoing for over a year now. Thank You.
2023-03-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-28
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LT6KE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: could not get the lincoln way app to work, took vehicle to mark Mcclarty Lincoln dealership and was told the tcu (the unit that controls the communications in the car) needed to be replaced and the cost including parts and labor is $1181, concerned that vehicle won't report critical information as is intended to maintain safety of vehicle.
2023-02-03
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-03
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LT5KE
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: On 2/3/2023 while driving, there was a loud explosion sound in the vehicle. We immediately pulled over to try to determine the source of the sound as there were no vehicles around us, nothing near us, or over us. We opened the sunroof cover and discovered the glass had shattered. We closed the cover, exited the vehicle to look at the sunroof from the outside. We immediately called the dealership as we just purchased this vehicle used on 1/19/2023. Two weeks owning the vehicle and the sunroof explodes. We are waiting on a call back from the dealer to determine our next steps. This is definitely a safety issue as the noise could cause an accident and if the sunroof cover had been opened, the shattered glass would have been all over our family.
2023-01-19
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-13
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LTXKE
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: 2019 Lincoln Navigator Dealership delivery 9.14.22 Husband & Daughter drove around the neighborhood. Check engine light comes on suv is overheating. Husband immediately pulls into our driveway fluid is leaking out all over. Plus smoking. This was maybe two hours after it was in our possession. 9.15.22 Ford of Dalton has it towed to their dealership. 9.15.22 Suv was back in our possession. 9.21. Heard a ticking sound from the front of the suv. 9.26.22 Dropped off Suv at Ford of Hixson. 10.1.22 picked up a rental. 10.7.22 picked up suv 12.7.22 Contacted Ford Of Dalton. Hearing the same noise, plus a new clunking sound and movement below my feet on the driver side.They replaced axle, barrings. No warning other than the sound. 12.12. 22 Suv in Ford of Dalton possession. 1.12.23 Suv back in our possession. 1.13.23 hearing a sound when turning left. No warning 1.13.23 drove off a mountain where we live to take my daughter to her basketball game. Approximately 7:10 p.m my daughter and I heard a loud sound. The suv pulled us left into oncoming traffic! My suv steering wheel lost control started smoking and smelt like burning rubber!! This was the most terrifying experience in my life!! We are so lucky to be alive! If this happened anywhere else the outcome could have been very different. Luckily we were just leaving her basketball game and we’re on a side street.This suv was supposed to be our primary vehicle. It is extremely unreliable and unsafe to drive. After last nights horrible experience there is no way we will take this vehicle back. It’s very unsafe to drive. ** no warnings!
2022-10-15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-15
- VIN: 5lmjj3ht4ke
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Back up camera does not work all the time most of the time, camera does not come on when in reverse or when camera button is pressed.
2022-09-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-27
- VIN: 5LMJJ3JT0KE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle dies while in Drive. Message shows "AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P, THEN RESTART ENGINE". Dealer advised low battery voltage causing it, but vehicle starts without issue when shifting to P. Battery is only 2.5 years old.
2022-06-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-01
- VIN: 5LMJJ3LT1KE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle started to stall and seized. The contact stated that an unknown power train warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The contact stated she continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back to dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the power control module to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken back for a third time to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing another control module to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact called the dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
2022-03-21
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-01
- VIN: 5lmjj2lt1ke
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The RPM's would suddenly increase before the speed was drastically reduced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for service however, the failure persisted. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
2022-02-10
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5LMJJ2LTXKE
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The rear trunk latch disconnects from the car during any instance and projects the trunk open in a rapid manner. This issue occurred 3 times. The first time the vehicle was pulling into my garage and the trunk opened without prompting. The trunk smashed against the top of the garage and the facade of my home. Lincoln reviewed the electrical system and determined the event occurred without my involvement and replaced the latch. They did not call it a recall issue but did agree that they have seen it occur more than a few times. Subsequently, the issue occurred again. I was pulling into an indoor garage at a mall, and the trunk opened voluntarily once again. This time no damage occurred as I pulled to the side and remedied the situation. The third occurrence happened a few days ago as I dropped my 10 year old off at home. The trunk once again voluntarily opened. Each time i could've been driving at a faster speed and each time these incidences occurred I had parts of my family in the vehicle. There were never any warning lamps and the manufacturer has gone silent with what the issue is. I am concerned that this can occur at a higher rate of speed with all of my children in the car.
2021-12-29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-22
- VIN: 5LMJJ3TT8KE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: If the rear trunk gate is up and the vehicle is running the passenger compartment will fill with carbon monoxide very quickly. This usually will happen if loading luggage or items in the back of the vehicle while the engine runs. Certainly a risk if kids are left in the passenger compartment while the truck is being loaded when the engine is running.
2019 Lincoln Navigator recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2019 Lincoln Navigator.
2024-02-09
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
- Consequence: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
2023-08-25
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- Consequence: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
2023-06-09
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
- Consequence: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
2019-10-28
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
- Consequence: A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36.
2019-02-11
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Consequence: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C03.
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