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2023 Lincoln

Navigator 2WD

Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI

Lincoln Navigator: best and worst years
2023 Lincoln Navigator 2WD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2025 model year); you're viewing the 2023.

2025 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
400
Power to weight
0.068 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.73
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
468 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
210 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
80 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
5,855 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
6

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION22%
  • ENGINE11%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING11%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 9 total.

Lincoln Navigator: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

134 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMECG-26.2.11.4.1 Navigator

    Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring

  • May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTCU-26.2.11.3 Navigator

    Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features

  • May 18, 2026POWER TRAINTSB 26-2241

    This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the proper vehicle lines, replace the transfer case mounting bolt part number from W714288-S438 to W714288-S437, update the part number W720688-S439 quantity from 2 to 1, update the part number ML3Z-7869-C claim quantity from 2 to 1 (only if necessary), update the description of CXT-10-LV6 and XT-10-QLVC by adding "transfer cas

  • May 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMECG-26.2.11.4 Navigator

    Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring

  • Apr 2, 2026POWER TRAINSSM 54719

    For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific clutch (A-F) test by a pinpoint test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing, the Clutch Assembly tests have been updated with a hyperlink to the new Transmission Line Pressure Test - Pressure Va

  • Mar 23, 2026POWER TRAINTSB 25-2587

    Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold. This may be due to the F clutch friction plates brinelling into the clutch and planetary container cylinder (7B177).

  • Mar 19, 2026POWER TRAINSSM 54674

    For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. The Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated under Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing to include this procedure. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method.

  • Mar 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSYNC-25.1.9.7.1 Navigator

    "25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"

  • and 126 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.