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2025 Lincoln

Navigator 4WD

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

Lincoln Navigator: best and worst years
2025 Lincoln Navigator 4WD (photo 1 of 2)
2025 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Part-time 4-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

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
510 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, 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
78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
122 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
5,928 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
11

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsStandard
  • Heated seatsStandard
  • Heated steering wheelStandard
  • Leather seatsStandard
  • Massaging seatsStandard
  • Memory seatStandard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedStandalone option
  • Ventilated seatsStandard

Audio

  • Premium audio (any brand)Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view cameraStandard
  • Backup cameraStandard
  • Head-up displayStandard
  • Parking sensorsStandard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise controlStandard
  • Automatic emergency brakingStandard
  • Blind-spot monitorStandard
  • Hands-free highway drivingUnconfirmedStandard
  • Lane-keeping assistStandard

Convenience

  • Android AutoStandard
  • Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Keyless entryStandard
  • Navigation systemStandard
  • Power liftgateStandard
  • Push-button startStandard
  • Remote startStandard
  • Third-row seatingStandard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
  • Wireless phone chargingStandard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlightsStandard
  • Roof railsStandard
  • Tow packageStandard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE15%
  • SERVICE BRAKES10%
  • STEERING10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 20 total.

Lincoln Navigator: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

130 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM 54888

    Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 10-Mar-2026 and equipped with power autofold exterior mirrors may exhibit concerns with the passenger mirror not automatically folding in or out at times, while the driver side mirror automatically folds properly. This may be due to the software in the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM). To correct the condition, reprogram the DDM and PDM using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (

  • May 30, 2026POWER TRAINTSB 26-2263

    This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated MIL with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This may be due to a dam

  • May 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTCU-26.2.11.4 Navigator

    Quality improvements include: -Addresses Key off load battery usage caused by the Telematics Control Unit Wi-Fi not going to sleep when the vehicle is turned off

  • May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMECG-26.2.11.4 Navigator

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

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54878

    Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing module (DSP) with U0238 stored in the audio control module (ACM). This may be due to the DSP. To determine if the DSP is the root cause, remove the DSP fuse from the battery junction box (BCMC fuse F40 for Aviator, BCMC fuse F138 for Nautil

  • May 15, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERSSM 54826

    Some 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a condition where a front window does not respond to one-touch controls, does not open all the way and/or bounces back when using the one-touch close function. Inform customers that engineering is aware of this condition and is investigating a service solution which is expected to be available by the end of Q2 2026. Replacement or reprogramming of the DDM and/or PDM and/or any other components

  • May 12, 2026SEATSSSM 54819

    Some 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats (minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a condition where the second-row seat does not return to the latched position (under power) after pressing the power return button (located on the outboard side of the seatback). To confirm a vehicle is built with a certain minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner in the Professional Technician Syste

  • May 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54810

    Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid and 2025-2026 Aviator vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing module (DSP) with U0238 stored in the audio control module (ACM). This may be due to the DSP. To determine if the DSP is the root cause, remove the DSP fuse from the battery junction box (BCMB fuse F40 for Aviator, BCMB fuse F138 for Nautil

  • and 122 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.