Model year
2017 Lincoln Navigator
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 32 complaints for the 2017 Lincoln Navigator (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (4). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 109 complaints
- 2001 81 complaints
- 2002 32 complaints
- 2003 127 complaints
- 2004 86 complaints
- 2005 48 complaints
- 2006 60 complaints
- 2007 45 complaints
- 2008 30 complaints
- 2009 10 complaints
- 2010 16 complaints
- 2011 9 complaints
- 2012 12 complaints
- 2013 14 complaints
- 2014 17 complaints
- 2015 21 complaints
- 2016 25 complaints
- 2017 32 complaints
- 2018 52 complaints
- 2019 85 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 33 complaints
- 2022 21 complaints
- 2023 7 complaints
- 2024 16 complaints
- 2025 13 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V572000 · Sep 3, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera…
25V236000 · Apr 11, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
25V091000 · Feb 14, 2025
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
22V648000 · Aug 26, 2022
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
22V150000 · Mar 11, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Complaints
32 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended SUV 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| Extended SUV 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| SUV 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| SUV 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Navigator L 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Navigator 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Navigator L 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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