Model year
2018 Lincoln Navigator
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 52 complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (20), ENGINE (12), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, 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
26V402000 · Jun 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
26V344000 · May 27, 2026
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
25V197000 · May 23, 2025
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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 lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
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.
24V852000 · Nov 8, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
24V099000 · Feb 9, 2024
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.
23V598000 · Aug 25, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
23V420000 · Jun 9, 2023
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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…
18V805000 · Nov 14, 2018
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
18V392000 · Jun 12, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
2 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
52 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 3, injury field 1, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24015 | Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Nov 15, 2024 | Jul 23, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Extended SUV 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.208 | — |
| EL Extended SUV 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.193 | — |
| SUV 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.208 | — |
| SUV 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.193 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Navigator 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Navigator L 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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