LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
62
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Complaints & Recalls

22 Complaints 62 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

62 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V455000 SAFETY RECALL
850.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2025
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 25S75
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V442000 SAFETY RECALL
200.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2025
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Potential Risk:
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 25S72
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V852000 SAFETY RECALL
27.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2024
Safety Issue:

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 with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potential Risk:
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 24C39
Notice Date: Dec 19, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2024
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V598000 SAFETY RECALL
177.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 23S48
Notice Date: Nov 20, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2023
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V420000 SAFETY RECALL
691.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2023
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 23C20
Notice Date: Jul 21, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2023
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V346000 SAFETY RECALL
66.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 17, 2022
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Potential Risk:
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Currently the remedy is available for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty radiator fan motors, and those letters were mailed July 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S36.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 22S36
Notice Date: Jul 21, 2022
Recall Date: May 17, 2022
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V250000 SAFETY RECALL
653K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2022
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Potential Risk:
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 22S26
Notice Date: Oct 21, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2022
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 21V805000 SAFETY RECALL
777 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2021
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Potential Risk:
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LINCOLN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 21C26
Notice Date: Nov 3, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2021

Consumer Complaints

22 Complaints
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11467217 Other
Jun 2, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000 (Engine) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000 (Engine) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000 (Engine) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 11467217
Notice Date: Jun 2, 2022
Recall Date: Jun 2, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11424748 Other
Jul 14, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Within one week of delivery of this new vehicle, the transmission began slipping out of gear and the car loses power for 30-40 seconds in the middle of driving. Shift System Fault, Transmission failure, and PowerTrain Malfunction are the errors coming up on the screen- even after the vehicle was in Service for 2 weeks and they replaced the transmission valve system. Very dangerous to completely lose power on the highway.

Corrective Action:

Within one week of delivery of this new vehicle, the transmission began slipping out of gear and the car loses power for 30-40 seconds in the middle of driving. Shift System Fault, Transmission failure, and PowerTrain Malfunction are the errors coming up on the screen- even after the vehicle was in Service for 2 weeks and they replaced the transmission valve system. Very dangerous to completely lose power on the highway.

Additional Notes:

Within one week of delivery of this new vehicle, the transmission began slipping out of gear and the car loses power for 30-40 seconds in the middle of driving. Shift System Fault, Transmission failure, and PowerTrain Malfunction are the errors coming up on the screen- even after the vehicle was in Service for 2 weeks and they replaced the transmission valve system. Very dangerous to completely lose power on the highway.

Manufacturer: LINCOLN
Mfg Campaign: 11424748
Notice Date: Jul 14, 2021
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2021
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