2007 Lincoln Navigator
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Lincoln Navigator. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Ford IS recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Owner complaints
45 complaints2 involved a crash4 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rocker arms, finding that the engine lacked adequate compression, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
- Structure › Body
Driver's door latch will not open from inside the vehicle
- Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
Takata recall. At a slow speed, with the foot on the brake, vehicle accelerates. Speed IS generally under 10 mph and has happened during turning...either left or right. Specifically: it happened once turning left into a parking spot; it happened making a slow right hand turn on a street; it…
Takata recall. At a slow speed, with the foot on the brake, vehicle accelerates. Speed IS generally under 10 mph and has happened during turning...either left or right. Specifically: it happened once turning left into a parking spot; it happened making a slow right hand turn on a street; it happened again during a left hand turn into a parking garage. We took it to a shop and the mechanic drove it. It happened to him as well, but I don't have the specifics for the one incident, but he also experienced the brakes not engaging normally to the point where he had to push extremely hard on the brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle IS still with the mechanic. I'm not sure if he's finding the exact cause of the problem. The master cylinder has been replace so far, but 3 of the 5 or 6 incidents occurred afterwards. We did contact the local lincoln dealership service department and they told us they have never heard of a similar incident. We just purchased the vehicle second hand and have only owned it for 2 weeks. It started the day after purchase. It's dangerous and we don't know where to turn since we bought the vehicle "as IS". Will follow up with the mechanic tomorrow, 05/13/2019.
- Fuel/propulsion system
My 2007 lincoln navigator may need rail cross-over hose because it contains weak areas. The hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. This IS what I'm smelling outside of my truck.
- Electrical system
Water appears to have leaked into the interior fuse box , damaging many items and wires under fuse box , wires are sitting in water, causing corruption and loss of lights and other functions
- Fuel/propulsion system · Steering · Unknown or other
Was driving car shut off...bought new battery instantly, then replaced crankshaft sensor because after car shutoff it wouldnt start back up...
- Electrical system
The a/c stops blowing and functioning. Recall # tsb-08-9-1 from 10-23-2008 states this exact issue. When a/c IS selected the blower motor automatically goes to high.
- Structure › Body
Hydraulic struts (lift support) for both front hood and power liftgate completely fail and cannot stay open.
- Unknown or other
Running board on driver side does not retract after closing the doors. it remains deployed. have to use my foot to assist it to close.....often. tried using WD-40 to lubricate the hinges but this only serves as a temporary fix. Issues returns shortly thereafter.
- Unknown or other
My driver side door latch IS broken.....i cant get out of my car...and cant really figure out how to fix
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. While starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the rpms increased. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral for the rpms to decrease. The contact mentioned that this was the second time the…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. While starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the rpms increased. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral for the rpms to decrease. The contact mentioned that this was the second time the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Electrical system · Structure › Body
My car was parked in my driveway. I opened the back hatch to allow my children to load their violins in the back before taking them to school. the hatch suddenly came down quickly on its own, slamming down. it hit my son's arm just as he pulled away from the car. it could have caused him great bodily harm. every time I push the remote to open the hatch it opens completely then slams back down.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel tank failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Unexplained acceleration without warning
- Electrical system
The truck started on fire around the front passenger seat while I was driving ,i pulled over rescued my dog ran to the grass area and watch it burn to the ground. This was june 13,2015
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. updated 5/20/15*cn the consumer stated the mechanic advised if a spark was to occur the vehicle could have caught fire. Updated 9/17/2015*js
- Unknown or other
Driver's side retractable running boards keeps getting stuck in open position and keeps trying to retract while driving, after research found out running boards have been malfunctioning on navigators since early 2000. Ford mercury will not recall even though they know its a vehicle defect. drivers seat and steering wheel will not stay where its set will reset it self sometimes while driving
- Power train
On friday, august 29, 2014 at 1200 hours, I parked my vehicle in a mcdonald's parking lot. I backed into a space (the driveway was slanted down to the middle of the parking lot), moved the gear shifter to park, got out of the vehicle. I walked in front of the vehicle, stopped to watch traffic for a…
On friday, august 29, 2014 at 1200 hours, I parked my vehicle in a mcdonald's parking lot. I backed into a space (the driveway was slanted down to the middle of the parking lot), moved the gear shifter to park, got out of the vehicle. I walked in front of the vehicle, stopped to watch traffic for a clearing to cross the parking lot, and the vehicle bumped me from behind. It was slowly moving towards the center of the parking lot. I jumped back in the vehicle and applied the brake to stop its forward motion. I checked the gear shifter which indicated that it was in park. But, I was able to move the gear shifter out of park, place it in reverse and back the vehicle in the parking space, and again placed the gear shifter in park. Again the vehicle started drifting forward. I tried several more times to place the gear shifter in park. Finally, it seemed to hold. I went in to eat my lunch and returned to my vehicle. The gear shifter would not come out of park. After several tries, it finally did. I drove the vehicle straight home. I placed the gear shifter in park numerous times before it would hold and the vehicle stopped moving. Each time the gear shifter indicated that it was in park. I applied the emergency brake and contacted the ford dealership, alan jay ford, 3201 us hwy 27 sebring, fl 33870, 888-448-1737, and spoke to [xxx] in the service department. Since it was the labor day weekend, the first available appointment IS next tuesday, september 2, 2014 at 0800 hours. I hope to be able to get the gear shifter out of park and into drive tuesday morning for this appointment. this IS a safety hazard. The gear shifter shows itself in the park position but IS intermittently not holding. The vehicle moves on its own as it did in the mcdonald's parking lot, bumping up against my back. Fortunately, it was slow moving this time. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL * the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 140,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
While making a left turn the engine shut off and barley got through the turn without getting hit by on coming traffic. Vehicle was towed to closest garage and checked out. the wires on the fuel pump in the tank were melted. Called lincoln and they said they had no recalls and could not do anything…
While making a left turn the engine shut off and barley got through the turn without getting hit by on coming traffic. Vehicle was towed to closest garage and checked out. the wires on the fuel pump in the tank were melted. Called lincoln and they said they had no recalls and could not do anything about it, at that temperature don't know why it didn't explode or start a fire since it IS sitting in the gas tank.. *tr
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42, 000. updated 6/27/14 updated 07/11/2014 *js
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the brakes failed and the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. The vin was not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake system engaged without any warning and made a very loud growling noise.. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake system engaged without any warning and made a very loud growling noise.. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. updated 02/11/14*lj the consumer stated there were no brakes for approximately 7-10 seconds. Updated 02/11/14
- Air bags · Structure › Body
Driving to work. Going 45-50 mph, a dog runs in front of me, and swerved and hit a tree. The airbags did not deploy, resulting in serious injuries. Trying to find an attorney take the case. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the engine became inoperable after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where they noticed that the fuel pump was melted and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the engine became inoperable after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where they noticed that the fuel pump was melted and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the part would not be available until approximately one month later. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11005305This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to remove and cap the vacuum supply line or to reprogram the transfer case control module (TCCM) and replace any worn vacuum and/or IWE components.
- 10243490When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- 10235153For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repairs and additional vehicle down time. Make sure all appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures are followed when diagnosing the condition prior to all module replacements and only order modules using the correct VIN.
- 10214754Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to remove and cap the vacuum supply line or to reprogram the transfer case control module (TCCM) and replace any worn vacuum and/or IWE components.
- 10181917Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to remove and cap the vacuum supply line.
- 10177863This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
- 10156863Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10155551Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
- 10143079Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both banks/cylinder heads with part number 3L3Z-6564-A, not just the faulty roller follower(s). When replacing the camshaft roller followers, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
- 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10109021When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. Replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. The updated 'brown' spark plug boots are longer than the black boots to accommodate a running change in the spark plug length. The ignition coil bodies and spring/resistor are transferable and only the rubber boots require replacement. Failure to install the spark plug boots provided with the replacement engine could lead to drivability concerns.
- 10056148Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 F-150, F-250, F-350, expedition, mark LT, navigator.
- 10032234Ford: some multiples vehicles replacements may require revised as built data. The new level sjb service part introduced between 10/07 and 02/08 will require entry of as built data.
- 10032232Ford: water leaks, wind noise and/or noise on opening/closing the moon roof/roof opening panel. The 2004-07 wsm manual provides two separate procedures for moon roof height a horizontal adjustments. Height and horizontal procedures need to done together. Manual procedures IS in the process of being updated.
- 10032226Lincoln: may exhibit an ashtray door that IS slow to open or does not open fully. Before replacing the center console trim panel, verify that the ashtray itself IS fully seated in the trim panel. The ashtray door will get stuck if the ashtray IS not fully seated.
- 10028736Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and IS often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak.
- 10028729Ford: some expedition and navigator vehicles may exhibit the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with dtc p0345 and/or p0349 without any driveability symptoms.
- 10028169Ford: vehicles with anti-lock brake control system dtc c2777. May exhibit an anti-lock brake control system (ABS) light on with a diagnostic trouble code dtc c2777. Pinpoint test g in work shop manual secion 206-09.
- 10027987Ford: steering wheel angle circuit and/or signal failure-c1277-c1278-built on or before 4/10/08. Vehicles may exhibit a traction control light (tcl) on with diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10026382Ford/lincoln: eatc blower intermittently inoperative-stuck on high/off. Blower motor IS inoperative no matter what speed or temp setting or the blower motor IS stuck on high speed or off.
- 10026363Ford/lincoln: stability/traction control indicator; sliding car icon: on or flashing; dtc c1996 or sensitive esc/rsc activation no codes. Affect some 2007-2008 expeditions and navigators.
- 10023991ABS light on--vehicles built before 2/15/2007.
- 10022762Failed tcm programming
- 10022288Harsh 1-2 and/or 2-1 shifts, tip-in hesitation or surge, and/or long engagement time.
- 10022240Instrument panel lights dim - spdjb must learn resistance values of dimmer.
- 10021979Buck/jerk/hesitation - less than 1/4 tank of fuel.
- 10021385Rear wheel speed sensor repair recommendation.
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