2004 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (19) · Electrical System (5) · Air Bags (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
62 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (98)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this 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 a
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Wheels 2020-10-16 · TSB 20-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 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 procedur
Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this 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
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 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
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 98 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-14 · Visibility/Wiper · 250,250 mi“rear window exploded shattering the glass completely. occurred once the engine was off while parked.…”
2020-08-31 · Visibility/Wiper · 1,041 mi“[xxx]. air suspension air track radiation electrician and air conditioner went out. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr…”
2020-08-31 · Visibility/Wiper · 1,041 mi“airbags for now completely so does the air compressor cars without airbags went out brakes went out radiator went out completely the car is falling apart…”
2020-07-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 32,961 mi · 💥 crash“the vehicle engaged in involuntary acceleration (in reverse) from stationary position right after shifting gears from parking 'p' to reverse 'r' and disengaging the parking brake. the brakes were being applied during this gear change. the car started moving in reverse as soon as the driver let off the brakes. the driver then reapplied the brakes bu…”
2020-02-03 · Suspension · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the rear air suspension had failed causing the rear end to bounce up and down and while driving a clanking noise was present coming from the front driver side wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front suspension arm was needed to be rep…”
2020-01-15 · Wheels · 50 mi“tires kep going cuz of the alll because this is benching is out in the back and tires keep going…”
2020-01-15 · Wheels · 1,270 mi“the back air bags are not even 3 months i pit in the front.…”
2019-10-11 · Unknown Or Other“i let my driver glass up in down my glass have cracked badly something gone on…”
2019-09-16 · Suspension“air suspension will not pump up, ripped off oil filter car bottoms out and vehicles lose control…”
2019-08-23 · Traction Control System · 163,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln navigator. while driving 70 mph, extra force was required to turn the steering wheel right and left, and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to brill's auto sales (388 southampton rd, westfield, ma 01085, (413) 568-9487) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft and driv…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.