2006 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (11) · Engine (7) · Engine And Engine Cooling (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
54 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (34)
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:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when 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 wi
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 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 affe
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-09-03 · Vehicle Speed Control“fuel gauge says zero miles to empty and will not take any gas more than a few gallons before kicking pump off. gauge shows it's over heating but if you turn ignition off and turn right back on it resets and is fine. codes come back saying nothing about fuel or cooling, but only something about speed control in the hub. sounds like an electrical iss…”
2020-02-25 · Unknown Or Other · 146,782 mi“it starts shaking then it says engine fail safe mode and then turns off while driving…”
2020-01-31 · Engine · 120,400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign and attempting to move forward, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle hesitated. the check engine warning light then illuminated. the contact also stated that while attempting to park the vehicle on another occasion the vehicle sta…”
2018-12-09 · Suspension · 45,000 mi“the suspension on this suv is extremely dangerous i have replaced the suspension airbags oh rings compressors multiple times and each time it turns cold and i live in arizona the car drops and on able to drive it due to extreme violent shaking to wear the car seems like it's going to roll over something needs to be done with the suspension on this …”
2018-03-12 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 100,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that it was difficult to start the vehicle. aaa was contacted for assistance. while attempting to jump start the vehicle, the tow truck operator noticed electrical sparks in the rear fuse panel. the battery was disconnected and the contact was informed to have the vehicle diagnosed. …”
2018-02-20 · Suspension · 1,000,000 mi“a notification appeared on the screen to check suspension while driving on the freeway at least 65 miles per hour.…”
2018-02-13 · Suspension · 50 mi“takata inflators do not work in cold weather. below a certain temperature the car begins to bounce uncontrollably. makes for a dangerous situation when driving and this begins to ocurr.…”
2017-11-20 · Suspension · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. while driving various speeds, the air suspensions malfunctioned. the contact stated that the air suspensions were lowered to the point where the contact could not steer the vehicle or make sharp turns. allen visual ford in monroe, georgia was made aware of the failure and replaced the air suspensions, …”
2017-08-03 · Air Bags · 177,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. while driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to change lanes, the left lane suddenly stopped and the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. the passenger air bag deployed, but the driver side air bag did not deploy. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the…”
2017-07-06 · Service Brakes · 68,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. while the vehicle was stopped, the contact smelled burning rubber and plastic. the contact noticed smoke and flames emerging from both the front driver and passenger sides. the fire department was not called and the contact extinguished the fire. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.