2008 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Electrical System (4) · Structure:body (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (28)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
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
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-23 · Service Brakes“the brake booster vacuum hose attached to the intake manifold fitting swelled over time and was close to detaching from the intake manifold fitting. this condition could allow the hose to detach from the fitting during an engine backfire, resulting in loss of power brake assist and increased brake pedal effort. as a result, stopping distance may in…”
2022-03-12 · Electrical System“turning signals don't work. i bought this used 2008 lincoln navigator with the written text on my phone that said the used car lot took the vehicle to their mechanic and he said he had fixed the problem. i called him (the mechanic) upset and said the used car lot said he fixed the problem. he said he didn't say that; the signals could not be fix…”
2020-03-16 · Wheels · 137,000 mi“factory chrome painted wheels peeling caused tire blowout on the highway. the chrome separates from the aluminum wheel and the tire starts to lose air or in my case blow out. this is a huge safety risk and there's not anything i'm able to do. this is happening with many other lincoln vehicles that have chrome painted wheels from 2007 to 2014. linco…”
2019-06-26 · Seats · 158,188 mi“my front driver seat won't go back or forward. and my running board is not working any more. on the driver side won't come out any more and the passenger side stuck out and won't go back in. i took it to my manica and he said it's a recall on the electrical system.…”
2019-05-07 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 141,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln navigator. while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal would become stuck. the contact had to depress the brake pedal more than once to stop the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…”
2019-01-11 · Structure:body · 122,000 mi“after turning the steering wheel the steering wheel will not return to center, it must be brought back manually. second, the rocker panels front and back are rusted out completely and i worry about integrity and safety of the frame.…”
2017-04-04 · Unknown Or Other · 170,000 mi“a wrench appears on my dash board, and the car starts to slow down in traffic.…”
2016-10-21 · Service Brakes · 37,000 mi“the brakes do not always function. pedal goes down to floor. brought to lincolns attention last april, june and july. we have notes and letters with heather carlyle from lincoln motor company…”
2016-10-12 · Electrical System · 124,000 mi“the suv got a check engine light and wrench symbol(power train) and began to jerk after stops at red lights or stop signs while heading to the expressway. it lost power completely,while in motion and nearly caused an accident on the belt pkwy. i had the gas pedal fully pressed down and couldn't accelerate suddenly. i had to drive with on foot on th…”
2016-09-22 · Service Brakes · 60,000 mi“vehicle had complete brake failure 5 times during normal operations. vehicle was serviced by ford dealership and recommended brake repairs and/or unable to reproduce. upon last time, technician found a ford service bulletin that covered other similar models and years having exact same problem. they replaced the traction control module, but state…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.