2009 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (2) · Tires (1)
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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,
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-04-28 · Unknown Or Other“does not give me any info on any vin number is put in. get the 4 colored blocks circling and then states looking for more information on this vehicle? nhtsa offers more safety information based on a vehicle's year, make and model. check safety ratings, recommended technologies and other safety issues.…”
2016-03-07 · Service Brakes · 31,000 mi“when braking while moving (at any speed), the brake pedal begins braking at its normal pressure point and then sinks to the floor with reduced braking effect. sunnyvale lincoln has checked the whole system for leaks and bled some very tiny air bubbles out of the abs control module. the problem returned after about four days. they replaced the hc…”
2016-01-11 · Unknown Or Other · 75,000 mi“the vehicle randomly gets stuck in park and is unable to shift into gear when the vehicle is stationary. i read something about the break switch recall but after calling ford they told me the recall was vin specific and my vehicle wasn't a part of it. makes no sense to me if my vehicle is doing exactly what the recall entailed.…”
2015-06-25 · Engine · 90,500 mi“when driving from up grade at about 1200 rpm, there is a rattle noise coming from engine…”
2015-06-25 · Electrical System · 93,000 mi“when air condition is set below 72, passenger front side is making loud clicking noise for about 1 minute then goes away.…”
2015-06-25 · Electrical System · 94,700 mi“front passenger window will not open or close. if attempted, window will make cracking noise.…”
2012-12-11 · Electrical System · 57,114 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact horn failed to respond when engaged. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the wires connected to the horn needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and …”
2011-07-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 23,000 mi“while unloading the back of my truck, i was burned by the tail pipe that protrudes from the back right side of the truck. the burn is a 1/2 round shape on my right leg. took the truck in for service and lincoln dealership said that is how it was designed for my model year and no fix was available. i have reported the problem to lincoln but hav…”
2010-10-14 · Tires · 24,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the spare tire was an 18 inch instead of 20 inch like the other tires. the contact had a tire failure and the vehicle was unbalanced because of the size of the spare. the current mileage was approximately 24,000. …”
2010-09-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System“my son,[xxx], got a second degree (i'm a physician) burn on his right lateral calf by the tail pipe when he was standing at the back end of our 09 lincoln navigator suv. the tail pipe is points backwards and, although it doesn't protrude, it is just flush with the rear bumper, thus when he was leaning in to grab his tennis gear his right calf touch…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.