2010 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Power Train (2) · Exterior Lighting (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
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 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 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-23 · Exterior Lighting“the headlights will suddenly shut off. i have to turn the dial to make them come back on. we have replaced every bulb in the headlight assembly with oem recommended bulbs which are $75 a piece for the main headlight and this still happens. there is no cause we can find and i have read about other cases in my area. with the same year as my navigator…”
2025-05-23 · Service Brakes“brake lines started leaking and spewing fluid everywhere leaving me with out brakes on the highway. i just put new rotors, and brake pads on and they suddenly start grinding again yet have full pads on them. …”
2021-01-18 · Electrical System · 131,500 mi“stalled while driving. does not start. while all electrical parts are working including battery. car has been in lincoln dealer's shop since 12/30/2020. i have been told they have not been able fo detect the problem.…”
2019-08-07 · Unknown Or Other · 98,570 mi“rear lift gate hydraulic lifter on driver side exploded while car was just parked. part of it went through the rear of the car and landed on my patio covering. the larger part remained inside the tailgate area. this could have killed someone. about 30 minutes prior when i used a button to open the automatic hydraulic tailgate it.kept closing and w…”
2017-12-05 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln navigator. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook when the brake pedal was depressed, which made it harder to come to a complete stop. the contact stated that this was an ongoing failure ever since the vehicle was purchased seven years ago. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that th…”
2016-12-17 · Exterior Lighting · 125,000 mi“one headlight goes out for no apparent reason. cycling the switch immedistely turns it back on…”
2016-08-30 · Power Train · 72,000 mi“the 2010 suffered a catastrophic failure in the transmission at 73k miles. it is not used as a delivery truck or for dirt roads. we are the original owner. what happened to this vehicle is identical to the recall for recall number 12v190000 recall date 05/03/2012 component power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm) read mo…”
2016-07-20 · Visibility/Wiper“heated/cool seat module burning, ignition coil, 4x4 (4-wheel drive system) , windshield wiper motor linkage transmission , engine light came on , heated heat stopped working , changed entire 4x4 system and it still goes into 4 wheel drive by itself…”
2016-02-09 · Power Train · 108,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2010 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while the vehicle was on, there was an abnormal noise. the contact exited the vehicle and when entering back inside the vehicle, there was a loud grounding noise and immediately the vehicle started to roll backwards over an embankment and crashed into a creek. a police report w…”
2015-12-06 · Structure:body · 78,000 mi“the running boards of the 2010 lincoln navigator malfunctioned at 78000 miles. the automatic running boards began retracting and lowering up and down while vehicle is in motion (at speeds from to 70 mph) and while completely stopped with engine off, making loud grinding sounds. upon exiting the vehicle on the drivers side the running board retracte…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.