2011 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Power Train (2) · Electrical System (2)
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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.
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
Power Train 2020-11-12 · 19N01-S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2011 - 2013 model year f-150 and 2012- 2013 model year expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission transmission molded leadframe extended coverage in some of the affected vehicles, an output shaft speed (oss) sensor failure may result in an illuminated malfunction indica
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-24 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“on [xxx] during sunny, dry weather conditions i was travelling north bound on [xxx] at 25 mph, 4 to 5 car lengths behind the next driver. driver ahead stopped for a crosswalk, i immediately braked and the anti-lock brake system erroneously engaged which did not allow the navigator to appropriately stop which caused a collision. information redac…”
2021-01-18 · Power Train · 84,000 mi“january 4, 2021- while cruising with my family on the interstate at a speed of 75-80 mph, the transmission randomly shifted from 6th gear to 2nd or first gear causing the vehicle to skid out of control across both lanes and spinning the motor at an extremely high rpm. i put it in neutral and i shut off the key and coasted to a stop. we were lucky …”
2018-10-27 · Unknown Or Other“odometer discrepancy. 07/28/14. 86,987 09/12/18. 70,447 actual mileage 73,220…”
2018-04-02 · Visibility/Wiper · 112,000 mi“while traveling with a full load at 65 mph on i-95 sb in maryland the driver side rear vent window exploded inward into the cabin. the weather was clear, temp mid 40's, no defrosters were on, no traffic was passing us.…”
2018-01-03 · Electrical System“drivers side window won't always go up after putting it down. worked better, though in very small increments, when in motion.…”
2017-03-07 · Service Brakes · 88,600 mi“when attempting to put my truck in gear, the brake pedal presented no resistance, suddenly the e-brake light came on, and an error stated low brake fluid. i added brake fluid which appeared to resolve the issue. after driving approx. 20 miles home, the brake error returned, and the fluid was again low. i made an appt with the dealer the next day…”
2017-03-01 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln navigator. while driving various speeds, the wheels would suddenly lock without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice. on both occasions, the transmission was reprogrammed. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. .…”
2016-12-10 · Electrical System · 6,000 mi“when the heating/cooling is in automatic mode, the fan stops working if it calls for high speed of the fan. after several minutes it may work again. i have found that by taking it off automatic and controlling the fan speed manually, the system is more reliable. this has happened several times since 2011.…”
2010-12-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 300 mi“tl*the contact rented a 2011 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 70 mph and when the contact attempted to slow down, it did not respond. the vehicle was able to stop by placing it in low gear and removing the key from the ignition. the vehicle was towed to a dealer but …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.