2013 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Structure:body (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (60)
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
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 60 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-11 · Service Brakes“i am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related braking system issue with my 2013 lincoln navigator (vin: [xxx]), which has fewer than 90,000 miles. the vehicle's brake control module, which is associated with critical safety functions including the anti-lock braking system (abs) and traction/stability control system, required replacemen…”
2026-06-29 · Power Train“vehicle downshifted while driving. speedometer stopped working. stopped the vehicle and the transmission failed to shift out of gear upon acceleration. cluster showed wrench and engine light. turned the vehicle off then restarted and the cluster cleared and operation returned to normal. a week later, the same incident. seems to be the problem…”
2026-05-11 · Engine“while operating my 2013 lincoln navigator under normal driving conditions, a spark plug ejected from the cylinder head, causing immediate and catastrophic engine failure. the engine lost power and began producing severe mechanical noise, creating a potential safety hazard due to sudden loss of propulsion. inspection by both an independent mechanic …”
2026-01-02 · Engine“while driving at approximately 65-70 mph on a major interstate, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure without warning. this caused an immediate loss of power and power steering/braking assist, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control in high speed traffic. this sudden stall endangered my life and the lives of nearby motorist…”
2025-06-25 · Vehicle Speed Control“my truck on a few occasions suddenly down shift hard and on its own without warning, it could very much have cause an accident and could have been deadly at highway speeds, at the same time the speedometer would go to 0 and quit working, as well as multiple warning messages would pop up on message display. ie out of fuel, air system failure, orang…”
2024-06-25 · Power Train · 💥 crash“as per ford customer satisfaction programs 19b05 and 19n01 down shift and molded lead frame. my truck was brought into the dealership to verify the problem. codes revealed that the molded lead frame and output sped sensor went bad. my 2013 navigator has 62,000 miles. it was determined that my vehicle was 60 something days over the time limit for th…”
2024-02-05 · Power Train“i have had this issue happen 3 times the last couple of months.this last time i was driving in traffic and all of a sudden, the motor started humming like it was in neutral. in just a second or two i thought maybe i hit the gear shift, but i had not. i pulled over and turned the car off. waited a couple of minutes, then started it again. as i pulle…”
2022-03-02 · Unknown Or Other · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle made a screeching sound. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with wheel speed sensor failure. the contact was informed that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and re…”
2020-09-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 102,000 mi“while driving on access road about 45 mph the car jolted very hard causing me to nearly lose control completely. the speedometer went to zero and it seemed liked the transmission downshifted to 1st gear then it wouldn't move. i pulled over and checked under and all around car and turned it off and restarted it. it seemed fine for about 2 miles then…”
2016-08-29 · Seat Belts · 35 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln navigator. when the front passenger seat belt was removed while the vehicle was in motion, the warning indicator did not illuminate. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was made aware of the f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.