2014 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (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 (53)
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 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-04 · Engine“the vehicle's antitheft system automatically triggers. there are two different events here: 1. anti theft system triggers when the engine is off. when i attempt to start the car, the engine will not activate. by going through a series of locking and unlocking attempts (via key fob, via door locks, via keyless entry) i can eventually get the en…”
2025-03-25 · Power Train · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 lincoln navigator. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 25 mph within 4-5 seconds. the power train warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. the contact stated that up…”
2023-07-18 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 122,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 lincoln navigator. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, after activating the hvac system, she heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from behind the dashboard. as a result, the contact stated that she was unable to fully use the hvac system, including the defroster, potentially reducing front windshield…”
2022-11-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 40,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 lincoln navigator. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph and reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle as needed. the contact stated the vehicle was stopped by the curb. the contact stated that the low brake fluid warning light was …”
2022-09-17 · Power Train“my vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (mil) and sometimes a wrench light in the instrument cluster. i had a diagnostic done on my truck to troubleshoot issue and the code was p0720. ford issued a recall on lincoln navigator built between april 11, 2011 through august 19, 2013. my truck was built october 2013 and tom wood f…”
2022-04-21 · Power Train · 82,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift which would lead to an abrupt slowdown of the vehicle. the contact stated that both the power train and fuel tank warning symbols would appear on the instrument panel after the failure. the contact would then…”
2020-12-29 · Power Train · 97,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while at a stop and to go, the vehicle loss motive power between first and second gear, failing to accelerate as designed. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was take roberts motors inc., (4350 n alby st, alton, il 62002) where the transmission fluid was change …”
2020-09-29 · Suspension“this vehicle was mis-built without its towing suspension system installed. the vin and other manufacturer (mfg) -produced documents state that this vehicle has a self-levelling system which inflates suspension air bags upon connecting a trailer. however, this particular vehicle (per the dealership) is missing any type of self-levelling suspension…”
2020-06-03 · Exterior Lighting“cluster lamp in dash has digital display that is not visible in bright sun light. this makes any warnings not visible. can be hazardous with out the door/tailgate symbols visible. when driving the display is not legible, it appears that the lamps are not lit, the surrounding lights illuminate the cluster at night. *tr …”
2020-02-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 53,986 mi · 💥 crash“driving at about 25-30 mph on side street and my car surged out of control.. i attempted to control the speed with the brake. i was about 100-150 feet from a busy intersection (40 highway -the car surging really fast. i needed to make some quick decisions to protect a lot of people from being badly injured or killed. i had to leave the key on so th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.