2015 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (3) · Power Train (3) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (4)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-09-03 · campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 202
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-04-23 · campaign 25V270000 · 160,729 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk: A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2025-02-14 · campaign 25V091000 · 35,328 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S08.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor 2022-08-26 · campaign 22V648000 · 198,482 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Service bulletins (70)
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 2026-04-20 · 25N15 S1 · Other
customer satisfaction program 25n15 - supplement #1 certain 2015-2019 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera inspection for one-time replacement
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
Visibility/Wiper 2026-01-05 · 25N15 · Other
certain 2015-2019 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera inspection for one-time replacemen
Visibility/Wiper 2025-12-22 · 25N15 · Other
certain 2015-2019 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera inspection for one-time replacement
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 70 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-17 · Electrical System“unknown. when vehicle is running there is a strong smell of burnt wires coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. it gets worse after running for awhile. smell is stronger when the air is on. reading other recalls it sounds similar to recalls on similar vehicles blower motors.…”
2026-01-21 · Seats“second row passenger side captains chair seat latch that secures it to the floor is defective. metal teeth somehow are worn off prevent the seat from latching to the floor. huge safety issue for this as it’s mostly kids sitting in the back that may not even notice or say anything. makes me nervous how many people in navigator and expeditions are ri…”
2025-04-25 · Unknown Or Other“the contact owns a 2015 lincoln navigator. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign number: 25v091000 (visibility). the contact became aware that the remedy the manufacturer has for the recall repair was to cut the led wire and disable it permanently. the contact does not agree with the remedy and wants the recall part repaired. …”
2025-04-25 · Steering“telescoping button on steering column does not work. the steering wheel is in a low position making it difficult to enter and exit vehicle. …”
2025-03-06 · Visibility · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 lincoln navigator. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v648000 (visibility, electrical system); and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, shortly after the repair the climate control blower motor remained activated. there was no warning light illumin…”
2025-02-06 · Engine“the ecoboost engine is skipping time.…”
2024-07-20 · Power Train“my 2015 lincoln navigator suddenly down shifts when driving. i was on the highway driving 65 mph when i had to pull off onto the edge of the highway at night in chicago. this is very scary and a significant safety issue. ford knows of the defects with the transmission in this model. they have issued recalls for the same transmission in other mode…”
2023-12-04 · Power Train“our 2015 lincoln navigator suddenly down shifts when driving which is a significant safety issue. ford knows of the defects with the transmission in this model. they have issued recalls for the same transmission in other models, just not yet in the navigator. they do not want to damage reputation to there lincoln/navigator line. long lewis ford dea…”
2023-09-06 · Engine · 59,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2015 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that when started, the air conditioning system became inoperable. the contact observed smoke coming through the air vents. the vehicle was turned off. additionally, the contact observed fire coming from under the glove box. the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. the orig…”
2023-07-20 · Visibility“the contact owns a 2015 lincoln navigator. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v648000 (visibility, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.