2025 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1)
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Safety recalls (6)
Back Over Prevention:software 2026-03-18 · campaign 26V165000 · 254,640 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notificatio
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2026-02-20 · campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module 2025-12-01 · campaign 25V823000 · 679 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Exterior Lighting 2025-12-01 · campaign 25V831000 · 1,195 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear lightbar may have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software 2025-07-25 · campaign 25V488000 · 312,120 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
Air Bags:frontal 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V439000 · 171 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.
Service bulletins (169)
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 2026-10-19 · SSM 55258 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2025-2027 expedition/navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engine rpm. this may be due to a software concern with the active noise cancellation system. replacement of audio system compone
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-13 · SSM 55244 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2025-2027 expedition/navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code bybal) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel cluster (ipc) displays "seat cannot lock do not use" for one or both second row seats. this message can appear if the seat con
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · SSM 55229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2025-2027 navigator vehicles equipped with a second row floor console may experience a sliding cover over the cup holders that has become separated. engineering is aware of this condition and is investigating a service solution that will enhance the performance of the cup holder slider. this so
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · SSM 55226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2020-2026 aviator/corsair and 2018-2026 navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in workshop manual (wsm) section 501-10a > front seats > diagnosis and testing lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion extension adjuster, a lower-level part is now available (14c720). it is not necessary to rep
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-06 · SSM 55220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024-2026 nautilus and 2025-2026 explorer/aviator/expedition/navigator vehicles may experience android auto connection or general bluetooth pairing concerns for both android and ios after an apim software update. this may be due to the apim software. to temporarily correct the issue:<br /><br /
Steering 2026-09-29 · DSM-26.5.7.2 Exped&Nav · Over The Air
quality improvements include: -steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops
Showing the 6 most recent of 169 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-08 · Service Brakes“brakes failed while driving. i could not stop. thank goodness i didn’t run anyone over. first time it happened i had it towed to the dealership- they said they fixed the problem. these are the warnings i got during the loss of my brakes the 2nd time: antilock brake fault yesterday at 8:22 pm anti-lock brake system fault yesterday at 8:22 pm pre-col…”
2026-09-19 · Unknown Or Other“2025 lincoln navigator l black label. vehicle has experienced an intermittent recurring condition involving unintended braking/deceleration and inability to accelerate normally. during an occurrence, the vehicle can begin slowing/braking without the driver commanding it and then may not accelerate normally or travel much above approximately 30 mph…”
2026-06-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“was operating the vehicle around a slight bend at about 45mph. the brakes and steering then stopped working and was non responsive. the vehicle was sliding off the road toward a parked dump truck. after about 2 or 3 seconds the steering and brakes started working again and i regained control of the vehicle. i then fishtailed across 2 lanes of traff…”
2026-05-26 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 3,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 lincoln navigator. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof independently fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle was repaired. in addition, the contact stated that when retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that the paint was scratched down to the frame of the sunroo…”
2026-05-08 · Visibility/Wiper“on tuesday, may 5 2026 upon entering the vehicle, my wife closed the drivers door at which time the rear windshield exploded. the vehicle is scheduled for an appointment on monday, may 11, 2026 at porterville ford for inspection. approximately 50% of the glass came out, both inside and outside the vehicle. if my children were there, they would h…”
2026-05-01 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 500 mi“the contact owns a 2025 lincoln navigator l. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. no warning light was illuminated. additionally, the vehicle jerked violently while accelerating and while reversing on a hill. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or d…”
2026-03-22 · Unknown Or Other“driving vehicle at 73mph on i-75 in ga northbound. front panel of moon/sun-roof exploded/shattered with no indication of impact causing the failure. loud bang followed by safety glass falling into cabin. vehicle had lincoln-approved/dealer roof-rails. …”
2026-02-26 · Lane Departure: Assist“the lane keeping assistance is not working at all. the blue cruise also stopped working and the car is was with dealer for 2 weeks and they cannot fix it. …”
2026-02-18 · Structure“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-02-02 · Service Brakes“this vehicle has been returned to service 5 times. it is currently in service for the same 4 issues that it was taken to service for the very first time on 12/10/2025. this includes inappropriate braking on the interstate, driver window malfunction, the key intermittently stops working, and the connectivity does not regularly work. in addition …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.