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2004 Lincoln Navigator repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (37%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Lincoln Navigator repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Lincoln Navigator

Engine not specified

Lincoln Navigator in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
Apr 2011

140200 mi
Air suspension repairs, front sensors 
Jul 2011

141200 mi
Air suspension repairs again, rear sensors 
Nov 2011

142000 mi
Air suspension repairs a third time, right shock 

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2004 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Lincoln Navigator in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2014
Sep 2012

120000 mi

US $1100
REPLACE AIR PUMP RELAY, REPLACE RIGHT FRONT STRUT/AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY, REPLACE RIGHT FRONT HEIGHT SENSOR, CALIBRATE RIDE COMPUTER 
Jun 2013

129000 mi

US $450
Drivers power seat motor failed. 
Aug 2013

131300 mi

US $150
Replaced parking aid module. 
Feb 2014

142000 mi

US $4000
Replaced almost the entire air suspension system. Tires plus could not fix it, dealership did part of it and I did the rest in my driveway. 
Jul 2014

148000 mi
Power steering / air suspension computer needs to be replaced. Has taken 6 weeks for dealer to get the part. Repair still incomplete. 
Sep 2014

148000 mi
Blown head gasket 

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2004 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Lincoln Navigator in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2016 - Jul 2021
Dec 2016

148000 mi

US $20
Leaking water pump 
Jun 2017

154000 mi

US $30
Inner and outer tie rod ends replaced. Inners had minimal play that prevented proper alignment but was not noticeable in driving. Outers had no detectable play. 
Lincoln Navigator in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

169000 mi

US $679
Alternator replacement 
Lincoln Navigator in Nevada, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2021
Sep 2014

108000 mi

US $1
The moon roof broke. Ford wanted 2k. Looked for a shop in Reno no luck. Have pull head liner with the parts to fix for a 100. Its does not leak. Just do not use moon roof 
Jun 2017

145000 mi

US $400
had to replace front passenger air suspension and compressor with dryer 
Jun 2018

155000 mi

US $220
got rid of air suspension. put in springs and shocks. rides like an old caddy. love it 
Lincoln Navigator in California, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010

43000 mi

US $100
Transmission clunking in reverse 
Sep 2011

48000 mi

US $100
Truck clunks going into reverse. 
Jul 2012

54200 mi

US $50
Air conditioner would only work intermittently. Off then on then off. 
Dec 2013

65000 mi

US $190
Alternater and new belt Heated seat repair 
Dec 2015

76000 mi

US $50
Air suspension in the front wouldn't rise in cold weather, below 40 degrees. 
Sep 2017

88000 mi

US $50
Electric Mirrors had stopped working.  Also, Radio/CD player replaced. 
Dec 2017

89000 mi

US $50
Front differential leaking. Was repaired 
Lincoln Navigator in Colorado, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2014
Feb 2014

32000 mi

US $700
Noisy air-ride pump Backup radar not functioning CD changer broken Bad HID light ballast Electric tailgate would not go up the whole way Heated seats not functioning 

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2004 Lincoln Navigator Repair Histories

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