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2006 Lincoln Navigator repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (33%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2006 Lincoln Navigator repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Lincoln Navigator

Engine not specified

Lincoln Navigator in Alabama, United States
Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
Nov 2013

105800 mi
V-Cam issues causing a ticking sound, linked to timing - 5.4 four valve Ford Engine 2001-2008 known issue. Vehicle eventually began to drive erratic with loss of power. Dealer fix was to suggest engine replacement. Did not proceed. Deale 

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2006 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Lincoln Navigator in Florida, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
Jul 2011

88970 mi

US $650
Replaced bad ignition coil on plug assembly, and all spark plugs. (3 broke in half while taking them out, requiring additional labor and a special tool to remove the failure prone poorly designed OEM plugs) Caster Camber adjustment kit had to be installed in order to get vehicle to align within specifications. Alignment, and wheel rotation. Replaced right front hub bearing. Replaced leaking left rear axle half-shaft seal. Replaced right front hub bearing. Replaced leaking left rear axle half-shaft seal. Caster Camber adjustment kit had to be installed in order to get vehicle to align within specifications. Alignment, and wheel rotation. Replaced bad ignition coil on plug assembly, and all spark plugs. (3 broke in half while taking them out, requiring additional labor and a special tool to remove the failure prone poorly designed OEM plugs) 
Dec 2011

96000 mi

US $300
Harsh shifting into overdrive, harsh downshift into 1st gear when coasting to a stop. Replaced seals, o-rings, and plugs inside transmission valve body and harsh shifts were eliminated. Loud squeal and hesitation when accelerating under medium to heavy load when up shifting from 5th gear to overdrive. Exact symptoms as TSB on ZF6HP26 overdrive clutch pack failure. Requires transmission removal to fix, 12hrs labor and big $$ 
Apr 2012

96200 mi

US $650
Rear air bags cracked and leaked causing air compressor to cycle on and off and eventually fail. Car sitting very low after being parked for a while. Required replacement of both rear air bags and compressor assembly. 
Oct 2012

97000 mi
Loud squeal and hesitation when accelerating under medium to heavy load when up shifting from 5th gear to overdrive. 

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2006 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Lincoln Navigator in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

68000 mi
Rough downshifts from 2-1. Valve body replaced. Google ZF6HP26 problems. Its a German transmission not Ford. Common problem with no help from Lincoln dealer that sold it to me. $3700. Dealer fixed after bought it back. AC clutch would chirp when engaging. New AC clutch installed $618 for new AC clutch. Dealer fixed after bought it back. 
Lincoln Navigator in Ontario, Canada
May 2012 - Jul 2013
Aug 2012

92060 mi

C $100
Running board on drivers side fails to come out or retract auto folding side mirrors inoperative 
Sep 2012

92380 mi

C $850
Auto side mirrors not retracting 
Apr 2013

95060 mi

C $296
The coil failed affecting #2 cylinder 
Jun 2013

96100 mi

C $2500
left catalytic converter failed 
Jul 2013

96100 mi
serious engine problems - did not fix -sold the truck 

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2005 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Lincoln Navigator in Texas, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2013
Jan 2012

108500 mi

US $500
Cylinders were misfiring causing an alarming drivetrain shake and clattering noise. Dealer replaced all plugs. Indie shop refused to service vehicle due to high probability of breaking plugs in engine. 
Lincoln Navigator in Texas, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2017
Jun 2011

65000 mi

US $60
replaced one low pressure tire sensors 
Nov 2011

72200 mi

US $180
replaced other three low pressure tire sensors 
Dec 2011

74000 mi
Tire pressure sensors replaced again. 
Feb 2015

114000 mi

US $800
Replaced airride with shocks and springs. 
Sep 2016

140000 mi

US $850
Remanufactured alternator,  wheel bearing, and idler arm. 
Lincoln Navigator in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
Aug 2010

50500 mi

US $50
Sunroof mechanism broke 
Lincoln Navigator in Texas, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

90000 mi

US $400
Seals leaked air from suspension. Had to replace seals so air suspension would pump up. 

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2005 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Lincoln Navigator in Illinois, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

91000 mi

US $100
replace master cylinder replaced air compressor 
Lincoln Navigator in Oregon, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

91000 mi

US $50
Corroded battery connections. Mechanic, in my belief, that did prior work left cables loose and connections corroded. 
Lincoln Navigator in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

170700 mi

US $80
Fan clutch has been replaced 
Lincoln Navigator in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2014 - Jan 2018
Jun 2015

125000 mi

US $2000
Air ride system went out. required 1 strut, air compressor and dryer. 
Jun 2016

131000 mi

US $600
Air system went down. 2 broken strut seals. Replaced with aftermarket coils and struts. No more air ride. 
Jan 2018

143000 mi

US $500
egr valve 

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2005 Lincoln Navigator 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Lincoln Navigator in Indiana, United States
Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016

133300 mi

US $400
has a hesitation 

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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 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 
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 South Carolina, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

169000 mi

US $679
Alternator replacement 

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2003 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Lincoln Navigator in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

104000 mi

US $209
AC would not blow through front vents 
Jan 2011

108000 mi

US $4800
Air ride air suspension bag and sensor replaced oassenger front  
Lincoln Navigator in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2012
Oct 2009

82000 mi

US $585
Rear A/C actuator replaced. 
Lincoln Navigator in Texas, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2011
Jun 2009

104000 mi

US $850
check engine light (cylinder misfire)came on and vehicle had rough idle. Tune up didn't fix; found #7 cylinder head is bad/poor compression. Not news to Lincoln, though dealer says problem is very rare. $6K for rebuilt engine; Lincoln won't pay a penny. 
Sep 2011

US $590
Engine light came on 2 years ago. Engine bad. 

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2003 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

Lincoln Navigator in Illinois, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2008

112000 mi

US $230
front passenger door lock actuator failed, actuator replaced. front passenger door lock actuator failed, actuator replaced. driver and passenger mirror motors faulty, parts replaced by dealer driver and passenger mirror motors faulty, parts replaced by dealer 
Apr 2009

124500 mi

US $285
rear air was stuck to lower vents. Rear actuator that directs rear air flow to upper or lower vents was faulty and replaced 
Apr 2010

130900 mi

US $1000
Front right height sensor faulty, mechanic wanted $900 to replace (part alone cost $400). Bought Arnott coil conversion kit instead for all 4 struts. Works great. front right height sensor faulty, mechanic wanted $900 to replace (part alone cost $400). Bought Arnott coil conversion kit instead for all 4 struts. Works great 
Sep 2010

136000 mi

US $512
Squeak coming from front wheels, thought it was bearings and I had a mechanic replace front wheel hub assemblies ($517). 
Lincoln Navigator in Michigan, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
Feb 2014

133400 mi

US $350
Air suspension failed on -20 deg F morning. I believe air suspension had been leaking. Aftermarket shock substitute-replacement is wonderful! Comfortable ride and handling. No towing problems with 28 foot Avion. 
Apr 2015

160000 mi

US $200
Driver rear bearing failing causing brake to drag. 
Lincoln Navigator in Kansas, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

103000 mi

US $150
Replaced non-working engine hood shock absorbers. deployable running boards intermittently do not retract. 
Lincoln Navigator in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

41000 mi

US $458
dropped a timing chain. 

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