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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 transmission repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (60%)

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2006 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

90500 mi

US $140
Replaced leaking left rear axle half-shaft seal. Replaced right front hub bearing. Replaced leaking left rear axle half-shaft seal. 
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 $$ 
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

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. 

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2006 Lincoln Navigator Transmission Problems

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