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Lincoln Navigator repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

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

Other (4%)

Chart based on 157 repairs.
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Lincoln Navigator engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

turbocharged 450hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

6000 mi [engine cooling system] Leaking fluid 

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2012 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV, ext.

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD

80000 mi

US $100
Belt tensioner failed. Replaced tensioner. 
100000 mi

US $1500
Timing chain tensioner failed, chain rattling. Completed full timing set replacement including new oil pump, chain, guides, tensioners and various seals. Replaced roller folowers in valvetrain. One had failed and was galled by cam. Replaced all as part has been redesigned. 
114000 mi Exhaust manifold cracked, leaking 

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2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV, ext.

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD

82000 mi broken exhaust clamp 
86000 mi

US $38
Belt tensioner 

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2010 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

125000 mi

US $370
Spark plugs replaced, all service items including oil change. Radiator hoses changed as the old ones were cracking and overheating the engine. 

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2008 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

161000 mi

US $2600
Replacement of cam phasers 
176000 mi

US $1000
Cracked exhaust manifold 
77500 mi

US $510
Heater hose sprung a leak at a plastic T connection 

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2008 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD

119000 mi iGNITION LOCK CYINDER RETAINER FELL APART. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE FOR US. 
95200 mi

US $1500
engine was missing because a leaking radiator hose shorted out the distributor & ignition systems. 

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2007 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

74200 mi

US $269
Mechanic said that a certain "hose connection" is weak and needs to be replaced soon and that Ford only sells the entire hose for roughly $800. 

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2006 Lincoln Navigator

Engine not specified

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

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) 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) 

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2006 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

95060 mi

C $296
The coil failed affecting #2 cylinder 
96100 mi

C $2500
left catalytic converter failed 
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

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. 

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2005 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

143000 mi

US $500
egr valve 
170700 mi

US $80
Fan clutch has been replaced 

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2005 Lincoln Navigator 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

133300 mi

US $400
has a hesitation 

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2004 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

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

148000 mi

US $20
Leaking water pump 

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2003 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

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. 
104000 mi

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

41000 mi

US $458
dropped a timing chain. 

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2000 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

141300 mi

US $250
Bad coil 

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1998 Lincoln Navigator

Engine not specified

204000 mi

US $1500
Replaced plug coil 8 sparkplugs boots, and ignition wires. Fuel air oil filters & oil. Differential seal & oil. 7 dys & drove out. 

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