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Expensive Lincoln Navigator repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 19 repairs.
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Lincoln Navigator repair cost distribution

$2500+ (36%)

$1000 - $2499 (64%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

61000 mi

US $1800
bracket holding automatic running board broke. 

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2012 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV, ext.

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

50000 mi

US $100
Problematic rear air suspension had set warning light in dashboard. After much pushing, dealer checked system and found level sensors had failed. Repaired under extended warranty. 
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

US $2500
Rusted rear quarter panel repaired 

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2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV, ext.

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

74000 mi

US $1100
power running board motor assy 
152000 mi

US $151
Broken Windshield wiper motor linkage Assy 

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2008 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

148000 mi

US $120
Rear AC actuator died 
161000 mi

US $2600
Replacement of cam phasers 
176000 mi

US $1000
Cracked exhaust manifold 

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2008 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

95200 mi

US $1500
engine was missing because a leaking radiator hose shorted out the distributor & ignition systems. 
96000 mi

US $1500
Car wouldn't start. Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty starter. 
182000 mi

US $600
pads, rotors replacement 
85000 mi

US $1200
Sunroof motor needed to be replaced as it wasn't working, but only randomly opened. 

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2006 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

92060 mi

C $100
Running board on drivers side fails to come out or retract auto folding side mirrors inoperative 
92380 mi

C $850
Auto side mirrors not retracting 
95060 mi

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

C $2500
left catalytic converter failed 

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2005 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

125000 mi

US $2000
Air ride system went out. required 1 strut, air compressor and dryer. 
131000 mi

US $600
Air system went down. 2 broken strut seals. Replaced with aftermarket coils and struts. No more air ride. 
143000 mi

US $500
egr valve 

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2004 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

120000 mi

US $1100
REPLACE AIR PUMP RELAY, REPLACE RIGHT FRONT STRUT/AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY, REPLACE RIGHT FRONT HEIGHT SENSOR, CALIBRATE RIDE COMPUTER 
129000 mi

US $450
Drivers power seat motor failed. 
131300 mi

US $150
Replaced parking aid module. 
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. 

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2003 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

104000 mi

US $209
AC would not blow through front vents 
103000 mi

US $4800
Air ride air suspension bag and sensor replaced oassenger front  

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2003 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV

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

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 
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 
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 
136000 mi

US $512
Squeak coming from front wheels, thought it was bearings and I had a mechanic replace front wheel hub assemblies ($517). 

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1998 Lincoln Navigator

Engine not specified

197000 mi

US $600
Made service trip (for vacation)to dealer. On trip in order:radio, guages, died,theft lite went on-car died, had towed. Test showed bad alternator so replaced. Car started but died, test showed battery ruined, replaced it and car runs fine 
198000 mi

US $450
Tie rods worn out so wheels wouldn't properly align wearing front tires. Replaced tie rod components and aligned. 
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. Heard gears grinding driving out. Went back & had to get differential rebuilt. 

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