2002 Lincoln NAVIGATOR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 32 complaints (21.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Electrical System: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Air Bags: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 4
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2002: 7; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 6; 2011: 4; 2012: 1; 2014: 2; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10156836 · 2006-05-05 (May 5, 2006)
TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT AT 56,000 MILES- COST ME $ 4,000.00 FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AT 76,000 MILES- COST $ 800/ ELECTRICAL AND RELAY PROBLEMS ENGINE SPARK PLUGS FELL OUT OF ENGINE CURRENTLY IN DEALERSHIP REPLACING ENGINE 81,000 MILES- COST OVER $ 4,000. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 56,641 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10314457 · 2010-02-25 (February 25, 2010)
I HAVE A WATER LEAKAGE AND IT IS AFFECTING THE ELECTRONICS OF THE CAR..WHEN IT RAINS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OCCURS..SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL SHIFT TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND THE HEATER WILL GO ON AND OFF, THE RADIO STOP WORKING, ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN..ACCELERATION AND OVERDRIVE GOES ON..BATTERY WILL GO DEAD... *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10314457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8014835 · 2002-07-26 (July 26, 2002)
WHEN AT A STOP AND BRAKES APPLIED VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8014835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8024229 · 2002-12-11 (December 11, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLES PULLED TO THE LEFT AND LOST THE CONTROL, NO INJURED, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8024229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165502 · 2006-08-15 (August 15, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 75 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD SNAPPED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/17/2006 - THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165502 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10245702 · 2008-10-16 (October 16, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT PROCEEDED THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS LIFTED FROM THE GROUND. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, SHOULDERS, LOWER BACK, CHEST, AND NECK. NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THAT THE SEAT BELT SNAPPED FROM THE IMPACT. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE, BUT WAS ABLE TO BE REVIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS D…
Owner-reported narrative. 82,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245702 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10894146 · 2016-08-08 (August 8, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE ACCURATE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AND THE SPEED CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 128,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10894146 at NHTSA ↗