2004 Lincoln NAVIGATOR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
86 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
66,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 62 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 86 complaints (24.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 10.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 8.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 21 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
Suspension: 21; Air Bags: 10; Electrical System: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Exterior Lighting: 5; Structure: 5; Seats: 4; Steering: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 6
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 24 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 8 |
2004: 13; 2005: 6; 2006: 4; 2007: 2; 2008: 5; 2009: 7; 2010: 12; 2011: 6; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 3; 2015: 5; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2019: 3; 2020: 8
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 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 10074920 · 2004-06-07 (June 7, 2004)
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN, THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 2,942 miles reported. Look up ODI 10074920 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091045 · 2004-09-15 (September 15, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND MAKE A CLICKING NOISE WHENEVER I DROVE OVER A BUMP OR WHILE TURNING. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS A LUBRICATION PROBLEM. THEY LUBRICATED THE STEERING SHAFT. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK 2 DAYS LATER. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIGOROUSLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. I TOOK IT BACK IN AND THEY SANDED THE ROTORS TO FIX THE SHAKING PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE VIBRATION WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10091045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10062189 · 2004-03-15 (March 15, 2004)
COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL WITH AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10062189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104597 · 2004-12-27 (December 27, 2004)
THE 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGTOR THAT WE PURCHASED HAS SUFFERED NUMEROUS BATTERY FAILURES LEADING TO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AT FIRST, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR AND OVER A WEEK WITH THE DEALER, AN IMPROPERLY DEALER INSTALLED DVD PLAYER WAS THE CAUSE. HOWEVER, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT PROBLEM WAS "FIXED" THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED. SPECIFICALLY, THE SCREEN WOULD "GREY" OUT NOT ALLOWING ANY INPUT INTO THE SYSTEM. AFTER 10-13 MINUTES, THE OPTIONS WOULD APPEAR FOR A FEW SECTIONS AND THEN "GREY" OUT AGA…
Owner-reported narrative. 820 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104597 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10574086 · 2014-03-21 (March 21, 2014)
FOR THE PAST 6-8 MONTHS MY VEHICLE HAS SPORADICALLY STALLED/STOPPED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHEN IT STOPS LIKE THIS IT CAN OCCUR ON THE HIGHWAY OR SURFACE STREETS WITHOUT NOTICE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LINCOLN DEALER TWO TIMES WITH THE LAST TIME BEING TOLD IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, WHICH I WAS SKEPTICAL, BECAUSE OF NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. I HAVE REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM FORD MOTOR WHO ESSENTIALLY DISMISSED WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY DUE TO THE CAR BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. I AM REQUESTING YOUR ASSISTANCE BEFORE THERE IS ANY INJURY, ACCIDENT OR FATA…
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10574086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11338807 · 2020-07-11 (July 11, 2020)
THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION (IN REVERSE) FROM STATIONARY POSITION RIGHT AFTER SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARKING 'P' TO REVERSE 'R' AND DISENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED DURING THIS GEAR CHANGE. THE CAR STARTED MOVING IN REVERSE AS SOON AS THE DRIVER LET OFF THE BRAKES. THE DRIVER THEN REAPPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BREAKING. MORE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES BUT THAT INCREASED THE SPEED INSTEAD OF REDUCING IT. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM 0 MPH TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH A…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,961 miles reported. Look up ODI 11338807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10459396 · 2012-05-23 (May 23, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THERE WAS AN ENGINE MISFIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459396 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11061296 · 2018-01-08 (January 8, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, STRONG FUMES ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS BEING FILLED. SANDERSON FORD IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT THE FILLER HOSE WAS CONNECTED TO HAD FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11061296 at NHTSA ↗