2010 Lincoln NAVIGATOR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
77,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 16 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 37.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Engine: 2; Exterior Lighting: 2; Power Train: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Parking Brake: 1; Seats: 1
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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 6 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 4; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10378176 · 2011-01-21 (January 21, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRACTOR WITH A SNOW BLADE ATTACHED, THAT WAS BEING USED BY THE CONTACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SNOW BLADE STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 27,371 miles reported. Look up ODI 10378176 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10549989 · 2013-10-29 (October 29, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR AND BRAKE BECAME WORN PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10549989 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10886246 · 2016-07-20 (July 20, 2016)
HEATED/COOL SEAT MODULE BURNING, IGNITION COIL, 4X4 (4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM) , WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE TRANSMISSION , ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON , HEATED HEAT STOPPED WORKING , CHANGED ENTIRE 4X4 SYSTEM AND IT STILL GOES INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE BY ITSELF
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10886246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10899511 · 2016-08-30 (August 30, 2016)
THE 2010 SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION AT 73K MILES. IT IS NOT USED AS A DELIVERY TRUCK OR FOR DIRT ROADS. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNER. WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS VEHICLE IS IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL FOR RECALL NUMBER 12V190000 RECALL DATE 05/03/2012 COMPONENT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) READ MORE AT HTTPS://WWW.CARS.COM/RECALLS/LINCOLN-NAVIGATOR/#KJUVZSWOQGETUOI2.99 JUDI WAS DRIVING HOME FROM OKLAHOMA AT NIGHT,ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 AROUND 10:30 PM AND HER VEHICLE 'SEIZED UP' AND SUFFERED A…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10899511 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11388695 · 2021-01-18 (January 18, 2021)
STALLED WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT START. WHILE ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE WORKING INCLUDING BATTERY. CAR HAS BEEN IN LINCOLN DEALER'S SHOP SINCE 12/30/2020. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE FO DETECT THE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 131,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11388695 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11662874 · 2025-05-23 (May 23, 2025)
The headlights will suddenly shut off. I have to turn the dial to make them come back on. We have replaced every bulb in the headlight assembly with OEM recommended bulbs which are $75 a piece for the main headlight and this still happens. There is no cause we can find and I have read about other cases in my area. With the same year as my navigator. I almost recieved a ticket until I showed the officer my lights work that they just keep doing this. The electrical issues on this year is ridiculous and I guess someone needs to die for Ford to fix…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11662874 at NHTSA ↗