2016 Lincoln NAVIGATOR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
79,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 25 complaints (24.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 24.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 8.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 8.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Visibility: 6; Back Over Prevention: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Electrical System: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Power Train: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Air Bags: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 11 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2016: 2; 2019: 3; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 1; 2025: 7; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Visibility leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 11255533 · 2019-09-16 (September 16, 2019)
WHILE DRIVING THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CHECK BRAKE FLUID WARNING ALERTED ME, AS I WAS LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PULL OVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR BOARD AND NO BRAKES WERE PRESENT. I HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING I OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK UNDER VEHICLE OR INSIDE ENGINE BAY. IT APPEARS TO BE A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER AS NOTED IN HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS FORD LINCOL…
Owner-reported narrative. 58,252 miles reported. Look up ODI 11255533 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11266171 · 2019-10-04 (October 4, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CHECK BRAKES LIGHT CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNING. I WENT TO PUSH THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY, I WAS DRIVING SLOW ENOUGH IN A LOW TRAFFIC AREA THAT I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE SAFELY TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND THE VEHICLE RECEIVED REGULAR SERVICE (OIL, FLUIDS, TIRE ROTATION ETC.) LESS THAN A MONTH PRIOR AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE SAME FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PAID OVER $900 FOR A NEW MAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11266171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11510006 · 2023-03-03 (March 3, 2023)
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the transmission inadvertently down shifted and nearly caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. Additionally, the speedometer gauges went to zero and the service wrench warning light was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission molded lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was concerned that the transmission control module was faulty and needed to be serviced. The veh…
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11510006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11546447 · 2023-09-25 (September 25, 2023)
While going approximately 55 mph, the speedometer dropped out to zero. After a moment, the transmission dropped into first gear (it felt like) and the rear tires made loud screeching noises as if they locked up for about one second. The speedometer remained at zero and the whole thing happened again in a few seconds. I was barely able to maintain directional control and if this condition would have persisted for longer, directional control would probably have been impossible to maintain. This happened on an interstate in a middle lane with …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11546447 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11233887 · 2019-07-22 (July 22, 2019)
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER AND/OR AN ILLUMINATED POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO FAULTY THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR. FORD/LINCOLN IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A FIELD SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN FOR THIS CONDITION (16B32). HTTPS://FORD.OEMDTC.COM/2593/INTERMITTENT-LOSS-OF-POWER-ANDOR-AN-ILLUMINATED-POWERTRAIN-MALFUNCTION-WRENCH-LAMP-WITH-DTCS-P2111-P2112-ANDOR-P2119-2015-2016-FORD-LINCOLN THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER CREATING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE CONDITION. STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING, LOSING ALL POWER FORCING VEHIC…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11233887 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11496514 · 2022-12-08 (December 8, 2022)
I was travelling down an interstate highway in my vehicle when I noticed several momentary losses of engine power over the course of approximately five minutes. These moments became more frequent over the next two to three minutes, then the engine abruptly shut down with no power when pressing the accelerator and no warning lights. Only after I restarted my vehicle did I receive a powertrain fault message on the display and a check engine light. The abrupt loss of power with nearly zero warning while on an interstate highway endangered my vehic…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11496514 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11553028 · 2023-11-01 (November 1, 2023)
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, there was smoke coming from the A/C vents and from the defroster. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke persisted; however, there was no flame. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). Additionally, the cont…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11553028 at NHTSA ↗