2004 Lincoln NAVIGATOR: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10059377 · 2004-02-19 (February 19, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS ALSO HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059377 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 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 10083935 · 2004-07-30 (July 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED DIRECTLY INTO A BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10083935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10086290 · 2004-08-06 (August 6, 2004)
UNABLE TO OPERATE SATELLITE RADIO AND REAR ENTERTAINMENT DVD SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW OF THE RADIO WHICH HAS ONLY ONE AUX INPUT FOR BOTH SYSTEMS. THIS MEANS THAT THE OCCUPANTS CANNOT LISTEN TO SATELLITE RADIO ON LONG TRIPS WHILE KIDS WATCH A DVD. DEALER DID NOT INFOM BUYER OF THIS PROBLEM AND FORD HAS NO SOLUTION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10086290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088726 · 2004-08-28 (August 28, 2004)
VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. TWICE THE TIRES CHECKED AND ONE ALIGNMENT. NOTHING HELPED. ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT OUT. BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND HAS ONLY 6,000 MILES.. ALSO THE FRONT BUMPER HAS WATER STREAKS ON IT THAT DEALER SAYS IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEM DUE TO NO CLEAR COAT ON IT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088726 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 10092364 · 2004-10-15 (October 15, 2004)
THE RUNNING BOARD INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO COME OUT PROPERLY WHEN EITHER DOOR WAS USED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10092364 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.