2007 Lincoln NAVIGATOR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 45 complaints (15.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 31.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 15.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 8.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Electrical System: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Engine: 3; Service Brakes: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2007: 5; 2008: 5; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 4; 2014: 7; 2015: 5; 2017: 2; 2018: 3; 2019: 4; 2021: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 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 10186116 · 2007-03-25 (March 25, 2007)
WHILE BRAKING NORMALLY MY ENGINE CONTINED TO REV AND MY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKE DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 1,058 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10188723 · 2007-04-24 (April 24, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT IS BLINDED BY THE GLARE FROM ONCOMING VEHICLES AND CANNOT CHANGE LANES. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS BLACK, THE LIGHTS FROM THE DASHBOARD ARE AFFECTING HER VISIBILITY. SHE STATED THAT WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO PRODUCES A GLARE WHICH AFFECTS HER VISIBILITY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. SHE STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO BE INSIDE OUT BECAUSE AT NIGH…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10188723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10196439 · 2007-07-16 (July 16, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD EXPLOSION. HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. HE THEN HEARD MORE POPPING SOUNDS AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE AND MELTED THE SIDINGS OF THE HOUSE AND SHED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,500. THE CONSUMER STATED BEFORE THE FIRE REMEMBERS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS AC…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10196439 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197694 · 2007-07-27 (July 27, 2007)
UPON PLACING VEHICLE IN TO GEAR WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER IT LURCHED FORWARD AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE IT WAS FINE AFTER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10197694 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10211847 · 2007-12-13 (December 13, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE. THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES. UPDATED 12/31/07
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10211847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10214779 · 2008-01-14 (January 14, 2008)
BRAKE FAILURE. FALSE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214779 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223762 · 2008-04-08 (April 8, 2008)
WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A LEVEL PAVED STREET IN TOWN AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH, CLEAR DAY, 70-75 DEGREES WHEN THE RSC DASH LIGHT CAME ON, AND A LOUD GRINDING SOUND CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA, THE TRANSMISSION GEARED DOWN BY ITSELF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND I HAD NO BRAKES. THIS LASTED ABOUT 5 SECONDS OR SO. OVER THE NEXT 3/4 MILE, THE RSC DASH INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON BRIEFLY AND WHEN IT DID, I HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES WITHIN 3/4 MILE. THE CAR WAS IN DEALERSHIP FOR 20 DAYS, AND THE ONLY THING THEY DID WAS TO P…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,745 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223762 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10228511 · 2008-05-22 (May 22, 2008)
2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR WITH CUT LIKE GROOVES ON THE RIMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES AND SENT THEM TO FORD. FORD SAID THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT IT IS NOT A DEFECT. *KB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10228511 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V057000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail
Reported: 2008-02-05 (February 5, 2008)
FORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE MAY CRACK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V058000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2008-02-05 (February 5, 2008)
FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL CUSTOMER USAGE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE HANDLE MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE OR NOISE AND THE HANDLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESISTANCE WHEN ACTUATING THE HANDLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERIOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign record ↗