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Lincoln Navigator Recalls

57 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Lincoln Navigator, model years 1997–2026. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Apr 1, 2026 Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arm(s) could break or become detached and may not wipe the windshield
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-250 Chassis Cab, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Chassis Cab, Ford F-350 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — 2026-128 High risk
Mar 18, 2026 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Additionally, certain advanced driver as
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Nautilus
Lincoln Navigator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Mar 3, 2026 Model years: 2026
Under certain conditions, if the driver's seat is moved and detects an obstruction, the automatic reversal system may cause the seat to move all the way back on the seat track. If
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Feb 20, 2026 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer br
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Dec 1, 2025 Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the rear lightbar may be cracked. As a result, water could leak into the lightbar and cause the reverse lights not to work, or to flicker.
Lincoln Navigator — Structure High risk
Oct 24, 2025 Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the moonroof wind deflector may not have been attached properly. As a result, the deflector could detach from the vehicle.
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Sep 3, 2025 Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the connections inside the rearview camera. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or at all whe
Also affects: Ford Mustang, Ford Expedition, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford F-550 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
Jul 25, 2025 Model years: 2025
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the electronic brake booster motor to shut down. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in brake pedal force. Th
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger
Lincoln Navigator — Fuel System High risk
Jul 8, 2025 Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could als
Also affects: Lincoln Aviator, Ford F-150, Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer), Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Jun 27, 2025 Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearvie
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Ecosport, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
May 9, 2025 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake lines may have been bent during engine installation. As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the engine air cl
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
May 9, 2025 Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearv
Also affects: Ford Edge, Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford Bronco, Ford F-150
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
May 9, 2025 Model years: 2022
Issue: On one vehicle, the trailer brake controller may not have been wired correctly. As a result, the brake lights could turn on briefly without pressing the brake pedal. Note: T
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Apr 24, 2025 Model years: 2015
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the connections inside the rearview camera. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or at all whe
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Lincoln Mkc, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford F-250 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Apr 24, 2025 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations requi
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Transit
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Apr 11, 2025 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S48 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-477) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a secon
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Transit
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
Apr 11, 2025 Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster. If this happens, there could be reduced braking.
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150
Lincoln Navigator — Engine High risk
Mar 28, 2025 Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine cup plug(s) may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: This reca
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Police Interceptor Truck (F-150)
Lincoln Navigator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Mar 28, 2025 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver and/or front passenger seatbelt pretensioner(s). As a result, the airbag warning light could turn on, and the seatbelt
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
Mar 2, 2025 Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22S17 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-146) may not have been done correctly. As a result,
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford Maverick, Ford Expedition, Ford F-350 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Electrical High risk
Feb 17, 2025 Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, water could enter the LED logo lamps inside the driver and passenger side mirrors and cause a short circuit when they turn on.
Lincoln Navigator — Engine High risk
Nov 8, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the rear engine cup plug may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford Police Interceptor Truck (F-150)
Lincoln Navigator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Feb 11, 2024 Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver and/or front passenger seatbelt pretensioner(s). As a result, the airbag warning light could turn on, and the s
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Aug 28, 2023 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations requi
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Transit
Lincoln Navigator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jun 9, 2023 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the owner's manual doesn't include instructions for how to remove or adjust the head restraint for the centre seating positions. Canadian regulations re
Also affects: Ford F-550 Super Duty, Ford Expedition, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford F-250 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Electrical High risk
Aug 30, 2022 Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, a fire could start inside the front blower motor, located on the passenger side interior behind the glove box.
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Jun 27, 2022 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps and side marker lamps may not turn on due to a software problem.
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
May 30, 2022 Model years: 2022
Issue: This recall is for accessory trailer brake controllers that were dealer-installed or sold as an accessory part at a Ford dealership. A software problem in the trailer brake
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford F-550 Super Duty, Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Electrical High risk
May 17, 2022 Model years: 2020, 2021
Certain vehicles could catch fire in the engine compartment, even while parked with the ignition off. The exact cause of the fire risk is under investigation.
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Visual System High risk
Apr 14, 2022 Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly.
Also affects: Ford F-450 Super Duty, Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-550 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
Mar 29, 2022 Model years: 2022
Issue: A software problem in the trailer brake controller could cause the trailer brakes not to apply when you brake. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the opti
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Maverick, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-550 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
Mar 14, 2022 Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain trucks equipped with a 3.5 L Ecoboost engine, brake fluid could leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster. This can cause reduced front brake performanc
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150
Lincoln Navigator — Airbag High risk
Oct 18, 2021 Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the side-impact sensors in the front doors may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the side airbags may not work properly in a side-impact c
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty
Lincoln Navigator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jun 24, 2020 Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bracket that attaches the head restraint to the second-row left seat may not have been fully welded. As a result, the head restraint could move in a
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Feb 12, 2019 Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster may be blank upon start-up. If this happens, the driver would not be provided with information and warnings about vehicle systems.
Also affects: Ford Mustang, Lincoln Mkx
Lincoln Navigator — Structure High risk
Nov 15, 2018 Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the seat track for the second row centre seat may be missing one or both reinforcement brackets. In the event of a crash, an occupant in that seat may not be p
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Fuel System High risk
Jun 13, 2018 Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may have been improperly manufactured and could fracture at its mounting flange. This could cause an oil or fuel leak which, in the
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Powertrain High risk
Apr 26, 2016 Model years: 2012
Certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission may experience an intermittent loss of the Transmission Output-shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Power Control
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang
Lincoln Navigator — Powertrain High risk
May 1, 2012 Model years: 2012
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly manufactured Transmission Range Sensor. In some instances, when the shift lever is placed in the "R" position, signal ma
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jan 30, 2012 Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the second row right-hand seat may have been manufactured incorrectly. Improper weld penetration between the head restraint guide sleeve tube and the seat back
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Jul 6, 2009 Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This may cause a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Other High risk
Feb 6, 2008 Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal usage, resulting in ins
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Fuel System High risk
Feb 6, 2008 Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine, the fuel rail cross-over hose may have intermittent, localized carbon material clumps in the hose wall, which could weaken the hose
Also affects: Ford E150, Ford E350, Ford E250, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Other High risk
Nov 10, 2005 Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting,
Also affects: Ford E150, Ford E250, Ford E350, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Powertrain High risk
Nov 8, 2005 Model years: 2006
Certain vehicles may have an incorrectly manufactured guide plate which could hinder the function of the transmission parking pawl. Consequently, PARK may not engage when the lever
Lincoln Navigator — Tires High risk
Jul 7, 2005 Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the left side tires may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. Damage to the center tread portion of the tire was caused by a section of steel fingerplate
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Electrical High risk
Feb 14, 2005 Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford E450, Ford E550, Ford Econoline, Ford Excursion
Lincoln Navigator — Steering High risk
May 18, 2004 Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, Ford has issued a scheduled maintenance guide update which specifies that every 20 000 kms, the steering linkage, which includes tie-rod ends, should be inspec
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250
Lincoln Navigator — Other High risk
Aug 13, 2001 Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and ov
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-550, Ford F-750, Ford F-650, Ford Focus
Lincoln Navigator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jul 16, 2001 Model years: 2001
Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboa
Also affects: Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Excursion, Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Nov 28, 2000 Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamp circuit contains a resistor that is corroding. If this occurs, the resistive element can open, resulting in a loss of daytime running
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250
Lincoln Navigator — Structure High risk
Mar 20, 2000 Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch assembly attachment bolts may lose clamp load. If the operator does not notice the condition due to rattle or other looseness of the trailer
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Suspension High risk
May 6, 1999 Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome steel wheels may lose clamp load on the wheel due to insufficient wheel contact area with the hub. In some cases the contact area may
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Brakes High risk
Nov 27, 1998 Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles may have a missing or partially installed retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm. Improperly installed or missing retainers c
Also affects: Ford Expedition
Lincoln Navigator — Suspension High risk
May 12, 1998 Model years: 1997, 1998
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE. THIS COULD RESULT IN
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250
Lincoln Navigator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Mar 26, 1998 Model years: 1998
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE HEADLIGHT AIMING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE OWNER GUIDES ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY
Also affects: Ford Contour, Ford Taurus, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Mystique
Lincoln Navigator — Structure High risk
Oct 17, 1997 Model years: 1998
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford F-250
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