2017 Lincoln Navigator problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Navigator, most often about brakes. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
30
Recalls
5
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Median mileage
87,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Brakes is the most-reported problem area, named in 10 of 30 complaints (33%).
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (7) and visibility & wipers (5) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 87,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries.
  • The 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 5 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 2nd of 21 Lincoln Navigator model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 50% more complaints than the 2016 model year (20).

2017 Lincoln Navigator problems by category

  • Brakes · 1 crash
    10 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    7 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Service brakes5
Service brakes, hydraulic4
Visibility4
Unknown or other3
Electrical system3
Back over prevention3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Air bags2

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k10k–30k230k–60k360k–100k3100k–150k2150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2017 Lincoln Navigator complaints that list mileage.

2017 Lincoln Navigator recalls (5)

  • Recall 25V572000Sep 3, 20251,456,417 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

  • Recall 25V236000Apr 11, 2025123,611 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

  • Recall 25V091000Feb 14, 202535,328 vehicles
    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.

    Risk: An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S08.

  • Recall 22V648000Aug 26, 2022198,482 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.

    Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

  • Recall 22V150000Mar 11, 2022195,864 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

    Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Recent 2017 Lincoln Navigator complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 7, 2026GADriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control
    NHTSA Complaint — 2017 Lincoln Navigator Output Speed Sensor / Lead Frame Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Navigator 4WD Transmission: 6R80 6-speed automatic Component: Transmission — Output Shaft Speed Sensor / Internal Lead Frame Current Mileage: 219,000 Complaint description: I am filing this complaint regarding a recurring transmission-related problem with my 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle has experienced intermittent loss of the vehicle speed signal, and the speedometer will…
    NHTSA complaint #11769683 · source
  2. Filed Sep 1, 2026140,000 miTXCrash2 injuredTowedAirbags
    The contact owned a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while traveling at 40 MPH, the vehicle struck the front passenger side of another vehicle that made an illegal U-turn at a higher rate of speed. The vehicle spun out and came to a stop after crashing into a bus occupied by children. No air bags deployed, and the contact believed the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. Two…
    NHTSA complaint #11761435 · source
  3. Filed May 7, 2026162,000 miOHSteering
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, both the "Hill Start" and "Service AdvanceTrac" warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The steering wheel had become stiff as a result of the failure and the contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle home. The contact initially assumed the failure was related to battery; however, after replacing the vehicle's battery, the failure persisted. The contact then…
    NHTSA complaint #11736281 · source
  4. Filed Mar 13, 2026SCBrakes
    The vehicle has a severe brake fluid leak. There is a recall for the issue. I called the local Lincoln dealership Ford Mill Lincoln SC and they said there was nothing they could do. I explained to them that there was a safety recall. They refused to fix the vehicle under the recall. The car is very unsafe to drive and the manufacturer is not offering any assistance to fix the defect.
    NHTSA complaint #11724124 · source
  5. Filed Mar 11, 202687,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, and the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank or distorted image. The contact stated that when the part for the recall repair became available, the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, after the dealer inspected the rearview camera, no failure was…
    NHTSA complaint #11723581 · source
  6. Filed Mar 2, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    problem is when you go to check the oil do you think you’re gonna find a low oil situation and what happens is the oil is actually overfilled however it’s not overfilled because you put too much oil in it. It’s overfilled because gasoline is leaking into the oil pan. So the oil is diluted and it actually doesn’t even seem like oil. It seems like dirty gas. That’s how much gas gets into it. Supposedly this is a known issue after searching it on the Internet, this is known,…
    NHTSA complaint #11721335 · source
  7. Filed Nov 13, 202540,000 miGADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted while reversing. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
    NHTSA complaint #11699214 · source
  8. Filed Sep 17, 2025OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The throttle body went bad while driving 55mph and 35mph. Over 5 times I could not accelerate while stepping on the gas peddle and it would stall out trying to get it to ford on the same road for 5 miles. I had to quickly stop and turn it back on with my flashers going less than 35mp on a 55mph road. This happened at first going around a corner you can not stop on due to no visual on the other side which would cause a wreck stopping there. The problem was confirmed by…
    NHTSA complaint #11687841 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology