2001 Lincoln Navigator Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Second time the spark plug blew out of the triton 54 head.. Trained tec performed it the first time sert install and worked fine. He didn't touch the factory plugs on the other cylinders. But those blew out this is a ford design error and flaw but they refuse to acknowledge it. Instead they rather blame the techs and the customer.”
NHTSA complaint #10610069, filed 2014-07, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and exhibited numerous other mechanical issues. The contact stated that the tires were bald, the air bag light illuminated, and the brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brakes, tires, and parts of the engine needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10650746, filed 2014-10, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while decelerating to a stop, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. The failure was recurring. Additionally, there was a burning odor present inside the vehicle and the sound of burning material was coming from the front driver side area near the fuse box. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10566303, filed 2014-02, 80,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 8 | 24% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 11 | 13% |
| 2018 | 12 | 23% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 19% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 | 9 | 15% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Lincoln Navigator
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Lincoln Navigator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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