2002 Lincoln Navigator Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 22%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,320miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 22% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,320 miles. 2 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.
“My 2002 Lincoln Navigator caught fire, the entire engine and front half of the car is charred and the interior has significant burn damage, it almost set fire to our home.”
NHTSA complaint #10334517, filed 2010-06, 102,000 miles“I think this is a common tactic by ford and the justice department should look into it. I leased a new 2002 Navigator and had a similar situation. On a road trip in 2004 with 32000 miles, the engine seized. The dealer claimed there was sludge in the engine and ford would not honor the warranty. Apparently, the lease included free oil changes at the dealer, which I was not aware of. I produced all of the receipts to show that I had the oil changed every 3000 miles (more frequently than required) but was told it was irrelevant since I didn't have the dealer do the oil changes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404430, filed 2011-06, 32,000 miles“Used car purchased with new car warranty (36000 miles). Car inspected after purchase by Lincoln dealer, but 4000 miles later engine seized. Sludge was found to be in engine. No warning of engine shut-down prior to seizure. Ford denies warranty claim due to sludge in engine despite proof of vehicle being serviced by prior owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10106232, filed 2005-01, 40,000 miles“I had the spark plug blow out of the hole caused car to run on less compression and it is very costly to fix mechanic informed this vehicle is known for this.”
NHTSA complaint #10445192, filed 2012-01, 160,000 miles“Transmission completely went out at 56,000 miles- cost me $ 4,000.00 fuel pump went out at 76,000 miles- cost $ 800/ electrical and relay problems engine spark plugs fell out of engine currently in dealership replacing engine 81,000 miles- cost over $ 4,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10156836, filed 2006-05, 56,641 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019912Jan 1, 2006Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) pewee, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308, and p0316.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 22% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 17% |
| 1998 | 16 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2002 Lincoln Navigator
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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