2004 Lincoln Navigator Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
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.
“Duck this this is suppose to be a luxury SUV for my and my 4 children. I shouldn't have these many problems considering the price I paid hello..... My dad is a mechanic for toyota and now I understand why he only buys toyotas to.”
NHTSA complaint #10873344, filed 2016-06“The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Navigator. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed there was an engine misfire. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10459396, filed 2012-05, 54,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
Engine: 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 2004 Lincoln Navigator
24 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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