2005 Lincoln Navigator Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,824miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,824 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 vehicle is a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle came to a stall while driving on the expressway. The motor was running but the vehicle would not accelerate. This is very frightening as vehicles following closely are unable to determine when my vehicle is slowing down because the brakes are not applied. The vehicle slows rapidly and there is no way to drive the vehicle to a safe place out of traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10323279, filed 2010-04, 74,000 miles“I started my Lincoln Navigator put the car in drive as I proceeded drive 1/4 way,had to stop,but could not put the vehicle in any position after that,in the middle of the road,could not move the truck from that position.”
NHTSA complaint #10586708, filed 2014-05, 1 miles“Ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent, re problems with her 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The consumer stated there was a noise coming from the engine. The front end vibrated constantly. The consumer was informed the track bar and cad mount bushings needed to be replaced to correct the vibrating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256728, filed 2009-01, 2,195 miles“Dt: the consumer stated 2005 Lincoln Navigator was having problems with the suspension and the gear shift. The vehicle has been in the repair shop three times. The manufacturer has not been called. The consumer talked to the dealer, and they could not help him. The first time the electrical work was done, it was fixed. Afterwards, the vehicle has been in the shop the past wee, and nothing has been fixed. No date was set when the vehicle will be fixed. The dealership does not know when the parts will come in.”
NHTSA complaint #10132919, filed 2005-08, 2,824 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated the gear shift selector would not move from the park position. The dealer advised that the shifter assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 85,126 and the current mileage was 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10346161, filed 2010-07, 85,126 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10214754Jun 21, 2022Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may…
- 10028736May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle…
- 10022762Jun 1, 2007Failed tcm programming
- 10019376Jan 1, 2006Floor mounted shifter stuck in park.
- 10014100Jan 1, 2006Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 10018069Sep 1, 2005A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole.
- 10017859Jul 1, 2005A clunk/thump noise from the rear when the transmission is engaged or shifted, during a change in vehicle direction or on acceleration.
- 10017926Jun 7, 2005Clunk/grind/thump noise from rear of vehicle when transmission is shifted - vehicles built before 6/13/2005.
- 10014668May 1, 2005Axle seal leaks.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 18% |
| 2020 | 18 | 56% |
| 2019 | 24 | 28% |
| 2018 | 20 | 38% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 | 5 | 24% |
| 2014 | 7 | 41% |
| 2013 | 6 | 43% |
| 2012 | 5 | 42% |
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 9% |
| 2000 | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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