2005 Lincoln Navigator Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,717miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,717 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.
“Has happened a few times recently twice in one week.driving and my truck shuts off,steering locks up and no power.the warning indicator tells me. Check throttle computer system,I shut off truck and after a couple times it starts back up...”
NHTSA complaint #10693190, filed 2015-03, 151,000 miles“Vehicle experienced a problem with the idle speed. When pulling out of a parking space vehicle lunged forward. Meantime, the vehicle was idling at 2500 rpms. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and no one seemed to know how to resolve this problem. The consumer stated that the engine takes 2-5 minutes for idle speed to come down from 2500 rmp.”
NHTSA complaint #10110947, filed 2005-03, 6 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled immediately after the check engine and electronic throttle control warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10444286, filed 2012-01, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while sitting idle in traffic, the throttle warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled simultaneously. The contact was able to restart the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 55,875.”
NHTSA complaint #10489175, filed 2012-12, 55,875 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. He stated that the cruise control was engaged at 45 MPH and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH when the brake was tapped to slow the vehicle down repeated attempts were made to slow the vehicle down. The dealer confirmed that the accelerator mat entrapment caused the failure. He also stated that his vehicle is equipped with a pedal adjustment for taller drivers. The dealer replaced the floor mat hooks and made sure that it was not close to the accelerator pedal. The failure and the current mileage was 56,717. Updated 01/15/10. …”
NHTSA complaint #10296837, filed 2009-12, 56,717 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 | 4 | 7% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 | 12 | 15% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 18 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Lincoln Navigator
12 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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