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Electronic stability controlPart report

2006 Lincoln Navigator Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
66,950miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 3% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,950 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.

“I am having continuous problems with my 2006 Lincoln Navigator. For a vehicle of this quality, I never dream of so many problem. I had my suspension system fix last year at the dealer. 1 year has pass now it is gone out again. I had my catalyst converter fix at the dealer about 2 years ago. 1 year later they are gone out again. Now I am riding around with a bouncing Navigator and a sluggist running Navigator with plenty of fumes. I just don't have the funds for continuous repairs for the same service. Do the mechanics know what they are doing? …”

NHTSA complaint #10376322, filed 2011-01, 132,000 miles

“(1) traction control system failure (4) plus times. (2) brakes began to pulsate, the wheels starts to grip and grind to make a traction adjustment and the engine starts to stall. The traction control system activates during normal driving conditions.(3) dealer service manger reuben fernandez at freeway Lincoln dealership in california has tried to duplicate the condition and has not been successful in doing so. The dealer's service request that I drive the car until the condition worsens before he can fix the problem. The SUV's computer was adjusted and reset. …”

NHTSA complaint #10137404, filed 2005-09, 1,900 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201416%
201016%
200813%
200623%
200512%
200411%
200322%
200111%

Other parts of the 2006 Lincoln Navigator

Suspension
16 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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