2007 Lincoln Navigator Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 22%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,252miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Lincoln Navigator, 22% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,252 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.
“Was driving straight on a level paved street in town at about 30-35 MPH, clear day, 70-75 degrees when the rsc dash light came on, and a loud grinding sound came from the transmission area, the transmission geared down by itself, the engine lost power, and I had no brakes. This lasted about 5 seconds or so. Over the next 3/4 mile, the rsc dash indicator light would come on briefly and when it did, I had no braking ability. This happened about 3 times within 3/4 mile. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223762, filed 2008-04, 22,745 miles“On 07/26/07, while driving our brand-new Navigator, (purchased new on 07/06/07) all dash lights flickered and brake pedal would not engage. A cracking noise coming from the brake pedal sounded, and the light showing a car with squiggly lines flashed. After several attempts to engage the brakes, we were finally able to brake, but for a while we were not sure we were going to be able to do so. Took the car to the dealer, they said they tried to duplicate the problem, but they couldn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230461, filed 2008-06, 1,030 miles“Takata recall. At a slow speed, with the foot on the brake, vehicle accelerates. Speed is generally under 10 MPH and has happened during turning...either left or right. Specifically: it happened once turning left into a parking spot; it happened making a slow right hand turn on a street; it happened again during a left hand turn into a parking garage. We took it to a shop and the mechanic drove it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11207137, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles“While driving on a level surface in moderate traffic going 40mph I pressed the brakes and the anti skid lights came on and the ABS turned on and took the vehicle a while to stop... Kept happening.... Turned vehicle off and restarted and it went away... Just concerned that it might happen on the highway.... In heavy traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10390601, filed 2011-03, 45,482 miles“Make: Lincoln model: Navigator year: 2007 issue: complete brakes failure description:\ on several occasions, the brakes have completely failed. We have observed that generally this failures occurs when the vehicle is going downhill at about 30 - 45 MPH speed. The problem suddenly appears with no prior indication of anything malfunctioning, lasts for several seconds and then disappears. Problem description: at speeds mentioned above, the antiskid light comes on with whirring / grinding noises and the brakes do not respond when the brake pedal is pushed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315998, filed 2010-03, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10028169Nov 1, 2008Ford: vehicles with anti-lock brake control system dtc c2777. May exhibit an anti-lock brake control system (abs) light on with a diagnostic trouble code dtc c2777. Pinpoint test…
- 10023991Dec 1, 2007Abs light on--vehicles built before 2/15/2007.
- 10021385Feb 1, 2007Rear wheel speed sensor repair recommendation.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 31% |
| 2024 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 5 | 24% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 31% |
| 2016 | 6 | 24% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 5 | 31% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 8 | 27% |
| 2007 | 10 | 22% |
| 2006 | 5 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Lincoln Navigator
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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