2007 Lincoln Navigator Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Lincoln Navigator, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel tank failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10779078, filed 2015-10, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. While starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the rpms increased. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral for the rpms to decrease. The contact mentioned that this was the second time the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10966077, filed 2017-03, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rocker arms, finding that the engine lacked adequate compression, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11610926, filed 2024-08, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10143079Jun 1, 2018Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough…
- 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…
- 10056148May 30, 2014Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
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 2007 Lincoln Navigator
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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