2007 Lincoln Navigator Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Lincoln Navigator, 11% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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“Tl * the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10605132, filed 2014-06, 140,000 miles“Upon placing vehicle in to gear with foot on the brake the vehicle began to accelerate on it's own. I had to stand on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. After it lurched forward and I stopped the vehicle it was fine after.”
NHTSA complaint #10197694, filed 2007-07“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. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a popping noise followed by a loud explosion. He noticed that the vehicle was on fire. He then heard more popping sounds and noticed that the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The fire destroyed the vehicle and melted the sidings of the house and shed. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the fire. The current and failure mileages were 1,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196439, filed 2007-07, 1,500 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 2007 Lincoln Navigator
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
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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