2008 Lincoln Navigator Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 27%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Lincoln Navigator, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“My brakes will fail without any warning. I will be driving and all of a sudden my brakes won't work. The anti-skid light will go on along with grinding noises. It feels like I am pressing a stake down through rocks as I press down on the brake pedal. During this time, I have no control over the brakes and I panic that the car will not stop. After a few seconds, the brakes work once again. I have taken the car into the dealership multiple times for this issue and they have never been able to fix it. The situation keeps happening. The most recent occurrence was in january, 2012. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446213, filed 2012-02, 29,784 miles“2008 Lincoln Navigator sometimes has no brakes. Have already had one accident because of this. Took the Navigator in to the dealership and they checked it out and said there was nothing wrong. Wrote ford a letter and they replied the circumstances which you outlined concerning your Navigator, have been given careful consideration. Ford motor company considers the satisfaction of its owners to be one of our most important objectives. We commit very substantial resources and effort in a sincere attempt to resolve the concerns of our owners. However, limits must be placed on those efforts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214805, filed 2008-01, 1,500 miles“The brakes do not always function. Pedal goes down to floor. Brought to lincolns attention last april, june and july. We have notes and letters with heather carlyle from Lincoln motor company”
NHTSA complaint #10917886, filed 2016-10, 37,000 miles“Vehicle had complete brake failure 5 times during normal operations. Vehicle was serviced by ford dealership and recommended brake repairs and/or unable to reproduce. Upon last time, technician found a ford service bulletin that covered other similar models and years having exact same problem. They replaced the traction control module, but stated that it was a voluntary replacement. Losing brakes on a 6,000 pound car going 30mph is a recipe for serious death or injury. This component should be recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908828, filed 2016-09, 60,000 miles“While driving on the highway the brakes were applied to slow the vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, a loud grinding noise and pedal shudder was felt. Brake power diminished, and the anti-skid light illuminated. Once off the pedal, the car coasted for a few seconds. The brake was applied, and the system went back to normal. Ford is unable to find an issue with the system or duplicate the event. Abs was not engaged in this situation. Gradual brake pedal pressure was applied to slow the vehicle, not come to abrupt stop. However, the car was unable to slow due to the malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10876223, filed 2016-06, 128,000 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…
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 2008 Lincoln Navigator
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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