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2010 Lincoln Navigator Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
25%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
104,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Lincoln Navigator, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,750 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 running boards of the 2010 Lincoln Navigator malfunctioned at 78000 miles. The automatic running boards began retracting and lowering up and down while vehicle is in motion (at speeds from to 70 MPH) and while completely stopped with engine off, making loud grinding sounds. Upon exiting the vehicle on the drivers side the running board retracted while my right foot was still on the board, locking my foot in between the running board and the lower body of the vehicle causing me to fall forward on the pavement in my driveway which is on a semi-steep incline. …”

NHTSA complaint #10808669, filed 2015-12, 78,000 miles

“Stalled while driving. Does not start. While all electrical parts are working including battery. Car has been in Lincoln dealer's shop since 12/30/2020. I have been told they have not been able fo detect the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11388695, filed 2021-01, 131,500 miles

“The headlights will suddenly shut off. I have to turn the dial to make them come back on. We have replaced every bulb in the headlight assembly with OEM recommended bulbs which are $75 a piece for the main headlight and this still happens. There is no cause we can find and I have read about other cases in my area. With the same year as my navigator. I almost recieved a ticket until I showed the officer my lights work that they just keep doing this. The electrical issues on this year is ridiculous and I guess someone needs to die for Ford to fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #11662874, filed 2025-05

“Heated/cool seat module burning, ignition coil, 4x4 (4-wheel drive system) , windshield wiper motor linkage transmission , engine light came on , heated heat stopped working , changed entire 4x4 system and it still goes into 4 wheel drive by itself”

NHTSA complaint #10886246, filed 2016-07

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025323%
2024319%
2023457%
2022943%
202139%
2020413%
20191113%
2018815%
2017413%
2016312%
2015733%
2014318%
2013321%
201218%
2011222%
2010425%
2009330%
2008723%
2007511%
2006712%
200548%
20041113%
20032217%
2002619%
20011620%
20001312%
1999129%
19982111%

Other parts of the 2010 Lincoln Navigator

Brakes
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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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