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2013 Lincoln Navigator Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Lincoln Navigator, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While driving at approximately 65-70 mph on a major interstate, the engine experienced a sudden catastrophic failure without warning. This caused an immediate loss of power and power steering/braking assist, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control in high speed traffic. This sudden stall endangered my life and the lives of nearby motorists. A certified mechanic inspected the engine internals (via borescope) and identified that a valve seat had dropped in the #4 cylinder, causing it to impact and destroy the piston. …”

NHTSA complaint #11708469, filed 2026-01

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202416%
2023114%
2022210%
2021824%
202039%
20191113%
20181223%
201713%
201614%
2015419%
2014212%
2013214%
2011111%
2010213%
2009110%
200813%
200737%
2006915%
2005510%
200422%
200343%
200226%
200145%
200011%
199922%
199832%

Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln Navigator

Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology