2017 Lincoln Navigator Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 31%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Lincoln Navigator, 31% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 brakes on my car stopped working and this caused me to crash into a wall. This accident caused by my brakes failing nearly killed me and put others at risk. There were no recalls, or warnings about the brakes failing before the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11434939, filed 2021-09“The brake booster on a 2017 Lincoln Navigator does not work properly, causing increased force to brake, a brake pedal that does all the way to the floor, and increased distance to come to a full stop. A recall was issued (22V-150/22S11) on the master cylinder and brake booster. The master cylinder was replaced in November 2022 (prior to my ownership) but not the brake booster. The brakes have been an issue since I purchased the car in January 2023. I tried several times to get the dealership to assist me but was never able to get the help that I needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567623, filed 2024-01“There is a recall already for this problem except our 17 Lincoln wasn’t included in it. We are experiencing this issue right now. Campaign # 22V150000”
NHTSA complaint #11471356, filed 2022-06“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost brake functionality. The brake fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11465945, filed 2022-05, 70,500 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11678745, filed 2025-08, 58,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V236000Apr 11, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2017–2018, Ford Expedition 2017–2018, F-150 2017–2018
- 22V150000Mar 11, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2016–2017, Ford F-150 2016–2018, Expedition 2016–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10244827Oct 3, 2023Some 2016-2018 F-150 and 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may require pressure bleeding of the brake system. The brake system pressure bleeding procedure in the Workshop…
- 10171859Feb 12, 2020Some 2013-2018 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most…
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
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 2017 Lincoln Navigator
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology