2021 Lincoln Navigator Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, 12% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“Passenger whipper arm is loose especially when you lift the arm to clear snow from the windshield it will not align it its original location without multiple attempts.”
NHTSA complaint #11510155, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000 (Engine) and 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repairs was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11468944, filed 2022-06“The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22V250000 (Visibility) and 22V346000 (Engine) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the driver’s side windshield wiper experienced the failure listed in 22V250000 (Visibility). …”
NHTSA complaint #11468033, filed 2022-06Related recalls
- 26V204000Mar 31, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2021–2023, Ford Expedition 2021–2023, F-350 SD 2022–2023 +4 more
- 25V729000Oct 24, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2021–2022, Ford F-150 2021–2023, Expedition 2021–2022 +3 more
- 22V250000Apr 14, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator…Covers: Lincoln Navigator 2020–2021, Ford F-250 SD 2020–2022, F-350 SD 2020–2022 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10228881Dec 20, 2022Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being…
- 10216060Jul 12, 2022Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance. Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostic…
- 10201618Sep 6, 2021Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open…
- 10200995Aug 6, 2021Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced windshield anti fogging strategy (EWAFS). This feature automatically adjusts…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 4 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 16% |
| 2016 | 7 | 28% |
| 2015 | 4 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Lincoln Navigator
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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