With 10 recalls and 46 complaints, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V3920002018-12-06

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

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18V8050002018-14-11

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

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18V2130002018-04-04

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

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18V0580002018-16-01

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.

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23V4200002023-09-06

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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24V0990002024-09-02

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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24V8520002024-08-11

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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25V1970002025-23-05

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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25V2360002025-11-04

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V5980002023-25-08

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 46 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train10

02Engine5

03Unknown Or Other5

04Steering3

05Back Over Prevention3

46 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Navigator Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

16city

21-23hwy

$2,300-$2,450/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Navigator 2WD - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr3/10 Poor

Navigator 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Navigator L 2WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Lincoln Navigator

32States

35%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (15%), but the remaining listings are spread across 31 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

54815%

FLFlorida

40211%

MIMichigan

3019%

OKOklahoma

2116%

GAGeorgia

1735%

ILIllinois

1584%

MOMissouri

1444%

TNTennessee

1233%

PAPennsylvania

1233%

CACalifornia

1223%

NYNew York

1063%

MNMinnesota

1033%

NJNew Jersey

903%

DCWashington DC

802%

OHOhio

802%

NCNorth Carolina

702%

COColorado

672%

MD49

AZ48

WI41

AR40

IA39

MS38

DE37

WA37

AL32

NV31

KS29

KY29

IN25

UT22

OR20

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Lincoln Navigator: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2018 Lincoln Navigator a good car to buy?

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator has its strengths and its watch-outs. 10 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Lincoln Navigator?

Yes, 10 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator delivers 18–19 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 Lincoln Navigator?

Out of 46 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2018 compare to other Lincoln Navigator years?

Each Lincoln Navigator model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Lincoln Navigator overview page.