The 2019 Lincoln Navigator has a moderate safety risk profile with 7 recall campaigns and 62 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V7730002019-28-10

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.

A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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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19V0760002019-11-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase 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

Across 1 model years, 62 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 Lincoln Navigator. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train10

02Seat Belts9

03Engine7

04Unknown Or Other4

05Electrical System4

62 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln Navigator Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

16city

21-23hwy

$2,300-$2,450/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator returns 18–19 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

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 2019 Lincoln Navigator

32States

35%in top 3

15% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 32 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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 2019.

Buying a 2019 Lincoln Navigator?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Lincoln Navigator a good car to buy?

The 2019 Lincoln Navigator has 7 recalls on record. There are 7 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Lincoln Navigator?

There are 7 documented recalls for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Lincoln Navigator?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $154 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Navigator?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Lincoln Navigator, based on 62 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.