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2014 Lincoln Navigator

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  • Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

17 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2025
Electrical SystemEngine

the vehicle's antitheft system automatically triggers. There are two different events here: 1. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is off. When I attempt to start the car, the engine will not activate. By going through a series of locking and unlocking attempts (via key fob, via door locks, via keyless entry) I can e…

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the vehicle's antitheft system automatically triggers. There are two different events here: 1. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is off. When I attempt to start the car, the engine will not activate. By going through a series of locking and unlocking attempts (via key fob, via door locks, via keyless entry) I can eventually get the engine started. This event happens every other day. 2. Anti theft system triggers when the engine is on, while driving on the road. This results in the engine shutting off, and both the steering wheel and brake pedal locking up. I took the vehicle to a Lincoln dealer (Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Louis) and after running diagnostics they suspect the root cause is due to an Apple Air tag that is attached to the key ring of the key I'm using, and the PATS sensor module mounted to the bottom of the lock cylinder could be triggering/sensing a security event as a result. I do not think a reasonable resolution to prevent future issues is to not have an air tag (or similar device) in the vehicle. The anti theft system triggering when the engine off is an inconvenience. However, the anti theft system triggering while the car is in motion is a major safety hazard.

NHTSA ODI #11685109

60,000 miles · Mar 25, 2025
Power Train

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH within 4-5 seconds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The co…

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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH within 4-5 seconds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the warning light was no longer illuminated, and the vehicle responded as needed while driving. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where DTC: P0722 was retrieved, and the vehicle was diagnosed with output shaft speed sensor failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not related to a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

NHTSA ODI #11650487

Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2025
Power Train

Transmission shutting

NHTSA ODI #11635778

122,000 miles · Jul 18, 2023
Visibility

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, after activating the HVAC system, she heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from behind the dashboard. As a result, the contact stated that she was unable to fully use the HVAC system, including the defroster, potentially reduc…

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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, after activating the HVAC system, she heard an abnormal rumbling sound coming from behind the dashboard. As a result, the contact stated that she was unable to fully use the HVAC system, including the defroster, potentially reducing front windshield visibility. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the blower motor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22S56 (HVAC), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 122,000.

NHTSA ODI #11532990

40,000 miles · Nov 7, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle as needed. The contact stated the vehicle was stopped by the curb. The contact stated that the low brake flui…

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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and reversing into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle as needed. The contact stated the vehicle was stopped by the curb. The contact stated that the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she purchased brake fluid and had filled the reservoir however, the brake pedal failed to return to the normal position. The brake functionality did not return. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power brake booster and brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ODI #11492570

Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2022
Power Train

My vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and sometimes a wrench light in the instrument cluster. I had a diagnostic done on my truck to troubleshoot issue and the code was P0720. Ford issued a recall on Lincoln Navigator built between April 11, 2011 through August 19, 2013. My truck was built October…

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My vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and sometimes a wrench light in the instrument cluster. I had a diagnostic done on my truck to troubleshoot issue and the code was P0720. Ford issued a recall on Lincoln Navigator built between April 11, 2011 through August 19, 2013. My truck was built October 2013 and Tom Wood Ford of Indianapolis Indiana states my vehicle does not qualify for the recall and they want $1400.00 to repair the same issue as the recall notice. I was under the assumption that If an affected vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and/or wrench light in the instrument cluster with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0720, P0722, P0731 and/or P1500 stored in the PCM, dealers are to replace the molded leadframe and this service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner. I believe Ford/Lincoln still installed the faulty recalled parts on all Lincoln Navigators that were built the whole year in 2013. I would like for this expensive repair to be covered under the Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01.

NHTSA ODI #11485004

82,000 miles · Apr 21, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift which would lead to an abrupt slowdown of the vehicle. The contact stated that both the power train and fuel tank warning symbols would appear on the instrument panel after the failure. Th…

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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift which would lead to an abrupt slowdown of the vehicle. The contact stated that both the power train and fuel tank warning symbols would appear on the instrument panel after the failure. The contact would then restart the vehicle and resume normal driving shortly after the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was initially unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and discovered that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) was defective. The mechanic also reached out to a dealer who informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

NHTSA ODI #11461669

97,000 miles · Dec 29, 2020
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP AND TO GO, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, FAILING TO ACCELERATE AS DESIGNED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE ROBERTS MOTORS INC., (4350 N ALBY ST, ALTON, IL 62002) WHERE THE TRANSMISSI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP AND TO GO, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, FAILING TO ACCELERATE AS DESIGNED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE ROBERTS MOTORS INC., (4350 N ALBY ST, ALTON, IL 62002) WHERE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGE AND A NEW HOSE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE REPAIRS FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO WEBER FORD (3465 PROGRESS PKWY, GRANITE CITY, IL 62040) AND WAS TEST DRIVEN HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 25 MPH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.

NHTSA ODI #11385497

Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2020
Suspension

THIS VEHICLE WAS MIS-BUILT WITHOUT ITS TOWING SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSTALLED. THE VIN AND OTHER MANUFACTURER (MFG) -PRODUCED DOCUMENTS STATE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A SELF-LEVELLING SYSTEM WHICH INFLATES SUSPENSION AIR BAGS UPON CONNECTING A TRAILER. HOWEVER, THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE (PER THE DEALERSHIP) IS MISSING ANY TYPE OF SELF-…

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THIS VEHICLE WAS MIS-BUILT WITHOUT ITS TOWING SUSPENSION SYSTEM INSTALLED. THE VIN AND OTHER MANUFACTURER (MFG) -PRODUCED DOCUMENTS STATE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A SELF-LEVELLING SYSTEM WHICH INFLATES SUSPENSION AIR BAGS UPON CONNECTING A TRAILER. HOWEVER, THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE (PER THE DEALERSHIP) IS MISSING ANY TYPE OF SELF-LEVELLING SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THIS MIS-BUILD MEANS THAT - WHEN A TRAILER IS CONNECTED - THE HEADLIGHTS POINT UPWARDS INSTEAD OF FRONT AND/OR SLIGHTLY DOWN TO SHOW THE ROAD CONDITIONS, WHICH MAKES THAT ALONE A SAFETY HAZARD. UPWARD LIGHTS MAY ALSO IMPACT ONCOMING TRAFFIC BY BLINDING OTHER DRIVERS. MY HUSBAND INFORMS ME THERE ARE OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS THAT GO ALONG WITH THIS, BUT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL THE PHYSICS OF HOW TOWED VEHICLES OPERATE SO I CANNOT EXPLAIN FURTHER HOW MY SAFETY, AND POSSIBLY OTHERS, ARE RISKED WHEN TOWING A LOAD WITH THIS VEHICLE OR OTHERS MIS-BUILT LIKE IT. THE DEALERSHIP PURCHASED MY VEHICLE BACK FROM ME AND IT REMAINS ON THEIR LOT TODAY INSTEAD OF BEING SOLD AT AUCTION AS STATED. I FOUND THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE (2 YEARS NEWER, BUT SAME MFG) WAS MIS-BUILT WITHOUT ITS TOWING SUSPENSION SYSTEM. I REPORTED BOTH ISSUES TO THE DEALERSHIPS. IN THE CASE OF THE POTENTIAL REPLACEMENT VEHICLE, I SIMPLY DID NOT BUY IT. I REPORTED BOTH INSTANCES DIRECTLY TO THE MFG AND WAS TOLD THAT WAS AN ISSUE FOR WHICH THE DEALERSHIPS WERE RESPONSIBLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MFG HAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH A PARTICULAR BUILD OF VEHICLE AND IS IGNORING POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES. I AM CONCERNED THAT THEIR DEALERSHIPS ARE ALSO IGNORING THE PROBLEM INSTEAD OF FIXING IT. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE WITH MORE KNOWLEDGE THAN ME TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER AND, IF NECESSARY, GET THE PROBLEMS RESOLVED TO INCLUDE FURTHER REMUNERATION TO ME AS APPLICABLE. I HAVE DOCUMENTS, BUT AM NOT SURE WHAT'S RELEVANT TO UPLOAD. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ODI #11361740

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2020
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

CLUSTER LAMP IN DASH HAS DIGITAL DISPLAY THAT IS NOT VISIBLE IN BRIGHT SUN LIGHT. THIS MAKES ANY WARNINGS NOT VISIBLE. CAN BE HAZARDOUS WITH OUT THE DOOR/TAILGATE SYMBOLS VISIBLE. WHEN DRIVING THE DISPLAY IS NOT LEGIBLE, IT APPEARS THAT THE LAMPS ARE NOT LIT, THE SURROUNDING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE THE CLUSTER AT NIGHT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11327160

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