2010 Lincoln NAVIGATOR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Lincoln NAVIGATOR has 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that the front driver's side rotor and brake became worn prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manu.

4 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

4 complaints

18%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR AND BRAKE BECAME WORN PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANU
• IN REVERSE. IN A PARKING LOT, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT BRAKE OR MOVE OUT OF REVERSE. HIT F250 TRUCK, REFRIGERATOR, JUMPED CURB AND AIRBORNE INTO DITCH WHICH STOPPED CAR. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, WHICH MADE IT HARDER TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS AN ONGOING FAILURE EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SEVEN YEARS AGO. THERE WERE NO WARNING

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR AND BRAKE BECAME WORN PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANU”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

18%

• THE RUNNING BOARDS OF THE 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR MALFUNCTIONED AT 78000 MILES. THE AUTOMATIC RUNNING BOARDS BEGAN RETRACTING AND LOWERING UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (AT SPEEDS FROM TO 70 MPH) AND WHILE COMPLETELY STOPPED WITH ENGINE OFF, MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS. UPON EXITING THE VEHI
• HEATED/COOL SEAT MODULE BURNING, IGNITION COIL, 4X4 (4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM) , WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR LINKAGE TRANSMISSION , ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON , HEATED HEAT STOPPED WORKING , CHANGED ENTIRE 4X4 SYSTEM AND IT STILL GOES INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE BY ITSELF
• STALLED WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT START. WHILE ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE WORKING INCLUDING BATTERY. CAR HAS BEEN IN LINCOLN DEALER'S SHOP SINCE 12/30/2020. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE FO DETECT THE PROBLEM.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE RUNNING BOARDS OF THE 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR MALFUNCTIONED AT 78000 MILES. THE AUTOMATIC RUNNING BOARDS BEGAN RETRACTING AND LOWERING UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (AT SPEEDS FROM TO 70 MPH) AND WHILE COMPLETELY STOPPED WITH ENGINE OFF, MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS. UPON EXITING THE VEHI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRACTOR WITH A SNOW BLADE ATTACHED, THAT WAS BEING USED B
• REAR LIFT GATE HYDRAULIC LIFTER ON DRIVER SIDE EXPLODED WHILE CAR WAS JUST PARKED. PART OF IT WENT THROUGH THE REAR OF THE CAR AND LANDED ON MY PATIO COVERING. THE LARGER PART REMAINED INSIDE THE TAILGATE AREA. THIS COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE. ABOUT 30 MINUTES PRIOR WHEN I USED A BUTTON TO OPEN THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRACTOR WITH A SNOW BLADE ATTACHED, THAT WAS BEING USED B”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

• CPSC#I1230613A. 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. CONSUMER STATED HER DAUGHTER STEPPED OUT THE TRUCK ONTO THE EXTENDED RUNNING BOARD AND IT CLOSED AND CRUSHED HER FEET/ANKLES BETWEEN THE RUNNING BOARD AND CAR FRAME. FORD SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ACCIDENT SO THEY TOLD HER TO KEEP THE CAR AND BRING IT
• THE RUNNING BOARDS OF THE 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR MALFUNCTIONED AT 78000 MILES. THE AUTOMATIC RUNNING BOARDS BEGAN RETRACTING AND LOWERING UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (AT SPEEDS FROM TO 70 MPH) AND WHILE COMPLETELY STOPPED WITH ENGINE OFF, MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS. UPON EXITING THE VEHI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CPSC#I1230613A. 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. CONSUMER STATED HER DAUGHTER STEPPED OUT THE TRUCK ONTO THE EXTENDED RUNNING BOARD AND IT CLOSED AND CRUSHED HER FEET/ANKLES BETWEEN THE RUNNING BOARD AND CAR FRAME. FORD SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ACCIDENT SO THEY TOLD HER TO KEEP THE CAR AND BRING IT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE AUXILIARY SUPPLY TUBE WHICH LAYS ON TOP OF A STEEL BRACKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE AUXILIARY SUPPLY TUBE WHICH LAYS ON TOP OF A STEEL BRACKET WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 22 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR AND BRAKE BECAME WORN PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: THE RUNNING BOARDS OF THE 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR MALFUNCTIONED AT 78000 MILES. THE AUTOMATIC RUNNING BOARDS BEGAN RETRACTING AND LOWERING UP AND DOWN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (AT SPEEDS FROM TO 70 MPH) AND WHILE COMPLETELY STOPPED WITH ENGINE OFF, MAKING LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS. UPON EXITING THE VEHI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRACTOR WITH A SNOW BLADE ATTACHED, THAT WAS BEING USED B
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: CPSC#I1230613A. 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. CONSUMER STATED HER DAUGHTER STEPPED OUT THE TRUCK ONTO THE EXTENDED RUNNING BOARD AND IT CLOSED AND CRUSHED HER FEET/ANKLES BETWEEN THE RUNNING BOARD AND CAR FRAME. FORD SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ACCIDENT SO THEY TOLD HER TO KEEP THE CAR AND BRING IT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)