2006 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Recalls & Reliability
90 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Lincoln Navigator, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 32/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 68,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2006 sits among all Navigator years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 75 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 73,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 36,000 and 100,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-248-0186.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR…
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FOUR TIRES (TO ENSURE INSPECTION OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE TIRES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROTATED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE) FOR TIRE TREAD DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE…
Technical service bulletins
34 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2006 Lincoln Navigator. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2006 Navigator TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2006 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
The 2006 Lincoln Navigator drew 90 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 32/100, scored against the model's worst year (1998).
What are the most common 2006 Lincoln Navigator problems?
The top reported problems for the 2006 Lincoln Navigator are engine (22 complaints), suspension (16), and electrical (8).
At what mileage do 2006 Lincoln Navigator problems show up?
Owners most often report 2006 Lincoln Navigator problems around 73,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 36,000 and 100,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Lincoln Navigator have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2006 Lincoln Navigator. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.