2009 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Recalls & Reliability
10 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 4/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2009 sits among all Navigator years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
FORD IS RECALLING 1,357 MY 2009 EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY BE IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED.…
Fix: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE BRAKE STOPLAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 OR…
Technical service bulletins
28 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
The 2009 Lincoln Navigator drew 10 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 4/100, scored against the model's worst year (1998).
What are the most common 2009 Lincoln Navigator problems?
The top reported problems for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator are engine (3 complaints), electrical (3), and other (2).
Does the 2009 Lincoln Navigator have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2009 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.