CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Lincoln Navigator has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (5 reports).
2012 Lincoln Navigator recalls
Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear
Some vehicles have an automatic transmission that can unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of how fast the vehicle is moving.
Most common 2012 Lincoln Navigator problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
Belts dislodged on all tires. Tires have 70% tread left. My mechanic said it is manufacturing defect of Tires. SUV started shaking badly on highway
Vehicle randomly downshifts at speed causing sudden and jarring loss of speed. Vehicle will eventually and intermittently flash a service wrench error, speedometer stops working, and displays "000 Miles to Empty" message. Diagnosed at the dealer as a failing Molded Lead Frame. There was extended warranty coverage to 150,000 miles due to this being a know faulty part but my vehicle was over the mileage. I learned from the dealer servicing the vehicle that a software update--rather than replacement of the faulty part--under TSB 13-6-8 was performed by another dealership that I purchased the vehicle from. This "software update" was not disclosed to me nor did it show up on carfax or any service
GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2012 NAVIGATOR AUTOMATICALLY DOWN SHIFTED TO 1ST GEAR. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. WHEN I TRIED TO START IT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. AFTER I SHUT THE CAT DOWN AGAIN I TRIED RESTARTING THE CAR AND IT STARTED NORMAL BUT IT WOULD NOT GO OUT OF 1ST GEAR. I DROVE HOME AND CALLED PORTSMOUTH FORD IN PORTSMOUTH NH TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE MALFUNCTION EVALUATED WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE ON 4/1/2021 TO TAKE IT TO THE GARAGE THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE RESET ITSELF AND THE TRANSMISSION WORKED CORRECTLY. ONCE AT THE GARAGE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A MOLDED LEAD IN THE TRANSMISSION COVERED BY R
MY 2012 NAVIGATOR STARTED TO ACT WEIRD THE WRENCH SIGNAL APPEARED,MY SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING,THE RPM WENT VERY HIGH,NO POWER ON MY SUV,MAYBE 5MPH THE MOST,AND THE INFORMATION SCREEN SHOWS NO GAS,WHILE I HAVE 1/2 TANK,CHECKED AMD RECALLS AND SHOWS NOTHING,BUT A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE IS A TBS RECALL FOR THIS TRANSMISSION MODELS,HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THANKS. *TR
BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER NO GOOD. BRAKE FLUID COSTENTLY DISAPPEARING, NO LEAKS UNDER TRUCK BUT ONCE EMPTY OR CLOSE TO LOW LINE HAVE TO PRESS BREAKS TO THE FLOOR JUST TO TRY AND SLOW DOWN TO STOP... BOTH IN CITY AND HIGHWAY, IN MOTION AND WHILE PARKED
2012 Lincoln Navigator questions
Does the 2012 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Lincoln Navigator: Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear; Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm); Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln Navigator?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5), Unknown Or Other (3), Suspension (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Lincoln Navigator has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.