CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Lincoln Navigator has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (5 reports).
2017 Lincoln Navigator recalls
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image
The rearview camera can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while the vehicle is in reverse.
Brake fluid leak can reduce braking and lengthen stopping distance
Brake fluid can leak from the front brake circuit of the master cylinder into the brake booster.
LED Mirror Logo Lights May Short and Cause Fire
The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors of these Lincoln Navigators may short circuit.
Blower Motor Can Fail and Raise Interior Fire Risk
Certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from 2015 through 2017 may have a front blower motor, located behind the glove box, that can fail.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce Front Braking Power
Brake fluid can leak from the front brake circuit of the master cylinder into the brake booster.
Most common 2017 Lincoln Navigator problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
NHTSA Complaint â 2017 Lincoln Navigator Output Speed Sensor / Lead Frame Vehicle: 2017 Lincoln Navigator 4WD Transmission: 6R80 6-speed automatic Component: Transmission â Output Shaft Speed Sensor / Internal Lead Frame Current Mileage: 219,000 Complaint description: I am filing this complaint regarding a recurring transmission-related problem with my 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle has experienced intermittent loss of the vehicle speed signal, and the speedometer will suddenly drop to zero while driving. The vehicle has also experienced intermittent wrench/limp-mode symptoms and abnormal transmission behavior. The vehicle was diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code P0722, Output
The contact owned a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while traveling at 40 MPH, the vehicle struck the front passenger side of another vehicle that made an illegal U-turn at a higher rate of speed. The vehicle spun out and came to a stop after crashing into a bus occupied by children. No air bags deployed, and the contact believed the air bags should have deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. Two individuals were injured. The contact was driving and sustained injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, knees, legs, chest, right elbow, right arm, and internal bruising from the seat belt. The other person sustained unknow
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, both the "Hill Start" and "Service AdvanceTrac" warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The steering wheel had become stiff as a result of the failure and the contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle home. The contact initially assumed the failure was related to battery; however, after replacing the vehicle's battery, the failure persisted. The contact then called the dealer who informed him the failure was likely related to the steering rack. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
The vehicle has a severe brake fluid leak. There is a recall for the issue. I called the local Lincoln dealership Ford Mill Lincoln SC and they said there was nothing they could do. I explained to them that there was a safety recall. They refused to fix the vehicle under the recall. The car is very unsafe to drive and the manufacturer is not offering any assistance to fix the defect.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, and the rearview camera intermittently displayed a blank or distorted image. The contact stated that when the part for the recall repair became available, the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, after the dealer inspected the rearview camera, no failure was found. The rearview camera was not replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the rearview camera would be replaced as necessary. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure
2017 Lincoln Navigator questions
Does the 2017 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Lincoln Navigator: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; Brake fluid leak can reduce braking and lengthen stopping distance; LED Mirror Logo Lights May Short and Cause Fire; Blower Motor Can Fail and Raise Interior Fire Risk; Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce Front Braking Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Navigator?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Back Over Prevention (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.