CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Lincoln Navigator has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (20 reports).
2018 Lincoln Navigator recalls
Transmission Could Engage Park While Moving, Risking Rollaway
The transmission park pawl, the part that locks the transmission in Park, may engage while the vehicle is still in motion.
Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain Occupants
Some seat belts in the driver or front passenger seat may lock unexpectedly due to a problem with the seat belt pretensioner, so the belt cannot retract or extend.
Front Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain
The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, so the belt cannot retract or extend.
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.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Front Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain Occupants
The front seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may deploy unexpectedly.
Rearview camera may not show image in reverse
The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera where equipped, may fail to display an image when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Missing Head Restraint Instructions Raise Crash Injury Risk
Some Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-Super Duty SuperCab trucks were built without owner's manual instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints, including those for the center seating positions.
Middle Row Seat May Shift in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Some 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may be missing one or both J-Channel reinforcement brackets in the second-row center seat track assemblies.
Fuel Pump Weld Can Crack, Risking Leaks and Fire
Certain 2018 vehicles with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture.
Vehicle May Roll Away When Parked in Park
A roll pin may be missing from the 10-speed automatic transmission, which can cause the vehicle to lose its Park function.
Rear Power Windows May Not Reverse on Pinch, Injury Risk
The second-row power window control modules can intermittently stop working, so the window may not automatically reverse when it meets an obstruction such as a finger.
Most common 2018 Lincoln Navigator problems
Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
What owners report
The contact's wife owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gear shifter independently shifted to park and other gears while driving over a railroad track. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and operated as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
I have experienced harsh shifting from gear 1 to 2 and as well from 2nd to 3rd gear. This results in delayed acceleration at expressway onramps and when turning into forward traffic. This is a known risk with unresolved recall 26S48 related to transmission parking system dammage and related transmission damage. As well, there is a TSB 22-2248 related to this year/make/model transmission problem.
We purchased a 2018 Lincoln Navigator L in 2022 with 29,489 miles, and it has been great. We are at 64,351 miles, and it is making the cold-start rattling noise. We have called Lincoln for assistance, and they are refusing to help. They stated that there is no help. I took it to Duval Ford, and with other issues such as the water pump and leaks, they quoted 12,000 to fix this truck. They did say they had a payment plan to fix the vehicle. When the soft pull was opened in 2022, our truck did not make noise at that time. I believe Ford should stand by their product, and there are so many videos on YouTube addressing this vehicle.
The other weekend, we were unloading the back of the Lincoln when all of a sudden the liftgate came down on us. Fortunately, we were able to back away in time... Later that weekend, my son was unloading the back and it came down and hit him in the head to the point it made him cry (and he is a tough kid at 13)... I have brought up this concern with Lincoln at least 3 or 4 times, and they said it has been fixed, but clearly there is still a safety concern here. The last fix was a new harness they had to install. I have had so many issues with this vehicle, I feel like they dont want to fix it anymore... This has happened at least a dozen times or more where we are unloading the back, just sta
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the transmission seized, and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated during the failure. Additionally, the brake warning light was illuminated, and the message âLoss of Powerâ was displayed. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V402000 (Power Train). The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
2018 Lincoln Navigator questions
Does the 2018 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator: Transmission Could Engage Park While Moving, Risking Rollaway; Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain Occupants; Front Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain; Brake fluid leak can reduce braking and lengthen stopping distance; Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln Navigator?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (20), Engine (12), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.