5LMFU28537LJ052412007 LINCOLN Navigator
2007 LINCOLN Navigator was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 2 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 45 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
Executive Summary
2007 LINCOLN Navigator
2007 LINCOLN Navigator was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 2 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 45 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 2 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- 2 injuries reported across 45 owner complaints
- Common owner-reported issues: stalling, fire
- Body/Structure is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
- Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
45 owner complaints filed — top areas: Other (22%), Brakes (20%), Electrical (13%). Common issues: stalling, fire. 2 crashes reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- LINCOLN
- Model
- Navigator
- Year
- 2007
- Body Style
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 8-cyl 5.4L 300 hp
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Assembly
- WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: WAYNE, MICHIGAN
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
- ▸Fuel system recall
- ▸4 complaint(s) involved a fire
- ⚠Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Deferred Failure Risk
Vehicle-specific risks from this model-year's complaint record, known defects, and service milestones
Owners of the 2007 LINCOLN Navigator report brakes issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Owners of the 2007 LINCOLN Navigator report electrical issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Owners of the 2007 LINCOLN Navigator report engine/powertrain issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
2 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 2 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 2 recalls is ~67%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
LINCOLN completes recalls at a good rate (89%), averaging about 18 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~18 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SummaryFORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL CUSTOMER USAGE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE HANDLE MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE OR NOISE AND THE HANDLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESISTANCE WHEN ACTUATING THE HANDLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR.Read full details...
~36% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
SummaryFORD IS RECALLING 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, AND MY 2007 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN WEAK AREAS. AS A RESULT, THE HOSE MAY CRACK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK.Read full details...
~31% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.
Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix
RECALL DIDN'T FIX ITOwner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components
100% of complaints about "FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL" were filed AFTER recall campaign 08V057000 (2008-05-02) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.
Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.
Manufacturer Recall Response Time
Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance
13 months elapsed between first complaint and recall issuance — a significant delay in consumer protection.
Complaint Intelligence
45 complaints analyzed across 10 system categories
Service Brakes leads owner complaints (22%), most reported when the vehicle was 2 yrs old or newer. Also common: Fuel/Propulsion System (16%), Structure (13%).
Based on 45 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (0) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
34% of complaints filed in Mar & Apr — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME45 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rocker arms, finding that the engine lacked adequate compression, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE
TAKATA RECALL. AT A SLOW SPEED, WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE, VEHICLE ACCELERATES. SPEED IS GENERALLY UNDER 10 MPH AND HAS HAPPENED DURING TURNING...EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. SPECIFICALLY: IT HAPPENED ONCE TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPOT; IT HAPPENED MAKING A SLOW RIGHT HAND TURN ON A STREET; IT HAPPENED AGAIN DURING A LEFT HAND TURN INTO A PARKING GARAGE. WE TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THE MECHANIC DROVE IT. IT HAPPENED TO HIM AS WELL, BUT I DON'T HAVE THE SPECIFICS FOR THE ONE INCIDENT, BUT HE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE BRAKES NOT ENGAGING NORMALLY TO THE POINT WHERE HE HAD TO PUSH EXTREMELY HARD ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS STILL WITH THE MECHANIC. I'M NOT SURE IF HE'S FINDING THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACE SO FAR, BUT 3 OF THE 5 OR 6 INCIDENTS OCCURRED AFTERWARDS. WE DID CONTACT THE LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY TOLD US THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A SIMILAR INCIDENT. WE JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SECOND HAND AND HAVE ONLY OWNED IT FOR 2 WEEKS. IT STARTED THE DAY AFTER PURCHASE. IT'S DANGEROUS AND WE DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE "AS IS". WILL FOLLOW UP WITH THE MECHANIC TOMORROW, 05/13/2019.
MY 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR MAY NEED RAIL CROSS-OVER HOSE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS WEAK AREAS. THE HOSE MAY CRACK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK. THIS IS WHAT I'M SMELLING OUTSIDE OF MY TRUCK.
WATER APPEARS TO HAVE LEAKED INTO THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX , DAMAGING MANY ITEMS AND WIRES UNDER FUSE BOX , WIRES ARE SITTING IN WATER, CAUSING CORRUPTION AND LOSS OF LIGHTS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
WAS DRIVING CAR SHUT OFF...BOUGHT NEW BATTERY INSTANTLY, THEN REPLACED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR BECAUSE AFTER CAR SHUTOFF IT WOULDNT START BACK UP...
THE A/C STOPS BLOWING AND FUNCTIONING. RECALL # TSB-08-9-1 FROM 10-23-2008 STATES THIS EXACT ISSUE. WHEN A/C IS SELECTED THE BLOWER MOTOR AUTOMATICALLY GOES TO HIGH.
HYDRAULIC STRUTS (LIFT SUPPORT) FOR BOTH FRONT HOOD AND POWER LIFTGATE COMPLETELY FAIL AND CANNOT STAY OPEN.
RUNNING BOARD ON DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT AFTER CLOSING THE DOORS. IT REMAINS DEPLOYED. HAVE TO USE MY FOOT TO ASSIST IT TO CLOSE.....OFTEN. TRIED USING WD-40 TO LUBRICATE THE HINGES BUT THIS ONLY SERVES AS A TEMPORARY FIX. ISSUES RETURNS SHORTLY THEREAFTER.
MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN.....I CANT GET OUT OF MY CAR...AND CANT REALLY FIGURE OUT HOW TO FIX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL FOR THE RPMS TO DECREASE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I OPENED THE BACK HATCH TO ALLOW MY CHILDREN TO LOAD THEIR VIOLINS IN THE BACK BEFORE TAKING THEM TO SCHOOL. THE HATCH SUDDENLY CAME DOWN QUICKLY ON ITS OWN, SLAMMING DOWN. IT HIT MY SON'S ARM JUST AS HE PULLED AWAY FROM THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED HIM GREAT BODILY HARM. EVERY TIME I PUSH THE REMOTE TO OPEN THE HATCH IT OPENS COMPLETELY THEN SLAMS BACK DOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING
THE TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE AROUND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ,I PULLED OVER RESCUED MY DOG RAN TO THE GRASS AREA AND WATCH IT BURN TO THE GROUND. THIS WAS JUNE 13,2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 5/20/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANIC ADVISED IF A SPARK WAS TO OCCUR THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. UPDATED 9/17/2015*JS
DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTABLE RUNNING BOARDS KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AND KEEPS TRYING TO RETRACT WHILE DRIVING, AFTER RESEARCH FOUND OUT RUNNING BOARDS HAVE BEEN MALFUNCTIONING ON NAVIGATORS SINCE EARLY 2000. FORD MERCURY WILL NOT RECALL EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW ITS A VEHICLE DEFECT. DRIVERS SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT STAY WHERE ITS SET WILL RESET IT SELF SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014 AT 1200 HOURS, I PARKED MY VEHICLE IN A MCDONALD'S PARKING LOT. I BACKED INTO A SPACE (THE DRIVEWAY WAS SLANTED DOWN TO THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT), MOVED THE GEAR SHIFTER TO PARK, GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I WALKED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, STOPPED TO WATCH TRAFFIC FOR A CLEARING TO CROSS THE PARKING LOT, AND THE VEHICLE BUMPED ME FROM BEHIND. IT WAS SLOWLY MOVING TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE PARKING LOT. I JUMPED BACK IN THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKE TO STOP ITS FORWARD MOTION. I CHECKED THE GEAR SHIFTER WHICH INDICATED THAT IT WAS IN PARK. BUT, I WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK, PLACE IT IN REVERSE AND BACK THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING SPACE, AND AGAIN PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER IN PARK. AGAIN THE VEHICLE STARTED DRIFTING FORWARD. I TRIED SEVERAL MORE TIMES TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN PARK. FINALLY, IT SEEMED TO HOLD. I WENT IN TO EAT MY LUNCH AND RETURNED TO MY VEHICLE. THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, IT FINALLY DID. I DROVE THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT HOME. I PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER IN PARK NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD HOLD AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING. EACH TIME THE GEAR SHIFTER INDICATED THAT IT WAS IN PARK. I APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND CONTACTED THE FORD DEALERSHIP, ALAN JAY FORD, 3201 US HWY 27 SEBRING, FL 33870, 888-448-1737, AND SPOKE TO [XXX] IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. SINCE IT WAS THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND, THE FIRST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT IS NEXT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 AT 0800 HOURS. I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO GET THE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK AND INTO DRIVE TUESDAY MORNING FOR THIS APPOINTMENT. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE GEAR SHIFTER SHOWS ITSELF IN THE PARK POSITION BUT IS INTERMITTENTLY NOT HOLDING. THE VEHICLE MOVES ON ITS OWN AS IT DID IN THE MCDONALD'S PARKING LOT, BUMPING UP AGAINST MY BACK. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS SLOW MOVING THIS TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND BARLEY GOT THROUGH THE TURN WITHOUT GETTING HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST GARAGE AND CHECKED OUT. THE WIRES ON THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK WERE MELTED. CALLED LINCOLN AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NO RECALLS AND COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, AT THAT TEMPERATURE DON'T KNOW WHY IT DIDN'T EXPLODE OR START A FIRE SINCE IT IS SITTING IN THE GAS TANK.. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42, 000. UPDATED 6/27/14 UPDATED 07/11/2014 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST HOWEVER, THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND MADE A VERY LOUD GROWLING NOISE.. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 02/11/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO BRAKES FOR APPROXIMATELY 7-10 SECONDS. UPDATED 02/11/14
DRIVING TO WORK. GOING 45-50 MPH, A DOG RUNS IN FRONT OF ME, AND SWERVED AND HIT A TREE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES. TRYING TO FIND AN ATTORNEY TAKE THE CASE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BECAME INOPERABLE AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THEY NOTICED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS MELTED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD BECOME BURNED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH AN AFTER MARKET FUEL PUMP BECAUSE THE ORIGINAL PART WAS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,704. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CHROME DOOR HANDLES STARTED TO PEEL AWAY, EXPOSING RAZOR SHARP SHARDS OF CHROME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,500. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR
MY 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ULTIMATE 4X4 ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING SUDDENLY LIKE IT RAN OUT OF GAS. THERE WAS A HALF A TANK OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK AND CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. I TROUBLESHOOTED THE ISSUE TO A FAILED FUEL PUMP. WHEN I PULLED THE FUEL PUMP OUT OF THE FUEL TANK I NOTICED THAT THE WIRING GOING TO THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE PUMP WAS MELTED. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THAT THE PUMP WAS SUBMERGED IN GASOLINE BUT IT GOT HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE PLASTIC ON THE PUMP AND WIRING. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *JS
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAR TEARS BECAUSE THE SIDE CUSHION RUBS ON THE BOTTOM PLASTIC SUPPORT LOWER LEFT SIDE. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT! *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON A LEVEL SURFACE IN MODERATE TRAFFIC GOING 40MPH I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE ANTI SKID LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE ABS TURNED ON AND TOOK THE VEHICLE A WHILE TO STOP... KEPT HAPPENING.... TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED AND IT WENT AWAY... JUST CONCERNED THAT IT MIGHT HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY.... IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE VEHICLE HAS A SPEED COMPENSATION VOLUME CONTROL FOR THE RADIO WHICH WOULD RAISE OR LOWER THE LEVEL OF SOUND ACCORDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THE RADIO WOULD INDEPENDENTLY FLUCTUATE FROM HIGH TO LOW WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE RADIO WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT MANUALLY DISENGAGED THE SPEED COMPENSATION MODE BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE RADIO MANUFACTURER ADVISED REPLACING THE RADIO A SECOND TIME. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.
BROUGHT MY LINCOLN NAVIGATOR INTO BOB MAXEY LINCOLN TO HAVE MY TIRES REPLACED. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW FROM A NOW OUT OF BUSINESS LINCOLN DEALER "STU EVANS LINCOLN" IN 2007. THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE 20" TIRES ON OEM, BUT CAME IN WITH 18" TIRES, SO STU EVANS SWAPPED THEM WITH TIRES FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS BRINGS ME TO MY CURRENT SITUATION. I HAVE NEVER REPLACED THE TIRES OR HAD ANY WORK DONE ON THEM, BUT UPON BOB MAXEY REPLACING THE TIRES THEY NOTED THAT I HAD ONE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR "GLUED ON" AND ONE TIRE WHERE THE SENSOR AND BANDING WAS COMPLETELY MISSING. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AROUND IN A HEAVY SUV FOR 3 YEARS WITHOUT THE SAFETY OF HAVING AN FULLY FUNCTIONING TIRE PRESSURE SENSORING SYSTEM DUE TO FORD'S DEALER. NOW LINCOLN WANTS ME TO PAY TO HAVE THIS SYSTEM PUT ON. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY REPAIRS DONE TO THE WHEELS. THIS IS A MASSIVE SAFETY CONCERN AS I DO NOT WANT TO BE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT KNOWING THAT I HAVE LOW TIRE PRESSURE AND ROLLING THE VEHICLE OVER. FORD SHOULD STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND FIX WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE WHEN I BOUGHT IT. *TR
MAKE: LINCOLN MODEL: NAVIGATOR YEAR: 2007 ISSUE: COMPLETE BRAKES FAILURE DESCRIPTION:\ ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED. WE HAVE OBSERVED THAT GENERALLY THIS FAILURES OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING DOWNHILL AT ABOUT 30 - 45 MPH SPEED. THE PROBLEM SUDDENLY APPEARS WITH NO PRIOR INDICATION OF ANYTHING MALFUNCTIONING, LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND THEN DISAPPEARS. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: AT SPEEDS MENTIONED ABOVE, THE ANTISKID LIGHT COMES ON WITH WHIRRING / GRINDING NOISES AND THE BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED. THE CONDITIONS REMAINS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, USUALLY ABOUT 5 - 10 SECONDS PERIODS WHEN THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK AT ALL. AFTERWARDS, THE BRAKES START TO WORK NORMALLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THIS CONDITION AND DIAGNOSE ANY ISSUES, ALTHOUGH THIS VERY PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND DISCUSSED BY OTHER OWNERS IN VARIOUS FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATH. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER. HOWEVER, OTHER LINCOLN NAVIGATOR OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUE TO BE RELATED TO THE SPEED SENSORS. REPLACEMENT OF MASTER CYLINDER AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE. *TR
WHEN THE DRIVER EXITS THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER SEAT CUSHION IS SOFT ENOUGH TO BE COMPRESSED AGAINST THE HARD PLASTIC EDGING THAT SUPPORTS THE SEAT LOCATION CONTROLS. DUE TO REPEATED COMPRESSION AGAINST THE PLASTIC EDGING, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT DEVELOPS A HORIZONTAL CRACK/CUT IN THE LEATHER CUSHION ALONG THE SIDE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT FOUND A CRACK IN THE VEHICLE'S FRAME. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
PURCHASED VEHICLE AS A CPO ON 9/27/08. VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. TOOK PHYSICAL DELIVERY AND DROVE HOME ON 10/4/2008. LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER 15 MILES LEAVING DEALERSHIP ON WAY HOME(NONE OF THE TIRES WERE LOW ON PRESSURE). RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE SYSTEM CHECKED AND LIGHT RESET. ON 10/29 MILEAGE ON VEHICLE WAS 19,758. VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN BY MY WIFE ON A FLAT CITY STREET IN LAGUNA HILLS CA APPROXIMATELY 10 AM APPROX 40 MPH AND THE DAY WAS CLEAR AND WARM. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AND WOULD NOT DEPRESS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AND A GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING THE ANTI-SKID LIGHT CAME ON (WHILE SHE CONTINUED TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL) AND THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE UNTIL THE VEHICLE TRAVELED APPROX 100 FEET. THE VEHICLE SLOWED AND SHE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AT A SLOW SPEED AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. TOWED TO CLOSEST DEALER. THAT DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM, AND NO CODES SHOWED UP. TOOK IT TO DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHICLE TO US. THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT ARE STILL RESEARCHING. *TR
ON 07/26/07, WHILE DRIVING OUR BRAND-NEW NAVIGATOR, (PURCHASED NEW ON 07/06/07) ALL DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL SOUNDED, AND THE LIGHT SHOWING A CAR WITH SQUIGGLY LINES FLASHED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO BRAKE, BUT FOR A WHILE WE WERE NOT SURE WE WERE GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO SO. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY TRIED TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY COULDN'T. THE SAME SITUATION HAPPENED AGAIN ON 08/22/07, IN SEPTEMBER, ON 10/31/07, 11/27/07, 1/22/08 AND AGAIN IN MARCH 2008. THE DEALER WAS NEVER ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT THE BRAKES KEEP ON MALFUNCTIONING. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, THE CODE USED IN THE REPAIR FORMS, STATES "CUSTOMER COMPLAINT" AND "MULTICHECK INSPECTION", BUT DOES NOT DESCRIBE THE BRAKES PROBLEM, THEREFORE IT SHOWS AS IF THERE HAD NEVER BEEN A BRAKE PROBLEM. I CONTACTED FORD, ASK THEM TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE, AND A REPRESENTATIVE WHO IS NOT A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT A FUSE WAS BEING ACTIVATED FOR EXCESS LIGHT, BUT IT HAD BEEN FIXED. THAT WAS BEFORE THE MALFUNCTION OF MARCH 2008, SO IT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN IT. IT ALSO SURPRISES ME THAT THE MECHANICS WORKING ON THE VEHICLE CAN'T TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, OR HOW TO FIX IT, BUT SOMEBODY WHO IS NOT A MECHANIC AND HAS NOT EVEN SEEN MY VEHICLE CAN TELL ME HOW IT WAS FIXED. ON TOP OF THAT, SINCE I CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY, THE MANAGER OF THE DEALER GOT UPSET BECAUSE WE DID SO. *TR
2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR WITH CUT LIKE GROOVES ON THE RIMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOOK PICTURES AND SENT THEM TO FORD. FORD SAID THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT IT IS NOT A DEFECT. *KB
WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A LEVEL PAVED STREET IN TOWN AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH, CLEAR DAY, 70-75 DEGREES WHEN THE RSC DASH LIGHT CAME ON, AND A LOUD GRINDING SOUND CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA, THE TRANSMISSION GEARED DOWN BY ITSELF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER, AND I HAD NO BRAKES. THIS LASTED ABOUT 5 SECONDS OR SO. OVER THE NEXT 3/4 MILE, THE RSC DASH INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON BRIEFLY AND WHEN IT DID, I HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES WITHIN 3/4 MILE. THE CAR WAS IN DEALERSHIP FOR 20 DAYS, AND THE ONLY THING THEY DID WAS TO PUT SOME ELECTRICAL TAPE BETWEEN THE DASH AND DEFROST VENT TO PREVENT AMBIENT LIGHT FROM COMING ONTO THE STEERING COLUMN. SINCE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT (NEW) THE BRAKES HAVE "ACTED UP" TWICE, (BEFORE THIS EVENT) EITHER THE PEDEL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND IT DOES NOT BRAKE, OR THE PEDAL IS VERY HARD, AND CAN'T BE PUSHED DOWN TO BRAKE. WHEN YOU LET UP AND PUSH IT AGAIN, IT OPERATES OK. *TR
BRAKE FAILURE. FALSE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION WHILE DRIVING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE. THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES. UPDATED 12/31/07
UPON PLACING VEHICLE IN TO GEAR WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER IT LURCHED FORWARD AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE IT WAS FINE AFTER. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD EXPLOSION. HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. HE THEN HEARD MORE POPPING SOUNDS AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE AND MELTED THE SIDINGS OF THE HOUSE AND SHED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,500. THE CONSUMER STATED BEFORE THE FIRE REMEMBERS THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTING ERRATIC AND THE HEAT IN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WORKING AT THE TIME. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES FROM THE DEFECT. UPDATED 08/20/07 *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT IS BLINDED BY THE GLARE FROM ONCOMING VEHICLES AND CANNOT CHANGE LANES. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS BLACK, THE LIGHTS FROM THE DASHBOARD ARE AFFECTING HER VISIBILITY. SHE STATED THAT WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO PRODUCES A GLARE WHICH AFFECTS HER VISIBILITY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. SHE STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SEEMS TO BE INSIDE OUT BECAUSE AT NIGHT, THE ONCOMING VEHICLES APPEAR TO HAVE THEIR HIGH BEAMS ACTIVATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 4,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR
WHILE BRAKING NORMALLY MY ENGINE CONTINED TO REV AND MY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PUSH THE BRAKE DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *AK
Component Failure Cascade Risk
Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures
▸ Engine stalling at speed — fuel delivery failure can cause sudden loss of power in traffic or on highways
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 45 total NHTSA complaints filed over 14 years, with the worst year being 2014 (7 complaints).
The amber reliability line averaged 98/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 89/100 in 2015.
The recall (red dashed line) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.
Red dots on the amber line flag 2 years (2013, 2015) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,114 (~$552/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation Ammunition
Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2007 LINCOLN Navigator — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
State-Specific Legal Protections
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 5LMFU28537LJ05241 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Make | LINCOLN |
| Model | Navigator |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement (L) | 5.4 |
| Horsepower | 300 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Assembly City | WAYNE |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 5LM |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 3 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | 7 |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | L |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | J05241 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 2 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 45 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 3:13:47 PM.