2006 Lincoln Navigator engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Lincoln Navigator — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine was missing when trying to accelerate or pass vehicles. Dangerous situation when trying to pass on highways and interstates. Took 2006 lincoln navigator in for new spark plugs. Dealer said all 8 plugs broke off and one damaged the head and now need new head due to broken spark plug. Cost…”
filed Jul 6, 2011
“2006 lincoln navigator, 60,000 miles on car. Car shut down after giving an engine failed safety mode error on dash while on four lane busy highway traveling 40-45 mph. Coasted to side of road (no berm available). .. Waited 5 minutes. Restarted car and limped into gary yeoman ford dealer. I was told…”
filed Mar 8, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Navigator | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Navigator | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Navigator | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Navigator | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 Navigator | 8 | 9% |
| 2003 Navigator | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 Navigator | 7 | 22% |
| 2001 Navigator | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 Navigator | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 Navigator | 22 | 17% |
| 1998 Navigator | 16 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lincoln Navigator
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.