2018 Lincoln Navigator power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Lincoln Navigator — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“1. transmission shifts hard and/or seems to shift to neutral and losing forward propulsion 2. or loud clunk followed by shuddering and no control 3. no control means unsafe driving conditions particularly if closer to other vehicles 4. dealer quoted some mumbo/jumbo about jumping into park 5…”
filed Apr 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park…Campaign 26V402000 · Jun 24, 2026
- A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of…Campaign 18V213000 · Apr 4, 2018
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2132. Reason for update: update the Part List Description and Labor Times Description Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following…
TSB 25-2476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2025
Power Train problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Navigator | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 Navigator | 5 | 16% |
| 2020 Navigator | 16 | 55% |
| 2019 Navigator | 20 | 28% |
| 2017 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Navigator | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 Navigator | 5 | 24% |
| 2008 Navigator | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 Navigator | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 Navigator | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 Navigator | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 Navigator | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.