2020 Lincoln Navigator power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Lincoln Navigator — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On August 20, 2026, while traveling about 45 MPH, I accelerated to merge onto a highway while passing a slow-moving semi, with traffic approaching from behind. The transmission unexpectedly disengaged and the vehicle completely lost propulsion. The gear indicator showed Neutral. The engine rapidly…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“CDF Drum Failure is a known issue to Ford. They have issued a technical service bulletin (TSB 22-2428) to replace poorly designed components that have since been redesigned. The failure mode can cause violent gear shifts (from gear 10 to gear 1) at high speeds, which is a significant safety…”
filed May 20, 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
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 | 6 | 19% |
| 2019 Navigator | 22 | 28% |
| 2018 Navigator | 20 | 38% |
| 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 2020 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.