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2005 Lincoln Navigator Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the suspension (25% of complaints, typically around 65,000 miles). It is 8th of 26 Navigator model years by number of complaints.

Complaints48
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported2
Injuries reported4

Most common 2005 Lincoln Navigator problems

  1. Suspension

    12 complaints · 25%

    Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.

    The air suspension system fails to work when cold. Its very bouncy and hard to drive safely. I have replaced the height sensors. I've spent over $5000 on repairs in the past 6 months. It still isn't fixed. I've seen numerous complaints on the internet about the same suspension problems. This is a faulty design. This…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 65,000 miles
    Vehicle has problems with air ride suspension. This occurs about every two weeks, this causes the vehicle to operate erratically. The dealer tried to fix the problem but it still continues to have issues.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 72,000 miles

  2. Engine

    10 complaints · 21%

    Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.

    Tl contact owns 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that they had to replace the engine since the head gasket was defective and there was a piston that caused metal shavings to enter the engine. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer several times since a knocking sound was in the engine. The dealer was unable…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 55,000 miles
    The spark plugs are recall, my Lincoln has only 68,000 miles I purchased new in july 2005, now air suspension has problems too how can I receive a refund on the recalls after I paid $1,800.00 in repairs.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 57,000 miles

  3. Fuel system

    7 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system.

    My 2005 Lincoln Navigator fuel pump went bad, and when I went to buy one, there is a nation wide back order on this item, can this be because the part has been going bad on all navigators which is the cause of the major back order, now my car is sitting for 3 weeks because I cannot locate no fuel pump anywhere in the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 70,000 miles
    2005 Navigator injector failed and ruined engine on june 17, 2008 with 53,000 miles driven. Car was billowing smoke, smelled strongly of gas, and stopped functioning as I was driving it. Ford took nearly a month to replace engine and replace injector. Picked car up on july 23, 2008. Roughly 3 weeks later,a second…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 53,000 miles

  4. Body and structure

    7 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.

    The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated both running boards on the left and right side of the vehicle were covered with rust and corroded. The running boards retract in and out in order to climb into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who removed the running boards but did not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 72,000 miles
    2005 Lincoln Navigator currently with 97000 miles. Major frame rust in front end,radiator supports are almost completely rotted through. Have read numerous complaints about radiators dropping due to frame rotting. Main section of truck frame has a hole in it due to rust as well. Frame integrity is compromised and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 75,000 miles

  5. Air bags

    6 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: frontal.

    Vehicle was involved in a crash. All the airbags in the vehicle deployed with the exception of the drivers airbag. Passenger airbag deployed with no passenger in seat. Driver suffered crushed spine and legs, along with head and facial injuries.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 55,714 miles
    I turned my ignition to start my car and the driver airbag deployed from the steering wheel hitting me in the head causing me to lose consciousness briefly from the impact. The airbag popped in my ear after hitting my head and started smoking. The smoking coming from the now deflated airbag did not stop for about 10…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 60,000 miles

  6. Speed control

    5 complaints · 10%

    Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    Tl contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. He stated that the cruise control was engaged at 45 MPH and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH when the brake was tapped to slow the vehicle down repeated attempts were made to slow the vehicle down. The dealer confirmed that the accelerator mat entrapment caused the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 56,717 miles
    The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while sitting idle in traffic, the throttle warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled simultaneously. The contact was able to restart the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 55,875 miles

  7. Transmission

    5 complaints · 10%

    Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    Dt: the consumer stated 2005 Lincoln Navigator was having problems with the suspension and the gear shift. The vehicle has been in the repair shop three times. The manufacturer has not been called. The consumer talked to the dealer, and they could not help him. The first time the electrical work was done, it was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 2,824 miles
    Ltr from senator hutchison on behalf of constituent, re problems with her 2005 Lincoln Navigator. The consumer stated there was a noise coming from the engine. The front end vibrated constantly. The consumer was informed the track bar and cad mount bushings needed to be replaced to correct the vibrating. The sunroof…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 2,195 miles

  8. Electrical

    4 complaints · 8%

    Dt: the consumer stated 2005 Lincoln Navigator was having problems with the suspension and the gear shift. The vehicle has been in the repair shop three times. The manufacturer has not been called. The consumer talked to the dealer, and they could not help him. The first time the electrical work was done, it was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 2,824 miles
    While driving on the highway full speed, the vehicle (2005 Lincoln Navigator) stopped and I then coasted into the emergency lane where I was able to restart the vehicle to drive to safe location. This incident occurred twice before receiving the error code in the car check electronic throttle. There was no warning…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 90,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 Lincoln Navigator recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2005 Lincoln Navigator

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lincoln Navigator?
By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (12 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles); fuel system (7 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2005 Lincoln Navigator have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the Lincoln Navigator?
It is 8th of 26 Navigator model years by number of complaints, with 48 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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