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2019 Lincoln Navigator Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln Navigator, most often about the seat belts (29% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles). It is 4th of 26 Navigator model years by number of complaints and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2019 Lincoln Navigator problems
Seat belts
25 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the front driverâs side seat belt pretensioner inadvertently deployed and released smoke. The vehicle was towed to the residence and could not be repaired by a mobile technician. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer…
The contact owns a 2019 licoln Navigator. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver and passengers seat belts retactators seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed front drivers and passenger seat belts retractor. The contact was informed that the front…
Transmission
24 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The RPM's would suddenly increase before the speed was drastically reduced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for service…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle started to stall and seized. The contact stated that an unknown power train warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The contact stated she…
Engine
12 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the front and the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the sound. The vehicle was not repaired however, the…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The RPM's would suddenly increase before the speed was drastically reduced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for service…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 13%Electrical
11 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 81,183. The contact was informed by the warranty company, and based on a carfax report, the mileage was 97,000.
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Seatbelt is not recoiling properly. Dealership replaced it, new one is having similar issues. Sat in other black label navigators and they also had the same issue. When using the cruise control, the brakes are making an odd noise (it makes the same type of sound you hear when getting up from a leather couch) window…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact later discovered that there was a hole in the rear sunroof. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. A…
Air bags
4 complaints · 5%Restraints indicator lamp warning light on every time passenger gets in and buckled up. While in motion it will turn on! Dealer couldn't figure it out.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle in front stopped suddenly and the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The seatbelt pr tensioner failed to operate as intended. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruising to her chest…
Speed control
3 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing on the accelerator pedal, the RPM rose to 6,500 however, the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Lincoln Navigator recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed july 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in april 2027. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s48. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on june 26, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 navigator, expedition, 2020-2021 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2021 f-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster assembly (ipc) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 13, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c27. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on july 6, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ford mustang, lincoln nautilus, and lincoln navigator vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19v076. At vehicle start-up, the instrument panel cluster assembly (ipc) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "controls and displays."
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed june 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in august 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24v099 and 25v197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 22, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24v-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2024. Owners may call ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c39.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 explorer, lincoln aviator, 2020-2024 escape, lincoln corsair, 2018-2024 f-150, expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 8, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s06.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 20, 2023 to lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed march 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23s48.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 lincoln aviator, 2018-2021 lincoln navigator, 2022-2023 ford transit, and 2021 ford bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail the owner's manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, "head restraints."
Suspension: rear
Risk: A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began november 14, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s36.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, fuel or temperature level, or safety system warnings. Driving with an inoperative cluster can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster assembly (ipc), free of charge. The recall began march 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19c03.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ford mustang, lincoln nautilus, and lincoln navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the instrument panel cluster assembly (ipc) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, "controls and displays."
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Seat belt pretensioner inadvertent deployment
Summary
On november 22, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe23-021 to investigate instances of seat belt pretensioner inadvertent deployment in model year (my) 2019 ford expedition vehicles manufactured by ford motor company. Some complaints allege hearing a loud, explosion-like sound immediately followed by the seatbelt tightening around the occupantâs torso area. The complaints do not allege a crash occurred that may have resulted in the deployment of the pretensioner system. The investigation revealed certain seatbelt pretensioners may develop corroded squib pins where the bridge wire (heating element of pyro-technic device) is welded. Extended corrosion and a partial separ
Questions about the 2019 Lincoln Navigator
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Navigator?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: seat belts (25 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); transmission (24 complaints); engine (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln Navigator have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 24, 2026 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Lincoln Navigator?
- It is 4th of 26 Navigator model years by number of complaints, with 85 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.