2007 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 26, 2024 · 45 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Navigator years
More complaints than other years 11th of 31 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lincoln Navigator. That ranks 11th out of 31 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (7 complaints, 16%), typically at around 96,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Lincoln Navigator problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System7 · ~96,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6 · ~14,879 mi
Structure6 · ~70,000 mi
Electrical System5 · ~80,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~92,500 mi
Unknown or Other4 · ~56,800 mi
Engine3 · ~110,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~70,000 mi
Service Brakes3 · ~90,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~16,529 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System716%96,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic613%14,879——
Structure613%70,000——
Electrical System511%80,500——
Vehicle Speed Control511%92,500——
Unknown or Other49%56,800——
Engine37%110,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline37%70,000——
Service Brakes37%90,000——
Power Train24%16,529——
Seats24%58,000——
Visibility24%800——
Air Bags12%52,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling12%1,500——
Equipment12%35,000——
Interior Lighting12%1,030——
Service Brakes, Electric12%1,030——
Steering12%188——
Tires12%———
Wheels12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 7 complaints
2007: 5200752008: 5200852009: 2200922010: 3201032011: 2201122012: 1201212013: 4201342014: 7201472015: 5201552017: 2201722018: 3201832019: 4201942021: 1202112024: 120241

n = 45 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Lincoln Navigator recalls (2)

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Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel railFeb 5, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V057000 · 57,199 vehicles

Problem: Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchFeb 5, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V058000 · 123,632 vehicles

Problem: Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. This condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.

Risk: In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on march 5, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights were illuminated. The…

Engine · received Aug 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11610926

Driver's door latch will not open from inside the vehicle

Structure · received Mar 21, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11404110

Takata recall. At a slow speed, with the foot on the brake, vehicle accelerates. Speed is generally under 10 mph and has happened during turning...either left or right. Specifically: it happened once turning left into a parking spot; it happened making a slow right hand turn on a street; it…

Service Brakes · received May 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11207137

My 2007 lincoln navigator may need rail cross-over hose because it contains weak areas. The hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. This is what i'm smelling outside of my truck.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11193571

Water appears to have leaked into the interior fuse box , damaging many items and wires under fuse box , wires are sitting in water, causing corruption and loss of lights and other functions

Electrical System · received Feb 28, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11183207

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln Navigator?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Lincoln Navigator?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Lincoln Navigator a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Navigator model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.