2019 Lincoln Navigator engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Lincoln Navigator — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased a 2019 Lincoln navigator in 2024 used at a dealership in Orange Park Florida. The vehicle was taken to the same dealership for an oil change, which is a Volkswagen dealership. I started to hear a loud shaking noise after starting it up. I took it to O’Reilly‘s auto parts and had to put on…”
filed Jun 23, 2025
“About 5 weeks ago, our Navigator's transmission had a mild slip, like it was accidentally put in neutral. Since there was no visible warning sign, check engine light, or clear indicator of transmission issues, we thought it may just be a fluke. Within weeks, the transmission slipping escalated from…”
filed May 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Navigator years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Navigator | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 Navigator | 7 | 23% |
| 2020 Navigator | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 Navigator | 12 | 24% |
| 2017 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Navigator | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 Navigator | 4 | 19% |
| 2008 Navigator | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Navigator | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 Navigator | 9 | 15% |
| 2005 Navigator | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 Navigator | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.