2013 Lincoln Navigator
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 192 |
| 1999 | 132 |
| 2000 | 109 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
6 of 14 total reports mention: power train.
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As per Ford Customer Satisfaction Programs 19B05 and 19N01 down shift and molded lead frame. My truck was brought into the dealership to verify the problem. Codes revealed that the molded lead frame and output sped sensor went bad.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-25
I have had this issue happen 3 times the last couple of months.this last time I was driving in traffic and all of a sudden, the motor started humming like it was in neutral.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-05
While driving on access road about 45 MPH the car jolted very hard causing me to nearly lose control completely. The speedometer went to zero and it seemed liked the transmission downshifted to 1ST gear then it wouldn't move.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-27
Also filed under Electrical system and vehicle speed control
Electrical system
3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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My truck on a few occasions suddenly down shift hard and on its own without warning, it could very much have cause an accident and could have been deadly at highway speeds, at the same time the speedometer would go to 0 and quit working, as well as...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-25
Structure
2 of 14 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Head on collision on drivers side of front of Navigator; however, only the passenger air bag deployed with no passenger in the seat, only I was driving, but my airbag did not deploy. It seem odd to me...updated…
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-17
Also filed under Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, a passenger's foot became trapped in the retractable running board. There were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-28
Engine
2 of 14 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-12-25Recall queryClosed 2019-10-22 Unexpected Transmission Downshift
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2013 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lincoln Navigator?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln Navigator have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.