MYRModel Year Report

2018 Lincoln Navigator

● Typical for this model
2018 Lincoln Navigator
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:47:39.019Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln Navigator Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 192 complaints 1999: 132 complaints 2000: 109 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2003: 127 complaints 2004: 86 complaints 2005: 48 complaints 2005 2006: 60 complaints 2007: 45 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 21 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2017: 30 complaints 2017 2018: 48 complaints 2018 2019: 69 complaints 2020: 28 complaints 2021: 29 complaints 2021 2022: 20 complaints 2023: 6 complaints 2024: 15 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2018: 48 complaints
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YearComplaints
19970
1998192
1999132
2000109
200181
200232
2003127
200486
200548
200660
200745
200830
200910
201016
20119
201212
201313
201417
201521
201625
201730
201848
201969
202028
202129
202220
20236
202415
202511
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 38%

38% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Connector for cooling hoses blew out causing engine to overheat and stand my family on the highway. This appears to be a common problem that someone did a YouTube video on it. I have put the video link below.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231115

ENGINE 23%

23% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Connector for cooling hoses blew out causing engine to overheat and stand my family on the highway. This appears to be a common problem that someone did a YouTube video on it. I have put the video link below.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231115

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 4%

4% of complaints: seats — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180216 — visibility

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018.

Campaign 18V058000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180413 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 18V213000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180717 — fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 18V392000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190215 — seats

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 18V805000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230721 — equipment

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V420000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231120 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V598000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240708 — seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 24V099000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20241115 — RQ (closed 20250723)

Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment

R 20241219 — equipment

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 24V852000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250925 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025.

Campaign 25V236000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251022 — seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 25V197000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 26V344000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

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.

Remedy: 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, are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026.

Campaign 26V402000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Lincoln Navigator — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V344000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V402000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V058000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V213000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V392000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V805000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V420000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V598000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V099000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V852000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V236000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V197000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2017 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 1999 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Lincoln Navigator reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lincoln Navigator?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Lincoln Navigator have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.