Most common 2007 Lincoln Navigator problems
Share of the 45 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lincoln Navigator complaints by model year
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2007 Lincoln Navigator recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
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.
Remedy: 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 › Latch
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2007 Lincoln Navigator owners say
Brakes
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 happened again during a left hand turn into a parking garage. We took it to a shop and the mechanic drove it. It happened to him as well, but I don't have the specifics for the one incident, but he also experienced the brakes not engaging normally to the point where he had to push extremely hard on the brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle is still with the mechanic. I'm not sure if he's finding the exact cause of the problem. The master cylinder has been replace so far, but 3 of the 5 or 6 incidents occurred afterwards. …
On 07/26/07, while driving our brand-new Navigator, (purchased new on 07/06/07) all dash lights flickered and brake pedal would not engage. A cracking noise coming from the brake pedal sounded, and the light showing a car with squiggly lines flashed. After several attempts to engage the brakes, we were finally able to brake, but for a while we were not sure we were going to be able to do so. Took the car to the dealer, they said they tried to duplicate the problem, but they couldn't. The same situation happened again on 08/22/07, in September, on 10/31/07, 11/27/07, 1/22/08 and again in March 2008. The dealer was never able to duplicate the problem, but the brakes keep on malfunctioning. …
Fuel & propulsion system
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 happened again during a left hand turn into a parking garage. We took it to a shop and the mechanic drove it. It happened to him as well, but I don't have the specifics for the one incident, but he also experienced the brakes not engaging normally to the point where he had to push extremely hard on the brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle is still with the mechanic. I'm not sure if he's finding the exact cause of the problem. The master cylinder has been replace so far, but 3 of the 5 or 6 incidents occurred afterwards. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel pump had become burned and would need replacing. The contact stated that the fuel pump had to be replaced with an after market fuel pump because the original part was no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,704.
Body & structure
My car was parked in my driveway. I opened the back hatch to allow my children to load their violins in the back before taking them to school. The hatch suddenly came down quickly on its own, slamming down. It hit my son's arm just as he pulled away from the car. It could have caused him great bodily harm. Every time I push the remote to open the hatch it opens completely then slams back down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side chrome door handles started to peel away, exposing razor sharp shards of chrome. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the door handles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The current mileage was approximately 70,500. The VIN was unavailable.
2007 Lincoln Navigator engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lincoln Navigator a good car?
Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Navigator rates average: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Navigator at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lincoln Navigator?
The brakes — 10 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › wheel speed sensor/tone ring. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (10) and body & structure (6).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lincoln Navigator have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Lincoln Navigator, the most recent from February 5, 2008 (fuel rail). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lincoln Navigator?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2013 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2018, 2024, 2021 and 2020. See the full Lincoln Navigator years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lincoln Navigator problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.