Most common 2010 Lincoln Navigator problems
Share of the 16 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lincoln Navigator complaints by model year
Best Navigator years: 2011, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2019, 2018, 2024, 2021, 2020. Compare all years →
What 2010 Lincoln Navigator owners say
Brakes
Brake lines started leaking and spewing fluid everywhere leaving me with out brakes on the highway. I just put new rotors, and brake pads on and they suddenly start grinding again yet have full pads on them.
Tl contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Navigator. While the vehicle was parked on an incline, and in the park position with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle rolled forward. The keys were not in the ignition when the vehicle crashed into a tractor with a snow blade attached, that was being used by the contact. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the snow blade stopped the vehicle. There was front end damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was checked by the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired but he received an estimate of $1,611.88 from the dealer to repair it. The failure and current mileages were 27,371. Updated 03/08/11 updated 12/19/11
Electrical system
The headlights will suddenly shut off. I have to turn the dial to make them come back on. We have replaced every bulb in the headlight assembly with OEM recommended bulbs which are $75 a piece for the main headlight and this still happens. There is no cause we can find and I have read about other cases in my area. With the same year as my navigator. I almost recieved a ticket until I showed the officer my lights work that they just keep doing this. The electrical issues on this year is ridiculous and I guess someone needs to die for Ford to fix it.
The running boards of the 2010 Lincoln Navigator malfunctioned at 78000 miles. The automatic running boards began retracting and lowering up and down while vehicle is in motion (at speeds from to 70 MPH) and while completely stopped with engine off, making loud grinding sounds. Upon exiting the vehicle on the drivers side the running board retracted while my right foot was still on the board, locking my foot in between the running board and the lower body of the vehicle causing me to fall forward on the pavement in my driveway which is on a semi-steep incline. The running board lowered and I pulled my foot free and it began to lower and raise multiple times making a loud grinding noise. I then had to manually raise the board and shut off the auto function of the running boards to keep this issue from reoccurring. …
2010 Lincoln Navigator engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Lincoln Navigator a good car?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Navigator rates better than average: 56% fewer complaints than 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 2010 Lincoln Navigator?
The brakes — 5 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (4) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Lincoln Navigator have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Lincoln Navigator. You can still confirm with your VIN using our 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 2010 Lincoln Navigator problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 78,000 miles; 10% 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.