Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 14% | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 24% | 70,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% | 70,000 miles |
| 2017 | 3 | 9% | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 10% | 10,000 miles |
| 2007 | 10 | 22% | 90,000 miles |
| 2006 | 6 | 10% | 96,000 miles |
| 2005 | 7 | 15% | 70,000 miles |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% | 112,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 16% | 120,000 miles |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% | 44,000 miles |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% | — |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% | 150,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Vehicle is subject to multiple open federal safety recalls with no repair remedy currently available from Ford/Lincoln. One recall involves potential fuel pump failure causing loss of fuel pressure, engine stall while driving, and increased crash risk. A second recall involves interruption of driver assistance and visibility systems including rearview camera, forward collision warning, lane keeping, and related safety systems. This vehicle is operated in a commercial passenger rental fleet. Due to federal rental vehicle recall compliance requirements, the vehicle was removed from rental service immediately after issuance of the recalls and cannot legally be rented until repaired. Ford/Lincoln currently has no available repair remedy despite the recalls having been active for an extended period of time. …
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System Gasoline) and 26V165000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that vehicle failed to accelerate as needed due to a lack of fuel going to the engine. The contact stated that that the engine seized with the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 70,300.
The contact owns a 2021 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The throttle body went bad while driving 55mph and 35mph. Over 5 times I could not accelerate while stepping on the gas peddle and it would stall out trying to get it to ford on the same road for 5 miles. I had to quickly stop and turn it back on with my flashers going less than 35mp on a 55mph road. This happened at first going around a corner you can not stop on due to no visual on the other side which would cause a wreck stopping there. The problem was confirmed by Coughlin of Heath Ford and they were the ones that fixed it. There was no warning of the throttle body going bad until it happened at that moment and repeated to happen as I tried to get it to ford on the same road it was happening on into town. The check engine light did come on but it it would go on and off during the situation until it finally stayed on after a few minutes. …
I'm a snowbird and in the past 18 months, of which I was in Iowa for 12 months of this time, the dealership has replaced the fuel pump five times. I'm scared to take this vehicle out on the highway. The module that controls the fuel pump has been replaced once. The third replacement I didn't even get off the dealers lot before it quit
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.
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies May have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lincoln Navigator years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (10), 2021 (8), 2005 (7), 2006 (6) and 2001 (5) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 22% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Lincoln Navigator fuel system problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 25V-455 (fuel pump, Jul 7, 2025); 18V-392 (fuel pump, Jun 12, 2018); 08V-057 (fuel rail, Feb 5, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Lincoln Navigator fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 83,000 miles; 19% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the delivery › fuel pump (5 mentions), followed by the fuel injection system (3).
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.