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2016 Lincoln Navigator

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
54 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA25
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA18 mpg
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The 2016 Lincoln Navigator is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Navigator 2WD, is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 25 complaints, most often about the visibility. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Navigator 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo162218$3,450
Navigator 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo152017$3,650
Navigator L 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo152017$3,650
Navigator L 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo151916$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36697, 36704, 36696, 36703.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Back Over Prevention

25S89
1,456,417 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.RiskA rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 202
NHTSA campaign 25V572000reported Sep 3, 2025Ford Motor Company
!critical

Visibility

25S08
35,328 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.RiskAn electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.FixDealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S08.
NHTSA campaign 25V091000reported Feb 14, 2025Ford Motor Company
!critical

Electrical System

22S56
198,482 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.RiskFront blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.FixDealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
NHTSA campaign 22V648000reported Aug 26, 2022Ford Motor Company
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

22S11
195,864 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
NHTSA campaign 22V150000reported Mar 11, 2022Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
25complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 2 · 2019: 3 · 2022: 4 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Visibility7
Back Over Prevention5
Service Brakes4
Unspecified3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was white smoke coming from the passenger’s side exterior door mirror, accompanied by a burning plastic odor. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for inspection, where it was diagnosed with a corr…”Apr 1, 2026 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report
“The power running boards do not go up and down, and are locked in the down position. During the winter snow and ice collects on the running board while driving and makes it incredibly slippery to step on for the driver and passengers. There is a setting to change the position of the running board but it does not move t…”Jan 21, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V091000 (VISIBILITY) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstru…”Jan 20, 2026 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
EXTENDED SUV 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
EXTENDED SUV 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆20%
SUV 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
SUV 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Navigator model years

A

2027 Lincoln Navigator

1 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2026 Lincoln Navigator

2 recalls · 0 complaints

D

2025 Lincoln Navigator

6 recalls · 11 complaints

F

2024 Lincoln Navigator

7 recalls · 16 complaints

F

2023 Lincoln Navigator

8 recalls · 6 complaints

F

2022 Lincoln Navigator

14 recalls · 21 complaints

F

2021 Lincoln Navigator

12 recalls · 32 complaints

F

2020 Lincoln Navigator

13 recalls · 31 complaints

F

2019 Lincoln Navigator

10 recalls · 79 complaints

F

2018 Lincoln Navigator

12 recalls · 52 complaints

F

2017 Lincoln Navigator

5 recalls · 31 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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