2026 Lincoln Navigator Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Lincoln Navigator, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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The bulk complaint records for the 2026 Navigator are being verified. Complaint counts and the component chart are withheld while the download contains fewer records than a valid live count, or the download is unavailable. You can search the complaints directly at NHTSA.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
2026 Navigator Recall Records
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST · 26V120000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The obstacle detection software for the driver seat may malfunction at low speeds, resulting in the seat reversing unexpectedly while driving.
Remedy: The seat control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · 26V104000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
2026 Navigator Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 55305 | Oct 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 21-Sep-2026 may exhibit second and/or third row power seat functions inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DT… | 11039159 |
| SCMK-SCML-26.2.5.7.2 Navi | Oct 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS | Quality improvements include: -Enhanced second row seat operation to prevent movement interruptions | 11038899 |
| CAD-26-4039 | Oct 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The DTC(s) present indicate that the vehicle requires a software update. The presen… | 11039140 |
| CAD-26-4017 | Oct 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The DTCs indicate that the vehicle requires the following replacement component - P… | 11039135 |
| SSM 55258 | Oct 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engin… | 11038627 |
| SSM 55244 | Oct 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel clu… | 11038622 |
| SSM 55229 | Oct 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY | Some 2025-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with a second row floor console may experience a sliding cover over the cup holders that has become separated. Engineering is aware of… | 11038442 |
| SSM 55226 | Oct 7, 2026 | SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | For 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-10A > Front Seats > Diagnosis and Testing lead to the replace… | 11038439 |
| SSM 55220 | Oct 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Androi… | 11038437 |
| DSM-26.5.7.2 Exped&Nav | Sep 29, 2026 | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements include: -Steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops | 11037814 |
| DDM-PDM-26.21.7 Exped&Nav | Sep 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY | Quality improvements include: -Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state | 11037820 |
| SSM 55208 | Sep 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the bo… | 11037569 |
| SSM 55198 | Sep 24, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2027 Navigator vehicles equipped with multi-contour seats (minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a condition where the second-row seat does not return to the latched p… | 11037562 |
| SSM 55194 | Sep 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E, 2025-2026 Navigator and 2024 F-150 vehicles may exhibit inoperative welcome/approach detection lights. This may be due to the body control module… | 11037561 |
| RCM-26.AD Expedition&Navi | Sep 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Quality improvements include: -Restraints Control Module update to implement robust power-on reset logic. | 11037512 |
| IPMA-26.11.0 Exped&Nav | Sep 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Quality improvements include: -Image Processing Module A update to the latest software level | 11037503 |
| TSB 26-2358 V2 | Sep 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down windows may exhibit a condition where a window does not respond to one-touch controls, d… | 11037654 |
| SSM 55131 | Aug 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable… | 11036601 |
| BLEM-26.18.0 Exped&Nav | Aug 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Quality improvements include: -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Bluetooth Low Energy Module | 11036519 |
| SSM 55116 | Aug 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some of the following vehicles: * 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-Super Duty built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviato… | 11036525 |
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