2006 Lincoln Navigator: engine stalls while driving

11 of the 60 complaints about the 2006 Lincoln Navigator describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 18%
typical mileage: 68,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2022
1
2021
3
2020
1
2019
2
2018
3
2017
1
2016
1
2015
1
2013
1
2012
1
2010
1
2007
2
2006
11
2005
4
2004
2
2003
4
2002
2
2001
1
2000
7
1999
8
1998
5

What owners say

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · 146,782 miles · CA

It starts shaking then it says engine fail safe mode and then turns off while driving

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Engine · 120,400 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign and attempting to move forward, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle hesitated. The check engine warning light then illuminated. The contact also stated that while attempting to park the vehicle on another occasion the vehicle stalled. Additionally, on another occasion while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the spark plugs and catalytic converter needed to be replaced. (north park lincoln located at 9207 san pedro avenue, san antonio, tx 78216) was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,400.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 48,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the issue recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed. The alternator was replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was brought to the dealer a second time and the alternator was again replaced. The contact stated the issue still persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 68,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine fail safe mode warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. Also, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The vehicle restarted immediately. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Engine · 140,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the engine fail safe mode warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and began to function normally. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2011 · Engine · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. The contact was driving approximately between 40-45 MPH when the safe engine mode warning light illuminated and then the vehicle immediately stalled. The engine restarted and resumed operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times regarding the similar failure. The technician reprogrammed the computerized system software and the fuel pump was replaced at a different time. The failure persisted after the repairs. Also, most recent the temperature warning indicator illuminated during the engine malfunction. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for diagnostic testing and a trouble code was not detected. The dealer was unable to locate the problem. The manufacturer had been notified in which there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Engine · 41,500 miles · NJ

Spark plug in 2006 lincoln navigator popped out! Serviced by ford/lincoln/mercury and said nothing was wrong with ignition system. Spark plug replaced and cars is barely drivable. It often stalls at idle RPM.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 12,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test but the dealer could find no problems. Another dealer informed the contact that the power steering, transmission and engine needed to be repaired as the steering also malfunctioned. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 96,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln navigator. During routine maintenance and a tune-up, he received a call from the mechanic stating that they broke part of the spark plug into the engine cylinder while trying to change them. The dealer would not assume liability for the repair. The necessary repairs were performed on the vehicle at the owner's expense. On a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of less than 35 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they found the fuel pump computer module failed. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. Updated 11/22/10 *bf updated 11/23/10

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Driver assistance · 1,900 miles · CA

(1) traction control system failure (4) plus times. (2) brakes began to pulsate, the wheels starts to grip and grind to make a traction adjustment and the engine starts to stall. The traction control system activates during normal driving conditions.(3) dealer service manger reuben fernandez at freeway lincoln dealership in california has tried to duplicate the condition and has not been successful in doing so. The dealer's service request that I drive the car until the condition worsens before he can fix the problem. The SUV's computer was adjusted and reset. The failure has accrued twice since then. The dealer currently has the SUV and iv'e requested the car be replaced by ford.