2007 Lincoln Navigator: brake failure

5 of the 45 complaints about the 2007 Lincoln Navigator describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 11%
typical mileage: 22,745
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2025
1
2017
1
2016
2
2008
3
2007
5
2006
2
2005
1
2004
1
2003
1
2001
3
2000
2
1999
2
1998
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the brakes failed and the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 6, 2014 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake system engaged without any warning and made a very loud growling noise.. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 02/11/14*lj the consumer stated there were no brakes for approximately 7-10 seconds. Updated 02/11/14

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

Make: lincoln model: navigator year: 2007 issue: complete brakes failure description:\ on several occasions, the brakes have completely failed. We have observed that generally this failures occurs when the vehicle is going downhill at about 30 - 45 MPH speed. The problem suddenly appears with no prior indication of anything malfunctioning, lasts for several seconds and then disappears. Problem description: at speeds mentioned above, the antiskid light comes on with whirring / grinding noises and the brakes do not respond when the brake pedal is pushed. The conditions remains for several seconds, usually about 5 - 10 seconds periods when the brakes do not work at all. Afterwards, the brakes start to work normally. The dealership has not been able to reproduce this condition and diagnose any issues, although this very problem has been reported and discussed by other owners in various forums on the internet. Not being able to stop the car will result in an accident causing serious injuries and death. The dealership replaced the master cylinder and the brake booster. However, other lincoln navigator owners have reported the issue to be related to the speed sensors. Replacement of master cylinder and the brake booster has not fixed the issue.

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Brakes · 22,745 miles · AZ

Was driving straight on a level paved street in town at about 30-35 MPH, clear day, 70-75 degrees when the rsc dash light came on, and a loud grinding sound came from the transmission area, the transmission geared down by itself, the engine lost power, and I had no brakes. This lasted about 5 seconds or so. Over the next 3/4 mile, the rsc dash indicator light would come on briefly and when it did, I had no braking ability. This happened about 3 times within 3/4 mile. The car was in dealership for 20 days, and the only thing they did was to put some electrical tape between the dash and defrost vent to prevent ambient light from coming onto the steering column. Since the car was bought (new) the brakes have "acted up" twice, (before this event) either the pedel goes to the floor and it does not brake, or the pedal is very hard, and can't be pushed down to brake. When you let up and push it again, it operates ok.

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · FL

Brake failure. False ABS and traction control activation while driving.