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The worst 2009 Lincoln Navigator problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Engine3
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 1,357 my 2009 expedition and navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stoplamps may not illuminate.
- Risk
- Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall began on july 6, 2009. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.
Recall number 09V232000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator 28
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may...
2009 Lincoln Navigator fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 |
What 2009 Lincoln Navigator owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When braking while moving (at any speed), the brake pedal begins braking at its normal pressure point and then sinks to the floor with reduced braking effect. Sunnyvale lincoln has checked the whole system for leaks and bled some very tiny air bubbles out of the ABS control module. The problem returned after about four days. They replaced the hcu lines because some very minor "wetness" was found at the connectors and bled the ABS control module again. The problem returned again after about four days. We have done three cycles of the bleeding now and this fixes the problem, but only for four days. Sunnyvale lincoln is currently trying to further diagnose the problem. The navigator only has 32,000 miles on it and has only been serviced by the dealer. I am afraid to drive it until the problem is permanently resolved. These symptoms sound very similar to the f-150 brake investigation. The navigator uses the f-150 brake system.
The vehicle randomly gets stuck in park and is unable to shift into gear when the vehicle is stationary. I read something about the break switch recall but after calling ford they told me the recall was VIN specific and my vehicle wasn't a part of it. Makes no sense to me if my vehicle is doing exactly what the recall entailed.
Front passenger window will not open or close. If attempted, window will make cracking noise.
When air condition is set below 72, passenger front side is making loud clicking noise for about 1 minute then goes away.
When driving from up grade at about 1200 RPM, there is a rattle noise coming from engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact horn failed to respond when engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the wires connected to the horn needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 57,114.
While unloading the back of my truck, I was burned by the tail pipe that protrudes from the back right side of the truck. The burn is a 1/2 round shape on my right leg. Took the truck in for service and lincoln dealership said that is how it was designed for my model year and no fix was available. I have reported the problem to lincoln but have not heard back from them as of this writing.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the spare tire was an 18 inch instead of 20 inch like the other tires. The contact had a tire failure and the vehicle was unbalanced because of the size of the spare. The current mileage was approximately 24,000.
My son,[xxx], got a second degree (I'm a physician) burn on his right lateral calf by the tail pipe when he was standing at the back end of our 09 lincoln navigator SUV. The tail pipe is points backwards and, although it doesn't protrude, it is just flush with the rear bumper, thus when he was leaning in to grab his tennis gear his right calf touched the tail pipe. He now has a "crescent moon" shaped burn wound with some blistering on his right calf that we are working to prevent from getting infected. The dealership parts department tells me there's no plastic cap or a shorter tail pipe that they can install to prevent this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2009 Lincoln Navigator
Is the 2009 Lincoln Navigator reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2009 Lincoln Navigator, fewer than a typical Navigator model year.
What is the 2009 Lincoln Navigator year score?
The 2009 Lincoln Navigator scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lincoln Navigator: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Lincoln Navigator?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 2009 Lincoln Navigator have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Lincoln Navigator have the most electrical problems?
The Lincoln Navigator model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (22 complaints), 1998 (21 complaints) and 2001 (16 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Lincoln Navigator get?
Official estimates for the 2009 Lincoln Navigator range from 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.
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