Does the 2002 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, the most recent reported on September 7, 2005 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Navigator?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (7 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (7).

How many 2002 Lincoln Navigator complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 32 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Lincoln Navigator recalls and problems

1 recall and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Lincoln Navigator.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Lincoln Navigator recalls

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 05V388000 · reported September 7, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
The fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags7
Engine and engine cooling7
Vehicle speed control7
Electrical system6
Steering3
Engine2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Structure2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 8, 2016 · Engine · 128,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE ACCURATE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY AND THE SPEED CONTROL…

Sep 25, 2014 · Air bags · 160,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE…

Aug 25, 2014 · Engine · 120,000 miles
MY 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR EJECTED A SPARK PLUG CAUSING A SUBSTANTIAL REPAIR BILL.

Jan 25, 2012 · Engine and engine cooling · 160,000 miles
I HAD THE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE HOLE CAUSED CAR TO RUN ON LESS COMPRESSION AND IT IS VERY COSTLY TO FIX MECHANIC INFORMED THIS VEHICLE IS KNOWN FOR THIS.

Dec 3, 2011 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles
ON 12/03/11 WHEN MY HUSBAND STARTED OUR 2002 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR A LOUD BANG HAPPENED, MY SEAT BELT TIGHTENED ACROSS MY CHEST SO TIGHT IT HURT AND I COULDN'T BREATHE, THE CAR STARTED SMOKING SO BAD THAT MY OLDEST DAUGHTER JUMPED OUT OF THE TRUCK BECAUSE IT SCARED HER SO BAD. THE SEAT BELT WAS SO TIGHT IT WOULDN'T COME…

Navigator model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	4	109	9	17
2001	3	81	6	11
2002	1	32	2	5
2003	0	127	6	3
2004	0	86	4	2
2005	0	48	4	2

Across all years, the 2003 Navigator has the most complaints (127). All Lincoln Navigator years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Lincoln Navigator, the most recent reported on September 7, 2005 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lincoln Navigator?: Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (7 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (7).
How many 2002 Lincoln Navigator complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 32 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 8, 2016.