2004 Lincoln Navigator recalls and problems
No recalls and 86 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
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.
2004 Lincoln Navigator recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
REAR WINDOW EXPLODED SHATTERING THE GLASS COMPLETELY. OCCURRED ONCE THE ENGINE WAS OFF WHILE PARKED.
AIRBAGS FOR NOW COMPLETELY SO DOES THE AIR COMPRESSOR CARS WITHOUT AIRBAGS WENT OUT BRAKES WENT OUT RADIATOR WENT OUT COMPLETELY THE CAR IS FALLING APART
[…]. AIR SUSPENSION AIR TRACK RADIATION ELECTRICIAN AND AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION (IN REVERSE) FROM STATIONARY POSITION RIGHT AFTER SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARKING 'P' TO REVERSE 'R' AND DISENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE. THE BRAKES WERE BEING APPLIED DURING THIS GEAR CHANGE. THE CAR STARTED MOVING IN REVERSE AS SOON AS THE DRIVER LET OFF THE BRAKES. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION HAD FAILED CAUSING THE REAR END TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AND WHILE DRIVING A CLANKING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT…
Navigator model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2006 | 3 | 60 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 4 |
Across all years, the 2003 Navigator has the most complaints (127). All Lincoln Navigator years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 Lincoln Navigator have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lincoln Navigator?
- Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (24 complaints), followed by air bags (13).
- How many 2004 Lincoln Navigator complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 4 of 86 complaints report a crash and 2 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 November 14, 2020.