Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 Lincoln Navigator. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗PARK PAWL GUIDE PLATE
- Summary
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-248-0186.
WIPER MOTOR GREASE
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
- Consequence
- AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
TIRES
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.
- Consequence
- OVER TIME, THE DAMAGE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW BELT CORROSION ULTIMATELY LEADING TO A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FOUR TIRES (TO ENSURE INSPECTION OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE TIRES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROTATED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE) FOR TIRE TREAD DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DAMAGED TIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Owner complaints (60)
60 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16 | 26.7% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 21.7% |
| Engine | 9 | 15% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 11.7% |
| Air bags | 6 | 10% |
| Power train | 6 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 8.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system | 3 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 5% |
How 2006 compares with other Navigator years
Best and worst Navigator years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | 1 |
| 2003 | 127 | 0 |
| 2004 | 86 | 0 |
| 2005 | 48 | 0 |
| 2006 | 60 | 3 |
| 2007 | 45 | 2 |
| 2008 | 30 | 2 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 13 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $6,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 684 g/mi
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 13 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 / 16 / 13 | $6,300 | 684 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2006 Navigator for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2006 Lincoln Navigator FAQ
How many recalls does the 2006 Lincoln Navigator have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 05V519000 (power train), 05V520000 (visibility), 05V310000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2006 Lincoln Navigator problems?
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (16), Engine and engine cooling (13), Engine (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2006 Lincoln Navigator get?
EPA rates the 5.4 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 11 city, 16 highway and 13 combined mpg.
How does the 2006 Navigator compare with other years?
Among the 2002–2011 Lincoln Navigator model years at least five years old, the 2011 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 2003 the most (127). The 2006 drew 60. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.