I have a 2020 Lincoln Navigator XL. I purchased the car on Dec 31, 2019 for $108K. I love the look, comfort, and size of this vehicle. However, the transmission just failed. On Dec 22, 2025, my wife was driving out of our driveway up a gentle hill and the clutch disengaged from Drive and she couldn't move the vehicle. I took the driver's seat, let the car roll back down, turned it off, and restarted the engine. It then worked but I knew we would likely have a problem. This has been a pretty well known issues with these cars (as was told to me by the Lincoln dealer's son!). Due to holiday plans and scheduling, I did not get the car into the shop (Lincoln Dealer) until Jan 13, 2026. The dealer service department told me the transmission failed and there is an engine oil leak. Estimated cost of repairs are >$20K.
I asked Lincoln for a goodwill assistance request as: 1) The problem first appeared during the warranty period. 2) The delay was not due to neglect, but timing/availability/diagnosis during the holiday period. 3) The repair is major and unexpected (transmission replacement). Lincoln refused to help in any manner.
My advice to anyone considering purchasing one of these sweet vehicles is: DO NOT PURCHASE LINCOLN NAVIGATORS!!!! They have KNOWN transmission issues and will royally f*ck you in the ass.
LINCOLN NAVIGATORS HAVE KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUES. DO NOT PURCHASE THESE VEHICLES UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET F*CKED.
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LINCOLN NAVIGATORS HAVE TRANSMISSION ISSUES
Hey y'all,
I have a 2020 Lincoln Navigator XL. I purchased the car on Dec 31, 2019 for $108K. I love the look, comfort, and size of this vehicle. However, the transmission just failed. On Dec 22, 2025, my wife was driving out of our driveway up a gentle hill and the clutch disengaged from Drive and she couldn't move the vehicle. I took the driver's seat, let the car roll back down, turned it off, and restarted the engine. It then worked but I knew we would likely have a problem. This has been a pretty well known issues with these cars (as was told to me by the Lincoln dealer's son!). Due to holiday plans and scheduling, I did not get the car into the shop (Lincoln Dealer) until Jan 13, 2026. The dealer service department told me the transmission failed and there is an engine oil leak. Estimated cost of repairs are >$20K.
I asked Lincoln for a goodwill assistance request as: 1) The problem first appeared during the warranty period. 2) The delay was not due to neglect, but timing/availability/diagnosis during the holiday period. 3) The repair is major and unexpected (transmission replacement). Lincoln refused to help in any manner.
My advice to anyone considering purchasing one of these sweet vehicles is: DO NOT PURCHASE LINCOLN NAVIGATORS!!!! They have KNOWN transmission issues and will royally f*ck you in the ass.
LINCOLN NAVIGATORS HAVE KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUES. DO NOT PURCHASE THESE VEHICLES UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET F*CKED.
Thanks for listening.
- Niko H., Orinda, CA, US