FaultScore

2017 Lincoln Navigator brake problems

10 of the 45 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln Navigator are about the braking system — 22% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 87,750 miles.

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10

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Service Brakes 5 50.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 40.0%
Master Cylinder 1 10.0%

Brakes across every Lincoln Navigator year

1998 11 26.8%
2000 10 24.4%
2007 10 24.4%
2017 10 24.4%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Indian Land, SC

SERVICE BRAKES

The vehicle has a severe brake fluid leak. There is a recall for the issue. I called the local Lincoln dealership Ford Mill Lincoln SC and they said there was nothing they could do. I explained to them that there was a safety recall. They refused to fix the vehicle under the recall. The car is very unsafe to drive and the manufacturer is not offering any assistance to fix the defect.

NHTSA complaint #11724124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 58,000 miles Sweetwater, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that there was an unknown fluid leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 58,000.

NHTSA complaint #11678745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Charleston, SC

SERVICE BRAKES

The brake booster on a 2017 Lincoln Navigator does not work properly, causing increased force to brake, a brake pedal that does all the way to the floor, and increased distance to come to a full stop. A recall was issued (22V-150/22S11) on the master cylinder and brake booster. The master cylinder was replaced in November 2022 (prior to my ownership) but not the brake booster. The brakes have been an issue since I purchased the car in January 2023. I tried several times to get the dealership to assist me but was never able to get the help that I needed. I recently took the car in to have the brakes addressed and now have to pay out of pocket to have the brake booster fixed. I was told that the warranty for a recall is only good for 12 months which I was never informed of at the time of the vehicle purchase.

NHTSA complaint #11567623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 145,000 miles Delray Beach, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal due to traffic ahead; however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated he was forced to swerve into the next lane to avoid a crash. The contact stated that the "Check Brakes" warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and advised the contact that the brake master cylinder was leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and informed to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

NHTSA complaint #11541972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cleveland, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11515592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nutley, NJ

SERVICE BRAKES

REAR END NOISES

NHTSA complaint #11490481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clermont, GA

SERVICE BRAKES

There is a recall already for this problem except our 17 Lincoln wasn’t included in it. We are experiencing this issue right now. Campaign # 22V150000

NHTSA complaint #11471356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 105,000 miles Gainesville, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to stop the vehicle while the brake fluid message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact replenished the brake fluid; however, the fluid would leak out of the reservoir soon after replacement. The contact called an independent mechanic and upon arrival at the mechanic shop, the brake fluid warning light illuminated as white smoke started coming from the tailpipe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer for assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

NHTSA complaint #11468975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,500 miles Lexington, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated when starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost brake functionality. The brake fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,500.

NHTSA complaint #11465945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

New York City, NY Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

The brakes on my car stopped working and this caused me to crash into a wall. This accident caused by my brakes failing nearly killed me and put others at risk. There were no recalls, or warnings about the brakes failing before the accident.

NHTSA complaint #11434939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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