2004 Lincoln Navigator Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Rear window exploded shattering the glass completely. Occurred once the engine was off while parked.”
“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…”
“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…”
“Tires kep going cuz of the alll because this is benching is out in the back and tires keep going”
“Tires kep going cuz of the alll because this is benching is out in the back and tires keep going”
“Tires kep going cuz of the alll because this is benching is out in the back and tires keep going”
“Sit ripet”
“Sit ripet”
Defect investigations
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.