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LincolnLemon.com is a consumer advocacy platform documenting my 2024 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label experience with near term plans to provide consolidated access to publicly documented Ford & Lincoln vehicle defects, lemon law cases, and owner complaints.

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2024 Lincoln navigator l - black label

My 2024 Lincoln Navigator — the vehicle Lincoln doesn't want back.

The Lincoln Lemon Story

"An engine replaced. 79 of 202 days out of service. Two buyback requests denied. This is my Black Label ownership experience."

In April 2025, I purchased a Lincoln Navigator L Black Label expecting a premium ownership experience. Instead: coolant leaks at 10,113 miles, an engine replacement at 10,496 miles, subsequent transmission and electrical issues at 14,323, and two denied buyback requests. Follow the repair timeline, see the records, and read how my luxury purchase became a source of frustration.

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2026 Lincoln NavigatorOH

Transmission

Bob-Boyd Lincoln is phenomenal. While it is unfortunate that these complex machines can be imperfect, I've always had such a great experience with the dealership. Whether it is the sales department or the service department, their customer service and willingness to go above and beyond is second to none. This website is cute, but why don't you reach out to the dealer? I'm certain they will do everything they can for you. They always have for me.

Sep 21, 2026LincolnLemon.com
2024 Lincoln Navigator

transmission

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 11:07 a.m., the vehicle had been parked and was stationary with the engine running. After remaining stationary for a short period of time, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly moved backward rapidly on its own. I did not intentionally command the vehicle to move backward and I did not press the accelerator. While the vehicle was moving backward, I pressed the brake pedal twice in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal felt soft, as though there was little or no braking resistance, and the vehicle did not respond to my braking attempts. Immediately afterward, the vehicle unexpectedly moved forward and struck a vehicle in front of it. That vehicle was then pushed into another vehicle. The cause of this incident is currently unknown. I am concerned about a possible braking-system failure, unintended vehicle movement, powertrain/transmission control malfunction, electrical/electronic control malfunction, or other vehicle-control defect. The vehicle is available for inspection. I have requested that the dealer preserve all electronic and diagnostic data before any repair, reset, software update, or reprogramming is performed.

Sep 8, 2026
ID: 11762942Search NHTSA
2024 Lincoln Navigator

electrical

Placing the vehicle in reverse we backed into a concrete piller and none of the safet sensors allerted us to the object.

Jun 17, 2026
ID: 11744788Search NHTSA
2025 Lincoln Navigator

drivetrain

Was operating the vehicle around a slight bend at about 45mph. The brakes and steering then stopped working and was non responsive. The vehicle was sliding off the road toward a parked dump truck. After about 2 or 3 seconds the steering and brakes started working again and I regained control of the vehicle. I then fishtailed across 2 lanes of traffic and managed to keep the vehicle straight. Immediately after a warning popped on the dash stating "Drive control fault service required." Upon calling roadside and bringing the vehicle to the service center the following was identified. The Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM) failed. This caused the vehicle to detect a rollover, which means the vehicle took control of the steering and brakes according to the service manager and would not allow the driver to intervene. This module was replaced. A cause for the module failure could not be found. The module was not allowed to be inspected and was sent to Lincoln corporate. The service tech was not allowed to open the module and identify the reason for failure. The risk for this part failing means that steering and braking are non operational. In my situation this was potentially a lethal accident with myself and family in the car. To slide off the road and hit a parked dump truck surely could have been life ending for myself and others. Vehicle diagnosed for DTC C1112:92 in the VDM The problem was not able to be reproduced. A cause of the problem has not been identified and is not known. The service center sounded concerned that they could not find the reason for failure and could not confirm it wont happen again. The vehicle was only inspected by the service center. There were no prior symptoms or warning lights or messages prior to the module failure.

Jun 8, 2026
ID: 11742754Search NHTSA
2025 Lincoln Navigator

electrical

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof independently fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that when retrieving the vehicle, the contact stated that the paint was scratched down to the frame of the sunroof. The vehicle was at the dealer for more than a month. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

May 26, 2026
ID: 11740087Search NHTSA
2025 Lincoln Navigator

electrical

On Tuesday, May 5 2026 upon entering the vehicle, my wife closed the drivers door at which time the rear windshield exploded. The vehicle is scheduled for an appointment on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Porterville Ford for inspection. Approximately 50% of the glass came out, both inside and outside the vehicle. If my children were there, they would have been covered in broken tiny pieces of glass. This vehicle has just over 6,000 miles since new and has never had any damage to the glass. I have researched online and there are many other instances where this has happened, often siting incorrect or too tight of installations where the pressure from closing a door shatters the tempered glass.

May 8, 2026
ID: 11736550Search NHTSA
2025 Lincoln Navigator

other

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator L. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked violently while accelerating and while reversing on a hill. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

May 1, 2026
ID: 11735114Search NHTSA
2025 Lincoln Navigator

other

Driving vehicle at 73mph on I-75 in GA Northbound. Front panel of moon/sun-roof exploded/shattered with no indication of impact causing the failure. Loud bang followed by safety glass falling into cabin. Vehicle had lincoln-approved/dealer roof-rails.

Mar 22, 2026
ID: 11726140Search NHTSA
2025 Lincoln Navigator

electrical

The lane keeping assistance is not working at all. The blue cruise also stopped working and the car is was with dealer for 2 weeks and they cannot fix it.

Feb 26, 2026
ID: 11720666Search NHTSA

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