Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln navigator. He stated that the cruise control was engaged at 45 MPH and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 65 MPH when the brake was tapped to slow the vehicle down repeated attempts were made to slow the vehicle down. The dealer confirmed that the accelerator mat entrapment caused the failure. He also stated that his vehicle is equipped with a pedal adjustment…
2005 Lincoln Navigator cruise control problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
When does it fail?
Of the 5 cruise control complaints filed for the 2005 Lincoln Navigator, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 16 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln navigator. The contact stated that while sitting idle in traffic, the throttle warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled simultaneously. The contact was able to restart the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2005 Lincoln Navigator?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 85,898 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Lincoln/Navigator.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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