DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF ROAD, HIT A SEVERE POTHOLE, AIR RIDE SUSPENSION HAS CONSTANTLY FAILED AND FORD HAS NEVER REPAIRED IT. *TR
2006 Lincoln Navigator suspension problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
THE SUSPENSION ON THIS SUV IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I HAVE REPLACED THE SUSPENSION AIRBAGS OH RINGS COMPRESSORS MULTIPLE TIMES AND EACH TIME IT TURNS COLD AND I LIVE IN ARIZONA THE CAR DROPS AND ON ABLE TO DRIVE IT DUE TO EXTREME VIOLENT SHAKING TO WEAR THE CAR SEEMS LIKE IT'S GOING TO ROLL OVER SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE WITH THE SUSPENSION ON THIS VEHICLE LINCOLN NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THIS MISTAKE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR SUSPENSIONS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSIONS WERE LOWERED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE OR MAKE SHARP TURNS. ALLEN VISUAL FORD IN MONROE, GEORGIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE AIR SUSPENSIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD…
THE MOTOR RUNNING BOARDS, THE ALUMINUM PIECE THAT SUPPOSE TO HOLD THE RUNNING BOARDS TO THE VEHICLE, BROKE OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? I AM DRIVING, STOP AT THE LIGHT AND MAKE A LEFT TURN, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR THESE SOUND LIKE MY RUNNING BOARD ARE SLIDING OUT. I PULL OVER AND THE ENTIRE RUNNING BOARD IS HANGING OUT COMPLETELY AWAY FOR THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO…
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2006 Lincoln Navigator?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $900.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension 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 suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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