TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR CAUSED THE FAILURE. THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED…
2007 Lincoln Navigator brakes problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
PURCHASED VEHICLE AS A CPO ON 9/27/08. VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. TOOK PHYSICAL DELIVERY AND DROVE HOME ON 10/4/2008. LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER 15 MILES LEAVING DEALERSHIP ON WAY HOME(NONE OF THE TIRES WERE LOW ON PRESSURE). RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE SYSTEM CHECKED AND LIGHT RESET. ON 10/29 MILEAGE ON VEHICLE WAS 19,758. VEHIC…
ON 07/26/07, WHILE DRIVING OUR BRAND-NEW NAVIGATOR, (PURCHASED NEW ON 07/06/07) ALL DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL SOUNDED, AND THE LIGHT SHOWING A CAR WITH SQUIGGLY LINES FLASHED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO BRAKE, BUT FOR A WHILE WE WERE NOT SURE WE WERE GOING TO BE ABLE TO DO SO. TO…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Lincoln Navigator?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes 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 $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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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