2008 Lincoln Navigator owner complaints

The brake booster vacuum hose attached to the intake manifold fitting swelled over time and was close to detaching from the intake manifold fitting. This condition could allow the hose to detach from the fitting during an engine backfire, resulting in loss of power brake assist and increased brake pedal effort. As a result, stopping distance may increase and potentially result in a crash.

The brakes do not always function. Pedal goes down to floor. Brought to lincolns attention last april, june and july. We have notes and letters with heather carlyle from Lincoln motor company

While driving on the highway the brakes were applied to slow the vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, a loud grinding noise and pedal shudder was felt. Brake power diminished, and the anti-skid light illuminated. Once off the pedal, the car coasted for a few seconds. The brake was applied, and the system went back to normal. Ford is unable to find an issue with the system or duplicate the event. ABS was not engaged in this situation. Gradual brake pedal pressure was applied to slow the vehicle, not come to abrupt stop. However, the car was unable to slow due to the malfunction.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. While driving between 30-45 MPH, the traction light began blinking on the instrument panel. In addition, the stopping distance increased when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failures. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failures still persist. The current mileage was 9,200 and failure mileage was 3,000.

Side step boards don't work. Windows stop working due to the design of vehicle and water getting in. Power heating and cooling seats don't work. Back rear gate keeps closing has hit the kids and myself many times trying to get items out of back. Casing around door handle broke off. This is an expensive vehicle these complaint are made by numerous people owning this vehicle and should be recalled. *tr

The SUV got a check engine light and wrench symbol(power train) and began to jerk after stops at red lights or stop signs while heading to the expressway. It lost power completely,while in motion and nearly caused an accident on the belt pkwy. I had the gas pedal fully pressed down and couldn't accelerate suddenly. I had to drive with on foot on the brake and the other on the gas to keep control of the SUV and was afraid if be rear ended or worst at high speed. I got off at the nearest exit on the way home and shut it off. I let it rest a few minutes and cut back on and it drove like normal with low RPM's and a constant shuttering or pinging feeling and sound. I brought the SUV to jamaica ny Lincoln/Ford service center who took the SUV for close to 1 month and gave it back stating "it need

My front driver seat won't go back or forward. And my running board is not working any more. On the driver side won't come out any more and the passenger side stuck out and won't go back in. I took it to my manica and he said it's a recall on the electrical system.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the panel lighting failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where it was stated the fuse box in the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. *tr

Parked navigator 2008 in hotel parking lot, getting ready to exit vehicle and the rear window exploded in a million pieces. No foreign objects involved. *tr

Tl* the contact 2008 Lincoln navigator. The contact stated the driver and passenger side window regulator malfunctioned making both windows inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced both regulators. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the window regulators and the manufacturer informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact stated the window regulator is a manufacturer defect that should be addressed. The failure mileage was 65,208.

Vehicle had complete brake failure 5 times during normal operations. Vehicle was serviced by Ford dealership and recommended brake repairs and/or unable to reproduce. Upon last time, technician found a Ford service bulletin that covered other similar models and years having exact same problem. They replaced the traction control module, but stated that it was a voluntary replacement. Losing brakes on a 6,000 pound car going 30mph is a recipe for serious death or injury. This component should be recalled. The car has full paperwork from previous brake repairs, previous request for brake repairs and the current replacement of the traction control module black box. There are other car owners online that have experienced the same issue including several that won lemon law lawsuits. Lin

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. The vehicle burst into flames while parked in the garage. Both the vehicle and the garage were destroyed. The fire investigator could not determine why the fire occurred. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 22,000.

Steering wheel - felt loose unattached parts rattling against each other in steering assembly when crossing railroad tracks or uneven pavement. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. A day after the vehicle was purchased, the contact smelled something burning. She returned to the dealer to have the vehicle detailed and informed them that she could smell something burning. The dealer stated that the smell originated from the undercoating. Two days later, her husband drove the vehicle and the couple returned to the dealer. Upon arriving at the dealer, there was black smoke rising from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the transaxle leaked fluid due to the seal unit. At that time, the contact's husband stated that he was not purchasing the vehicle and wanted his old vehicle back. The dealer refused. The district office stated that they would be able to get the old vehicle back within 48 hours. The contact has been

Running board motor failure bilaterally, just like 2004 model. Rear window leaks from top moulding., just like 2004 model. Rear lift door rust right under the window, just like 2004 model. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. The contact stated that the navigation system would continuously provide erroneous directions. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the system needed to be updated. The contact declined, stating that he did not believe that the update would correct the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 20,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. The contact stated that his wife had a flat tire on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. He noticed that there were two different tire sizes on the vehicle. The front tires were larger than the rear tires. He believed that the difference in the tire sizes could possibly cause a potential safety hazard. At the time of the complaint, the contact could not locate the tire sizes. The current mileage was approximately 7,000 and failure mileage was approximately 3,000. The tire had a nail in it. Also the tire pressure sensor was inoperative. Updated 07/08/08

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. While driving at 37 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The driver and the passenger in the other vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln navigator. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal would become stuck. The contact had to depress the brake pedal more than once to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.