TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP AND TO GO, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, FAILING TO ACCELERATE AS DESIGNED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE ROBERTS MOTORS INC., (4350 N ALBY ST, ALTON, IL 62002) WHERE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGE AND A NEW HOSE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE REPAIRS F…
2014 lincoln Navigator powertrain problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING INTO FIRST GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN WIESE FORD (203 10TH ST S, SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378, (888) 868-6561) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAD FRAME WAS FAULTY AND N…
My vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and sometimes a wrench light in the instrument cluster. I had a diagnostic done on my truck to troubleshoot issue and the code was P0720. Ford issued a recall on Lincoln Navigator built between April 11, 2011 through August 19, 2013. My truck was built October 2013 and Tom Wood Ford of Indianapolis Indiana states my vehicle doe…
THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD INTERMEDIATELY STOP WORKING. WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING IT WOULD HAVE A LOSS IN POWER OR BEGIN TO MISFIRE. WE HAVE NOW STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT DOWN SHIFTED EXTREMELY HARD AT ROAD SPEED WHILE ALONG SIDE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE WIFE WAS EXTREMELY SCARED AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift which would lead to an abrupt slowdown of the vehicle. The contact stated that both the power train and fuel tank warning symbols would appear on the instrument panel after the failure. The contact would then restart the vehicle and resume normal driving sho…
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 25 MPH within 4-5 seconds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the warning light was n…
Transmission shutting
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 lincoln Navigator?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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