2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve RWD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, front left, 03-15-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lincoln Navigator Black Label U553 FL Infinite Black Metallic Beige (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LINCOLN NAVIGATOR FOURTH GENERATION China (9) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, rear left, 03-15-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018–21 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Interior by Anorak Cline, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve RWD is a 440-hp 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 10-speed selectshift automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $91,935 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 440 horsepower at 5,850 rpm and 510 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Navigator measures 210.0 inches long on a 122.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,685 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $91,935 |
| MSRP with Destination | $93,830 |
| Destination Charge | $1,895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-L Twin-Turbocharged V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 440 hp @ 5,850 rpm |
| Torque | 510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Hydraulically actuated roller finger followers, 4 valves/cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.5 x 86.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic multi-port gasoline injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 10-Speed SelectShift Automatic with paddle activation |
| 1st Gear | 4.7 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.98 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.15 |
| 4th Gear | 1.77 |
| 5th Gear | 1.52 |
| 6th Gear | 1.27 |
| 7th Gear | 1 |
| 8th Gear | 0.85 |
| 9th Gear | 0.69 |
| 10th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 4.87 |
| Final Drive | 3.73 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (SAE J1349 ratings) |
| Tank Capacity | 23 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent short- and long-arm (SLA) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Turning Diameter | 41 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.8 in vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.2 in vented |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 22 in |
| Wheels Rear | 22 in |
| Tires Front | P285/45R22 |
| Tires Rear | P285/45R22 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 210 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 76.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 122.5 in |
| Front Track | 67.9 in |
| Rear Track | 67.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 19.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,685 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 61.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.2 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2023 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4WD: overall not rated
Recalls
8 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Lincoln NAVIGATOR. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 31, 2026 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Consequence: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V204000
Mar 19, 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Consequence: Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V165000
Feb 20, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V104000
May 9, 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
NHTSA campaign 25V314000
May 9, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
NHTSA campaign 25V315000
Nov 8, 2024 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Jun 9, 2023 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
NHTSA campaign 23V420000
Feb 24, 2023 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
NHTSA campaign 23V128000
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Lincoln NAVIGATOR
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Lincoln NAVIGATOR (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.