2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR has 2 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report brake system failures including illuminated brake warnings and unresponsive brake pedals at low speeds. The problems occurred early, around 2,000 miles, and involved messages such as "Auto-Hold Disabled" and "Brake Function Failure."
- Brake system malfunction. Multiple brake warning lights illuminate while driving slowly, requiring excessive pressure on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
- Warning messages displayed. Messages like "Auto-Hold Disabled" and "Brake Function Failure" appear along with unknown warning lights, indicating malfunction.
There are 5 recalls involving different systems in the 2025 Lincoln Navigator. These recalls address safety-related components including the brake system and air bags. The issues involve electronic brake booster software and passenger air bag deployment force among others.
- Electronic Brake Booster software. (NHTSA recall 25V488000) About 312,120 vehicles are affected by a malfunction of the electronic brake booster module that may cause loss of power brake assist. The defect can increase stopping distances and crash risk, especially when ADAS features are engaged. The fix is an over-the-air or dealer software update provided free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory was issued.
- Passenger air bag defect. (NHTSA recall 25V439000) A total of 171 vehicles have passenger air bags that may deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the defective air bags at no charge. Owners were notified by mail in August 2025. No driving restrictions were imposed.
Owners facing repeated brake failures or safety-related defects, including unresolved recall repairs, may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could help clarify those rights and possible remedies.
2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Summary
2025
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
312291
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
312120 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
171 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Complaints
2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
ID: 2117539SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving in the driveway at approximately 2 - 3 MPH, several brake warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to respond immediately while depressing the brake pedal, which required the contact to exert an excessive amount of pressure on the brake pedal. The messages "Auto-Hold Disabled", "Brake Function Failure" were displayed, and unknown warning lights were temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
2025 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
ID: 2117538ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving in the driveway at approximately 2 - 3 MPH, several brake warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle failed to respond immediately while depressing the brake pedal, which required the contact to exert an excessive amount of pressure on the brake pedal. The messages "Auto-Hold Disabled", "Brake Function Failure" were displayed, and unknown warning lights were temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.