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Used 2002 Lincoln Navigator Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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3.88 out of 5 stars

Buy it used, get it for 1/2 the money!

flwindowman, 05/11/2004
2001 Lincoln Navigator 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I just purchased this creampuff two weeks ago. I can't believe I am going to be paying $500/mo for 5 years for a used vehicle, but compared to the lease on a new one, which would be even higher and leave me with zero equity, this seemed like the way to go. Most people who I know have assumed our Nav is brand new. On the first fill I seem to have gotten about 17 MPG - doesn't seem realistic given other reviews on here. Next fill will tell all. 15 MPG would be OK in my book. The truck seems to run just fine on reg. gas - with these prices that's a big deal. The acid test will come next month when we finally move from NJ to FL.

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4 out of 5 stars

hello again mr mechanic!

lincoln nav, 12/12/2005
2001 Lincoln Navigator 2WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful

i got the one with chrome wheels, heated/air seats, wood, 6 disc- ammenities r great! but this car has been to the repair shop and to the gas station 1 too many times. This is a good looking car, very comfortable, but when i went to the repairmen to get it inspected he said i needed new ball joints. ok, but then he said that lincoln made it so that the would intentionally break!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Excellent

shoppingnurse57, 02/08/2003
2002 Lincoln Navigator 2WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had my Navigator for not quite 1 year. I love driving it - I feel safe - it is a luxurious ride!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

excellent

joeh, 09/25/2004
2002 Lincoln Navigator 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

great running and driving car with super comfort

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5 out of 5 stars

The Original Gangsta SUV

OG SUV lover, 08/17/2020
2002 Lincoln Navigator 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Get ready to be stupefied mesmerized and petrified by this monster. I bought mine in 2017 and she was showing her age with some seat tears and missing door handle trim plus one of the doors wont auto-lock. I had to replace the timing belt no biggie but then the steering box assly as she was not responding well to lane changes. After that no problems. I just love the beast. The front end looks beefy and yeah the rear is rather beamy but so what. I have had no problems with the engine or leaks in the sunroof as mentioned by others. I guess mine was built mid week when the guys on the line were mostly sober. The interior is huge with tons of space. The rear captains seats are awesome we use the rear centre console as a cooler on long trips just chuck the ice in and drinks and donesky. It had 238k on it and I'm up to 256 now the engine purrs like a sleeping lion. She seemed sluggish on hills until I kept the overdrive enabled- problem solved there. The heater core was gummed up so she would not heat well the first few winters even a trip to the dealer to request a flush didnt do much. I ended up following a few vids on you tube and blasted the sucker with my garden hose then blew it out manually to clear it further and it is much better now. The fuel economy is not great but if I was focused on that Id a bought a Prius...not! I also own a Jetta and the difference in street cred when driving between the two is ridonculous. Everybody gives me a wide birth in the OG SUV and when we pass by newer (read smaller dinkier) SUV's my son and I chuckle as we literally are looking down on these imposters. Ive driven her each year cross country 1300km each way and she performed beautifully with very comfy ride. The air suspension farting that happens after engine shut off garners some strange glances from folks as well...like its digesting a cow it ate or something. Anyhoo I'm surprised at how cheaply they sell for probably the low fuel economy is a turn off for many but if you can get past that and the retro wood veneer styling you will enjoy this vehicle. Just make sure you get one that wasnt built on a Saturday or Sunday yonk yonk!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Sonnys

sonnysnavigator, 06/09/2003
2002 Lincoln Navigator 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

She's beautiful and graceful. She drives like a dream and maintenance is nile. But the fuel economy is poor and it requires premium gas, so it is costly to fill up.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 Navigator

Antwain75, 04/11/2002
2002 Lincoln Navigator 2WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This vehicle even though it's a gas guzzler, it is an awesome peace of machinery. I have had mine for 4 months and have had no complaints. The ride is smooth and quiet, it will almost put you to sleep. The acceleration is great and the interior is classy and comfortable

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4.63 out of 5 stars

GREAT SUV

DTBJKB, 05/11/2002
2002 Lincoln Navigator 2WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

AWESOME TRUCK, HARD ON GAS, BUT IT IS FUN TO DRIVE AND MY WIFE FEELS VERY SAFE DRIVING OUR CHILDREN IN IT.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

What's next for the naviF

Ellison-Murrell, 03/12/2006
2001 Lincoln Navigator 2WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

For the most part its been great a few ups and downs but we made it through

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Safe, Reliable and BIG

Mrs. Ro, 09/06/2003
2001 Lincoln Navigator 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I thought I could never get used to being so high off the ground and never fit into a parking space again. Turns out, the opposite is true. This is an exceptional vehicle. The ride is very smooth, it's fantastic in the snow and it's luxurious. The only downside is the gas mileage.

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