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2003 Lincoln Navi
Alexander, 08/29/2009
2003 Lincoln Navigator Luxury Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
My 2003 Navigator is awesome- Bought with 28000 miles - Problems started at 65K, head Gasket a well known problem for the Cylinder head on these vehicles. In addition, Beware of the radiator assembly. The Transmission cooling system runs thru the radiator and when it comes apart, all oil from transmission cooling system will contaminate your antifreeze. Side mirrors crazy, and windows do not close at highway speeds. The car is awesome though, turns heads even after 6 years.
2003 Lincoln Navigator
John , 01/31/2022
updated 02/03/2025
2003 Lincoln Navigator Premium Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love it. Purchased new. I’m the original owner. UPDATE: Purchased my NAV new in June 2003. During the first 6 or 7 months, the instrument cluster was replaced twice due to the cluster suddenly showing only the the "red" analog dials without numbers such as the speedometer reading. The cluster simply became a black screen. New car warranty replaced the cluster "free of charge." Turns out the clusters replaced were used in some of the 2003 NAV production that were "left over" from the 2002 production run. Now, 20 years later, no more instrument cluster problems. As for the Air Ride Suspension, I replaced the air suspension (myself) with the Strut Masters "coil/shock" conversion kit after getting tired of replacing parts. The Air Ride Suspension Module (computer) is the main culprit for the suspension issues. After converting over to the Strut Masters "coil/shock" suspension, my wife and I cannot feel any difference in the ride and comfort. It's the same as the original air suspension that I replaced. The NAV now has 144,567 miles (low mileage) and still runs very good. Need to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator. Gas mileage is starting to decline. Typical symptom for the Fuel Pressure Regulator failing is intermittent "stumbling" when accelerating under a load. However, a Coil Pack can also show the same results, much like a spark plug wire failing under load "back in the day." The key to longevity with any FORD Product is proper maintenance and using OEM products via Motorcraft replacement parts. UPDATE: Here it is 02-02-2025 and ALL is well with my NAV - has 155,354 miles (still low mileage). Haven't gotten around to pulling the upper half of the air plenum aka "Intake Manifold" to replace the fuel pressure regulator. Being that it is vacuum operated, the slight "stumbling" under acceleration comes and goes - not always felt. For those of you who may not where the fuel pressure regulator is located, it's under the upper half of the 'intake manifold' on the passenger side. I can't see buying one of the 6 Cylinder versions with turbocharging. The 5.4 Liter INTEC - DOHC V-8 is one of the best engines Ford ever built (not the TRITON engine). It has plenty of power. Even with a Fuel Pressure Regulator slowly "giving up the ghost," believe it or not, on a "straight and level" highway at 60 MPH the gas mileage computer still shows 20 MPG as it did after the first 5,000 miles from when I drove off the dealer's lot. At 70 MPH, the gas mileage computer shows between 18 - 19 MPG - same as before. If well maintained, these vehicles are capable of going 400,000 - 500,000 miles easily. I don't believe the 6- Cylinder, Turbocharged version would come close. Ford put the turbocharging on the 6-Cylinder version due to anemic power for an 8,000 pound vehicle. Smaller engine, turbocharging with a heavy vehicle is a recipe for serious "buyer's remorse." Since I have not even bothered to look under the hood of the 6-Cylinder NAV, if it has the "internal" engine water pump that is another serious mistake by Ford. When the pump starts leaking internally, if you are lucky, you will shut down the engine before its destroyed. Having AAA Premier gives 200 Free Miles of towing - highly recommended.
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Lincoln Navigator is a Lemon
eallen, 08/05/2003
2003 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Lincoln Navigator is a lemon. since shelling out $53,000 for this vehicle, I have had nothing but one problem after another. From the cheap plastic exterior pieces falling off, the gimmicky automated functions screwing up, to being stranded with my children due to not only power steering leakage and transmission problems, but also engine trouble. This vehicle is a Ford Expedition that was retro-fitted with gimmicky features the computer programmers completely miscalculated. It uses cheap import parts. If you buy this vehicle after reading this, you deserve the lemon that you will get.
It will leave you high and dry!
heather, 10/04/2008
2003 Lincoln Navigator Luxury 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Cheap car for a not so cheap price. Air suspension problems, hood hinges go bad, vehicle won't start on certain days (dealer can't find the problem) back up sensors don't work on certain days, electrical system is not right, climate control buttons pop off. Very cheaply built! Car only has 78,000 miles and it's junk. Resale value is horrible. Only worth $7,000 (after only 5 years!) Requires premium gas. Door molding coming apart. AC burps when you turn it on.(all of this even with an extended warranty and constant service.
More than a Luxury SUV
Jimmy, 05/21/2007
2003 Lincoln Navigator Luxury 4WD 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
!For anyone looking for a powerful towing vehicle with the ability to have the luxury to go along with it, this is it. I pull a 30ft. camper with a weight of 7500lbs and let me tell you that this SUV is a beast. My first trip was about 12 hours one way and the return trip I was caught in a bad storm and the Navigator handled like I champ. I love bragging about what a awesome vehicle I own. The family and I have been to 3 camping site's and people can't believe how I came to choosing the Navagator. Typically the norm was large pick up's, Chevy Suburbans and the Tahoe. I can say I pushed this SUV to the max, including towing uphill in the mountains. This is not a Ford Expedition by any means!