Used 2004 Lincoln Navigator Consumer Reviews
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I have owned my navi for 4 years now. We bought it with 30k miles and LOVED the car. The bells and whistles were amazing, it was a top of the line luxury SUV. Once my car hit 70k miles it fell apart!! Break Line ($900), plugs ($1100), transmission ($2000), air suspension twice ($1500), cadillac converters ($3000) and the mirrors no longer fold in and the rear window whipper doesn't work anymore. I am so tired of putting money into this car. If you get one make sure you buy the extended warranty. These cars are know for having big problems. Now I'm upside down not only from the all the work I had done but now the dealership doesn't want to give me what my loan pay off is.... SADDENED
2004 nav problems
hi. just wanted to let everyone know the problems we have had with our 2004 nav we purchased in 2006 with 35k miles. 1. sunroof drains clogged and rain water leaked to fuse block...$1000.00 replace fuse block. 2. sunroof would not shut. track and motor needed replacing...$1700.00 3. rear ac fan making flapping sound 4. driver door lock/unlock button does not work 5. outside mirror switch to fold mirrors in stopped working 6. tire pressure sensor went bad $120.00 7. ac only blows cold for a while then goes hot on hot days. 8. power running boards are possessed! only work when they want to. END RESULT..I STILL ENJOY OWNING THE NAV BUT IT IS A MONEY PIT!!
- Ultimate 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,49571 mi away
- Luxury 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,995128 mi away
- Luxury 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,995498 mi away
linclon
the car has a lot of problems.the first one is the engine coils have to be replaced on a regular basis,the air suspention goes bad,most electical accessories go bad the car is a ticking time bomb.
Ford POS in drag......
6 out of 8 ignition coils went bad $250 per cyl; serpentine tensioner went bad $310; muffler sound deadener shot; trailer hitch rusting; rear hatch paint bubbled at 50,001 miles; rear heating/ac fan makes "popping" sound; air suspension not sounding right... CD player not working right.... and now, at 77,024 miles transmission just went bad - est repair $2000. For a vehicle we mainly drive to and from work and Costco, this so called top of the line gas guzzling beast should not have these kinds of problems at 77,000 miles. Ford should be ashamed. Instead, there is nothing they can do because it's "out of warranty" and they're "sorry you feel" like you were ripped off. No they are not sorry!
" THE NAV "
where do i begin,this is the best vehicle i have owned, the sense of comfort,safety,pleasure driving this vehicle especially when the whole family is aboard is a reminder why we chose the navigator,this vehicle is 5 years old and still gets looks and attention from people like it just rolled off the showroom floor. the chrome wheels still shine like new and the mineral grey paint is my favorite combo.i recomend this vehicle to anyone considering to buy one i testdrove other suvs and this one clearly distinguished itself from the others.from the countless options to the classy luxury stance this vehicle has whether its parked or driving down the road is in a class of its own.
Just bought a used 2004 Lincoln Navigator
I just bought a 2004 Navi with 133,000 miles on it. Normally I would NEVER buy such a high mileage car, but it is absolutely beautiful. Much nicer than my first one. They wanted 8600, I offered 7500 and we settled at 8000. The CD changer doesn't work-but they're fixing it, the rear AC making some strange knocking sound (which seems to be very common based on the reviews)-they're also fixing that, the ashtray door on front panel won't close, the heat and air on driver seat works only sometimes, GAS GUZZLER. Haven't had it long enough to see if any mechanical issues will develop. At those miles I'm sure they will, and I will rewrite my review when they do.
Rate 2004 Lincoln Navigator
I have driven Lincolns since 1986 with this being the best I have ever had. It will do everything that is expected from a vehicle of this type.
2004 nav problems
hi. just wanted to let everyone know the problems we have had with our 2004 nav we purchased in 2006 with 35k miles. 1. sunroof drains clogged and rain water leaked to fuse block...$1000.00 replace fuse block. 2. sunroof would not shut. track and motor needed replacing...$1700.00 3. rear ac fan making flapping sound 4. driver door lock/unlock button does not work 5. outside mirror switch to fold mirrors in stopped working 6. tire pressure sensor went bad $120.00 7. ac only blows cold for a while then goes hot on hot days. 8. power running boards are possessed! only work when they want to. END RESULT..I STILL ENJOY OWNING THE NAV BUT IT IS A MONEY PIT!!
2004 Navigator
I drove my 04 Navigator off the lot brand new. I love it! It has been the most comfortable and reliable SUV I have ever owned. I especially love the DVD and sound system. Have never had a moments problem with the car. The only thing I would change would be a little less plastic in the back and maybe some door controls in the rear. Other than that I would not trade it for anything. You can not replace the comfortable ride you get while driving it!
Some problems but I still LOVE this car!
We bought this car because my dad totaled our 2001 Lincoln and we all survived after a few rolls off a ditch. The safety of these cars is top notch! Because of this, we decided to buy another navi. I freaking love this car! It looks so stylish and is very very comfortable to ride in. The turning radius is great because the front wheels actually tilt slightly when you turn the wheel so you can easily turn around on a small road. The power is excellent with its 5.4L V8 engine...what a monster! We have had a few problems with the nav though, some power seat motors have broken (covered by warranty) The rear a/c unit clicks. And worst of all the gps/radio has crapped out. But I still love my nav
SHOULD HAVE KEPT MY EXPEDITION
HAVING OWNED 2 EXPEDITIONS (2000 & 2002 I WANTED TO DRIVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT. WHAT A MISTAKE. THE CROME ON THE INTERIOR OF THE NAV. IS PUT IN PLACES WHERE THE SUN IS ALWAYS HITTING AND SHINING IN YOURS EYE. NOT GOOD FOR SAFETY. HAVING TO USE PREIMUN GAS IS ALSO A BIG DRAW BACK. THE DRINK HOLDERS ARE NOT AS USEFUL AS THOSE ON THE EXP. I DRIVE ABOUT 30,000 MILES A YEAR AND GET A NEW CAR EVERY 2 YEARS I ALWAYS BUY THE EXTENDED WARRENTY AND ALWASYS SELL MY CAR TO ONE OF MY EMPLOYEES, PROBABLY WON'T THIS TIME. ITS A NICE VEHICLE BUT NOT WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY.
Love it
Wanted a newer vehicle for the family to enjoy and love our Navigator. Spacious, comfortable, and a joy to cruise in around town and on the highway. Highway 16-20 MPG and around town 12-15. But we bought it for the total comfort and enjoyment of a Lincoln. My wife is a teacher and therefore has plenty of room for her compliment of daily needs for the classroom. Seperate controls for audio, video, and climate gives each their own true level of comfort. Not a lick of trouble since owning look forward to its years of service for us.
Muscle and Style
Beyond all of my expectations What a joy, finally and SUV with muscle and style, it leaves all of the rest of the so called luxury SUV's in the dust
Lincoln Navigator - Essence of Luxury!
I have owned the Ultimate Navi almost three years now and it is unbelievably reliable. I do not want to get rid of it as of now because it sticks out much more boldly than the newer SUVs at this time. SUVs such as the Cadillac Escalade, Hummer H2, Range Rover, Infiniti QX56, Mercedes Benz GL Class, etc... This vehicle is at the top of the luxury chain in my opinion rated bias or not. I have test driven other SUVs and nothing compares to this. It gets me and my family around comfortably and it feels like home even on the road considering the ultimate entertainment system. I have had no problems when driving it and the only thing I see when I drive is heads turning. Overall, this SUV's amazing
A Great Luxury SUV.
The Navigator is the finest luxury SUV I have driven; the ride is exceptional and the driving experience is wonderful. I was going to buy an Escalade, that is until I drove the Navigator. The Ultimate series has it all. Lincoln must be doing something right to greatly improve this vehicle from the earlier model years. All-be-it one man's opinion.
Best Yet
I have owned three Lincoln Navigators and this is by far the best yet. There is only two things, and these are minor, that I would like to see changed. First the tilt lever on the steering wheel, you can do better! The location of the window buttons, put them back on the armrest. That's all, great SUV. When the lease is up on this one I will have another.
nmgc
Ijust love it's fun to driveand very convinent smooth riding power trunk it's just wonderful.
I love my stinken lincoln
All in all the navigator is the best SUV i could find, i looked at the Hummer H2 and the escalade in great depth and for the money the navigator came up on top. I honestly couldnt be much happier
Claytons Nav
The 2003 Navigator is the best vehicle we have ever purchased it is big and very sexy looking.
JUST TOO GOOD PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is the best vehicle in the world. when ever i am driving in it people always stair at my NAVIGATOR. the interior is so beutiful i feel like the richest perso in the world. all the new featurs like the pwoer lift gate, power third folding seats,power running boards and the power side mirrors. the features are all just overwellming.
Unmistakably Lincoln Quality
My wife and I took delivery of our Navi in 1/04 and 110k miles later WE STILL LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Admittedly, the only issues we have ever had were one-time third row ventilation sticking and an occasional running board delay at the driver's side door. Out of 5 yrs of ownership, the quality, ride, and overall performance has been excellent. In retrospect, I wish the HP were bumped up a bit; especially in light of new technology. But, oh well. As compared to other high end SUV models, I agree with earlier posts, our '04 still turns heads; especially among Escalade and Hummer owners....go figure? No disrespect to those brands, but there's luxury and then there's BOLD-yet-REFINED LUXURY!!
FROM FLORIDA . . .
EXCELLENT RIDE ON LONG DRIVES; NEED ONLY STOP FOR GAS YET ARRIVE REFRESHED. AIR CONDITIONED / HEATED SEATS ARE THE BEST.
You have to drive one to believe it!!!
This is something that I recently picked up for my wife. We are expecting our first child shortly and I wanted to get her something that was safe, practical, elegant, rugged, and could perform. Needless to say, all of my avenues led me to my local Lincoln dealership in Clifton, NJ where I purchased the "Ultimate SUV". We love our Navigator. I would highly reccomend this car to anyone.
Excellent
The Lincoln Navigator is best SUV that i have driven in years and i've had my share of SUVs! I absolutely love it. It's comfortable, stylish, smooth, and reliable! Thanks Lincoln!! A satisfied costumer -Tenevia S. Coleman
2004 Gator
What a great SUV. Traded my 2001 for the 04. Smother ride more comfort and great handling. All the comforts that I demand. I tested and drove the Cadillac and GMC but when it came down to put my money on the line the Gator was my chioce.
LINCOLN
THIS IS THE BEST VEHICLE I HAD EVER HAD I ALREADY HAVE A NISSAN PATHFINDER BUT THE NAVIGATORS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE NISSAN THE NISSAN IS GARBAGE COMPARED TO THE NAVIGATOR.
SAFEST SUV ON THE ROAD
HI, I AM A LINCOLN NAVIGATOR OWNER. I HAVE OWNED 3 IN THE LAST 6 YEARS. PUTTING OVER 200,000 ON THE FIRST TWO, AND JUST PURCHASED MY THIRD. I SWEAR BY THIS TRUCK, I KNOW WHEN I GET UP IN THE MORNING MY TRUCK IS GONNA START, IT'S GONNA BE WARM, COLD WHAT EVER I WANT IT TO BE. I FEEL EXTRA SAFE IN THIS TRUCK. I WAS 8 MONTHS PREGANT WHEN I GOT HIT BY A SIMI. THIS TRUCK IS SO SAFE THAT I DIDN'T MOVE OUT OF MY SEAT, I WAS COMPLETELY SAFE, AND SO WAS MY GERMAN SHEPARD THAT WAS IN THE PASSANGER SIDE, THE SIDE THAT GOT HIT. I WILL CONTINUE TOO BY THESE TRUCKS UNTIL THEY STOP MAKING THEM. I AM A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. THANKS LINCOLN
navigator that you can shower in :(
My vehicle has been in the shop more than I have driven it. The sun roof drainage system does not work properly and rain water pours out of the headliner ever time it rains very heavy. The dealership is unable to correct the problem and when they attempted to do so they damaged the interior of my vehicle with grease and lack of covering the seats. I have however test driven the aviator and that looks like the way to go. Fuel economy FOR GET IT!!!! not the right time to own a navi..Look elsewhere...
nice nagivator
this is a good car and has all the luxuries and power anyone needs
SAFEST, MOST BEAUTIFUL RIDE
WHEN I RIDE MY NAVIGATOR, I FEEL LIKE I AM THE QUEEN OF THE WORLD. IT'S SAFE, EASY TO HANDLE EVEN THOUGH IT'S THE SIZE OF A SMALL TANK. I GET A LOT OF RESPECT FROM THE OTHER DRIVERS (WHICH IS RARE THESE DAYS). BEST VEHICLE I EVER OWNED.
Linclon is terribole
This car is terribole. My old Toyota Highlander got an avrage of 22 miles to a gallon and this junk gets 14 miles to a gallon. This car doen't drive it flys. It's too big and doesn't fit in my garadge which could fit a Toyota Higlander or even a Ford Explorer in. This car is reliable at least.
Nice SUV
Second one I have owned.
2004 Lincoln Navigator
The 2003/4 Navigator is astonishingly improved over the 2001, my previous ride. Drivetrain is much smoother (buzzing under hard accel. associated with solid rear axle is gone), handling much more nimble, ride more supple and quieter. Rough surfaces accomodated much better. Audio system much improved. Third (bench) seat access much easier, and terrific fold flat features. Seats are more comfortable. Illumination (headlamps and aiming) has been improved. I have only 500 miles since purchase, but I am continually amazed at how different the 2004 is from the 2001. I recommend it enthusiastically.
Close to a 10 but needs to be tweaked
Too Much exterioer noice,especially when it rains. This is my 3 rd Navigator. Glass windows too thin. Chairs could be more snug,to feel more secure. Sound system needs to be alot better.
navigator
very responsive. nicer interior than escalade.
Navigator
Wonderfully, Luxurious vehicle. A pleasure to drive
simply the best
it is the best suv i ever drove
my all time favorite vehicle
This is the second navigator I have owned and will buy another one
1313
nice ride easy to drive
lincoln number one
This SUV rides like a luxury car. I compared it to the Escalade and Toyota Sequioa and felt it was a much better ride and handled with better control
Awsome!!
What a great SUV. I feel like a king driving this thing. Wouldn't trade it for the world!
'04 Navigator
Bought it just before Xmas. Whole family LOVES it. Put 1400 miles on first week. A dream to drive, and mileage was 15.4 I'll take that knowing it'll get better after break-in. Plenty powerful and tranny is real smooth.
Happy customer
Top of the line is all i have to say, the best looking suv on the road. Great ride lots of room and power. Just a little sluggish. Wish it was a little quicker but we cant have everything
Buy One
I tried them all.cmfort,ease in driving and good looks.Buy U.S.buy lincoln.The cost of maint.compared to BMW&MBZ your $$ahead with Lincoln
bling-bling
I purchased my navigator in june and it is by far the best driving experience i have had so far.I test drove the esclade,denali xl and they just do not measure up.as the ad says,there are does that travel and those that travel well!
TRY IT!!! I HAVE
A VERITABLE SUCCESS FROM LINCON. NOT MUCH POWER?? I DON`T THINK SO I RACED IT AGAINST AN ESCALADE AND HE COULD NOT BEAT ME!!!
AWESOME NAVIGATOR
I am a Navigator fanatic.This our 3rd one.We test drove the other SUV'S and kept coming back to the Navi. Comparing price and equip. hands down the Navi. is the best bang for the buck.The handeling is great.It has the power that we need if we want to tow the boat or trailer the Harley.It is sporty yet luxurious @ the same time. It is also big enough for me and the family. I would only trade this for another unless a new SUV were born
Past the Honeymoon
The Navigator was our choice given our criteria of a few specifics such as a "real" third row seat, luxury appointments, and car-like ride. Lincoln did well with the overall exterior/interior design. Quality, on the other hand, is a whole different story. In this area, Lincoln can learn a few things from Toyota. At the end of the day, I like the Navigator. But my next purchase will most likely be a foreign car (read: Toyota).
Best SUV EVER
This is a big truck and I love every inch of it ! Lincoln nailed it when they came up with this body style . Once inside the cabin you are treated to the Lincoln comfort that I remember as a kid . It definitely rules the road , and knowing that it is the "most powerful SUV on the planet " only adds to the experience . I only hope when Ford changes the truck in '06 or '07 , it doesn't ruin the appeal this one has .
Change for the sake of change, 2004 Nava
I love my Navigator except the interior. The predcessor's interior was perfect; but it is as if it was redesigned purely for the sake of change! The driver windows' controls on the center console; on a bright day, you can't see the information readouts [the white lettering is virtually invisible,even at night without taking your focus off the road]; the console lid makes access to the console contents very difficult; the power outlet is out of reach of the driver; and what idiot assumed that just because you want to play CDs that you don't need a tape player? Since the interior is where I spend my time, my next SUV will be an Esclade!