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Take flight!!
Kevin, 07/09/2017
2011 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
The truck is not great on gas but should a truck that comfortably sits 8, be good on gas? The interior cabin is flawless. You can ask for more, electric folding 3rd row seats heated and air-conditioned seats for the front and back. So much leg room for passengers even in the 3rd row. The power step railing makes it easy to get in out and look really cool doing it. The entertainment system insane. Bluetooth connectivity flawless, USB ports, aux input all put clever places. The pedals and steering adjust to the driver. It's rides like a dream!! I love this truck.
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We love our 2010 Navigator
ander580, 12/05/2009
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
We needed an SUV to replace our minivan. We considered the Infiniti QX56, Yukon Denali, and Ford Expedition. We bought the Navigator because it had every feature we wanted, including fold flat seats, front and rear parking sensors, air conditioned seats, and roomy third row seat. The ownership experience to date has been fabulous. This is definitely the best vehicle we've had. It tows our boat well and the cabin is a quiet comfort zone. My wife and I both want to drive it - that's the only problem so far.
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Sweet Ride for my 5 girls.
Warren, 07/23/2010
2010 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
This is the best large SUV for the money. I'm 6'1", and I can sit comfortably in the 3rd row. Plus the seats fold flat. The competition simply could not measure up to that. Sync is awesome. Bluetooth phone just works and the voice navigation system is very nice. For the most part, the interior is first rate, with nice leather throughout. It's a very nice car slathered in luxury, and the best value in it's class, and I'm glad made the purchase.
A Great Navigator L 4x4
rewaters, 06/18/2011
2011 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
My 2011 Navigator L 4x4 is a Ingot Silver exterior and Charcoal Black interior beauty with 20" wheels and tires. This is my first Navigator L 4x4 after having had 14 Town Cars, an Aviator and a MKS AWD. The interior and exterior design, style, build quality, comfort and convenience are outstanding. I have no problems accessing and using all of the Navi's features with ease. The THX sound system, Navigation system and Sync capabilities are also excellent. The ride, handling, performance, reliability and responsiveness of the Navi are also outstanding. Highway, suburban and city driving is easy, comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the Navigator L 4x4 to everyone.
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suv15, 11/11/2011
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is our first Lincoln Navigator after owning 3 Ford Expeditions. Our Navigator is White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat. The color shows very little dirt. After putting 200,000 miles on our last 2005 Expedition (and it was still going strong), we upgraded to a Navigator. With 4500 miles on our new Navigator, we hope this SUV proves as "Ford tough" as previous Expeditions. We very much enjoy our Navigator, and have absolutely no buyers remorse. However being very pleased with three Expeditions (the last being an Expedition Limited), I am not certain the "Lincoln" brand is worth the additional cost. However, the Lincoln Navigator definitely turns more heads than a Ford Expedition.
Wasn't too bad until the 5.4 "death rattle"
brian selai, 03/30/2016
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Bought the vehicle certified used in 2012. Wife happy with vehicle until last month. 140,000 miles and engine dropped a cylinder. Apparently the 5.4 triton has a bad reputation for this. After several hundred dollars in palliative attempts, it was recommended by a Ford garage to just replace the engine due to its reputation. Only other issues were the running boards needed serviced at about 80,000 miles, the air blender occasionally makes the rattle related to plastic teeth failure. Headlamps are pricey to replace also plan on several hundred when they fail. Another issue should be the limited illumination of the high beams. Really no better than regular headlamps. Not convinced we would buy another.
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Nothing larger or smoother for the dollar
Mo Blackwater, 03/07/2015
2012 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
Versus the Cadillac, first you save $20K when optioned out off the dealers lot, that's quite a bit. Second, you can put the Lincoln in 2 wheel drive, giving you better gas mileage and a better ride. Third, you get an independent rear suspension, with the L, long wheel base, nothing rides smoother in this class, period. A Suburban rides like a base pick-up on a gravel road, my previous vehicle. Fourth, the seats don't need to be pulled out (third row). Not only are they roomier, the fold right into the floor. I am a large guy, the third seat is a pain to get out of a GM vehicle. My 5.4 drove over Colorado at 10K feet altitude with plenty of passing power. Love the truck @ 48,000 miles!
Really enjoy it!
phillip_g, 03/12/2015
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is not a sports car nor is it a hybrid-if that is what you are wanting this is NOT the vehicle for you. It is a luxury, truck-based SUV...Its BIG...very comfortable, hauls a lot of your closest friends and family and 9000 pounds if you need it to. Not as hard to park as Edmunds would lead you to believe, actually has a great turning radius. With the Front and Rear parking sensors and back up cam you should have no issue with parking unless your trying to land in a "compact only" space. We had a 2006 Model and had no major issues with it other than normal wear-Very happy with the choice we made to purchase this one-Lincoln Certified Program is excellent.
Ages like fine wine....expensive fine wine
E Walker, 10/16/2020
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I still own my 2011 Lincoln Navigator. At 165,000 miles, its aged pretty well. Ebony and chrome exterior and ebony leather interior. I've kept mine very clean and since there aren't a whole lot of them out there, it stands out. It still rides excellent; its quiet, the interior has held up pretty good, and its got enough power to get the job done. I recently took a trip to Chicago with my family and drive 500 miles to get there. Right now, I'm moving into a new house and there's so much space that I have not had to rent a U-Haul truck yet. Since owning it, I've gotten the windows tinted and upgraded the sound system bypassing the factory amp, adding an equalizer, amplifying the speakers, and added another subwoofer. I also like that its Flex Fuel capable which I've used. You get a bit more performance, but AWFUL gas mileage and the flex fuel doesn't start well in cold weather. It also drives extremely well in rain and snow. You will never get suck using the 4X4 The downside is that repairs on this truck are VERY EXPENSIVE. I had a 3rd party warranty that covered my air suspension and one of my running boards. The other running board failed outside of the warranty and it was $1500 to fix. My remote start malfunctioned and it cost me $1000 to fix. My sunroof needed to be replaced and that was $2500. I replaced the seat module myself for about $50. Now granted, I got all of my work done at the Lincoln Dealership so I know the labor was the main expense, but many smaller shops would not touch it. Also, the infotainment system has not aged well. It does have Bluetooth and the navigation has 2019 maps, but no apple car play or android car play, the interface is very bland, and trying to use the voice commands to program an address for my navigation is cumbersome (the Sync 3 system is much better). Also, while the 12 speaker THX system is nice on paper, the factory sub is weak and the volume turns down over time hence me adding an equalizer, bypassed the factory amp to amplify the speakers, and added an additional subwoofer. Finally, like most vehicles in the Midwest, it is very susceptible to rust, especially under the running boards. While most of the frame is in really good shape, there are signs of rust. All in all, this truck is amazing! I still get compliments on it when I go out and people think its a new truck. Its comfortable, luxurious, I can haul people and items, and even though once in a while things will break down and break the bank, keeping up with maintenance and repairs will keep your Navigator running for a long time.
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Headrests need to go back to the 2006 version.
lincolndude1, 03/03/2011
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Recently traded a 2006 Navigator for a 2010 model. The ride is very smooth and handling around corners is fine. As Edmunds has stated, sometimes the transmission can't seem to find the right gear. The biggest complaint is the driver's and front passenger's headrests are way too hard causing this driver a headache. The 2006 Navigator had just the right headrest as it was more adjustable being able to pivot forward as well as up and down and was more cushioned. The 2010 can only move up and down with hardly any cushion. It's hard to understand why auto manufacturers don't stick with a good thing once it's created.
Expedition on steroids
Niddy, 11/20/2016
2012 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Only complaint is the tech package and dash and the instruments are old looking like almost trying to be retro. The new version really didn't change anything except the controls and dash. Much nicer now. Not a deal killer as the car drives and rides great. It's comfortable and fits all the gear. Stereo is great, a/c and heated seats, all add to the likability. Only other caution I'd throw out is auto running boards. If you forget about them, you may walk in to them as they deploy and forget about them as they come out and bruise your shins.
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5.4 is a money pit.
Brandy Brown, 06/24/2020
2010 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2010 navigator in 2020, the price was right at $12,500, the car had 90,000 miles on it. I LOVE this car, its luxury and practicality wrapped in one... And I wish I'd never bought it. 4 months into owning it the engine blew up, I now owe $10,000 on a car that I can trade in for $1,000 or dump $5,000 into for a new engine. I bought an engine from a junkyard and had it put in and the mechanic said quite flatly "sell this car ASAP because these engines are known for blowing up and you'll be doing this again in another 50,000 miles" super disappointed in my purchase, wish I would've kept my silverado.
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Our 2nd Navigator
Tim Scholz, 11/03/2010
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
We love the feel and drive of the car. We had a 2000 Navigator and that is why we purchased the 2011. I really like that the 3rd seat folds down flat for great room to haul stuff. We are having trouble with keeping the driver seat position with the 2 key fobs. Is any one else having this problem>
Great Car!!
kllllllll, 04/13/2012
2012 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I truly enjoy this car. It is beautiful,and extremely updated in technology.I would recommend it to anyone!!
Costly
Not a fan anymore, 08/14/2016
2012 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Be prepared to fork out cash for multiple items conveniently not covered by dealer or factory. Running boards will go out and that's a wallet flatener.
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Great SUV
Dad of 4, 06/17/2010
2010 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I test drove every large luxury SUV on the market several times. The NAV L was the best value for the price. It is luxurious and the SYNC system is amazing. Fuel economy could be better but it is as expected for a vehicle its size. Very happy with my decision.
Bang for your buck!
Larry, 11/06/2018
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2012 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Go ahead and waste your money on a Chevy or Cadillac. Or be smart and by the Navigator! You will have to put money into a used truck so by spending less and getting the Navigator you will have more to spend to fix up your new used truck! Best to buy one that you can get an extended warranty. It's well worth it. Within the first year of owning this Navigator, I had to spend around 5000.00 in repairs after only putting on 4000.00 miles. It drives fantastic but it will cost you!
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A money looser
t, 11/19/2015
2010 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
Glad we purchased this used a 2010 in 2013. at that time it had already lost $ 30,000 from it's original value. it is now 2015 and we found out it lost another $ 10,000 in value from date of our purchase...So if you want to loose $ 40,000 in value for a vehicle in less than 6 full years go ahead and throw your money away. We will be purchasing a Toyota which holds it's value a lot better than this Lincoln. This vehicle, on the other hand is a great towing vehicle for our 34' Travel trailer, and did great in our last 2 winters of heavy snow here in norther Indiana where we get lake effect snow. We have had about $ 2,000 in repairs out of our pocket since purchasing, (bad brakes, battery, oil leak, computer problems) some were covered with the "ford certified" some where NOT. We won't waste our money on a certified car again. The car had 46,000 miles when we purchased it and they had never replaced the brake pads! The MPG is a lot better than we had hoped for at 16 city/20 highway
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2011 Lincoln Navigator Limited Edition
dlewis3494, 06/12/2011
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really like the vehicle. It super comfortable to drive. The one let down I have found is that it only has a single disc CD/DVD player. I would have thought a luxuary car would have a 6 disc player. Quality is some of the best I have seen but some of the SYNC/Navigation system is taking a while to learn. I have had 4 trucks with the SYNC before this one and this one is different. Some of this high tech stuff is hard for us older folks to learn, but the comfort is there.
Sweet Ride
rplock, 03/13/2010
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Beautiful vehicle. Very roomy, quiet and polished. Headlights are great. Power is wonderful. Rain sensing wipers are a nice touch. Power fold mirrors are great. Worth the $$'s.
Poor plastic
natzhawk, 11/08/2010
2010 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had to give the interior a poor rating. Due to the fact that the speaker's plastic is very poor. Just wiping the plastic can mess up the plastic's color. The driving of the vehicle is smooth and the comfort level is good.
Luxurious working horse
Alex, 02/24/2017
2011 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable ride. I enjoyed and enjoyed, famiky of 4 and a doberman this car gets all of us easy. Plus bikes, cooler, stroller, plugs for equipment spread out through the car and even full voltage plug for baby bottle warmer for example. Very happy with this car. Drove from Florida to Tenessee in winter, NY and NJ, Savannah, Atlanta, and Washington DC. We drive with confidence in any weather conditions. Yes this car eats gas quick but for all luxury and comfort reasons yiu never feel bad about it. Repair costs are very little comparing to my previous Audi A8. I recommend this car for families and for commercial use like Limo service etc. Very well built vehicle.
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Nicest F-150 I've ever owned!
Chuck Campbell, 11/27/2018
2011 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's a Lincoln Navigator, of course, but it has a lot in common with the F-150, starting with its 5.4 liter V-8. It's a very comfortable car for long drives. It tows my 21' RV trailer with ease. With the seats down, it accommodates about as much cargo as my 2003 F-150 shortbed did, but with more security. The car has electrically operated drop-down running boards that make it easy to get in and out. Fuel economy is about what you'd expect--pretty close to the 14 city/18 highway sticker rating. It got 19+ on our most recent trip on 2-lane highways, but the mileage drops to 8-10 when towing the RV. I bought the car when it was 6 model years old with 59K miles--for about a third of its original sticker price. In the two years I've owned it, it has required only two repairs besides normal maintenance, one to replace a heater hose assembly and the other also to the heater, which wasn't giving off heat. I've put 19K miles on it and plan to keep it for a long time.
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Lots of potential
MVotaw, 06/07/2010
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy my Lincoln. From the front, it's a great looking vehicle with lots of power. That said, the back end looks like a cracker box. Interior is very comfortable, but you can't read the dash in sunlight and there is little leg room in the back. The back glass opens by itself and lets rain / debris run into the cargo area. I've had $5000 worth of warranty done on the truck and the service was fantastic. The interior is very cheap looking and scuffs easily in addition to being a bear to navigate all the buttons. Overall though a very nice vehicle.
A great luxury SUV
iceout, 12/05/2009
2010 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
A test ride was all it took for me to sign the papers and drive off with my new Lincoln Navigator. What a great comfortable ride with good performance, handling and a very quiet ride. The fuel millage is the same as the Mercury mountaineers that I have previously leased which is amazing for a larger heavier vehicle. The forward and rear sensing systems in the bumper and a rear view camera make it real easy to park. A truly great vehicle.
NOT HAPPY
foxyd, 12/30/2011
2012 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 92 people found this review helpful
I've had more frustration with this vehichle than I can possibly imagine. I've tried working with both the dealer and Lincoln to no help. If I were you, I'd buy a Caddy!
Luxurious working horse
Alex, 02/24/2017
updated 02/26/2018
2011 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable ride. I enjoyed and enjoyed, family of 4 and a doberman this car gets all of us easy. Plus bikes, cooler, stroller, plugs for equipment spread out through the car and even full voltage plug for baby bottle warmer for example. Very happy with this car. Drove from Florida to Tenessee in winter, NY and NJ, Savannah, Atlanta, and Washington DC. We drive with confidence in any weather conditions. Yes this car eats gas quick but for all luxury and comfort reasons you never feel bad about it. Repair costs are very little comparing to my previous Audi A8. I recommend this car for families and for commercial use like Limo service etc. Very well built vehicle.
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The Best
Mike, 11/08/2018
2011 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased used with 53K. Prior was GMC Denali LWB, prior to that 2 Suburbans and Escalade. This vehicle is FAR above any of the prior mentioned. The performance is not like the Cadillac but the ride and drive more that makes up for it. Very roomy and comfortable for long trips. I have the "L" series. Presently the vehicle just turned over 105K it has NEVER been to the dealer. The only issue I have ever experienced was drivers window regulator which I purchased from the local auto parts store for $89.00 and repaired myself. I am waiting for the new 2019 Navigator to come out. There will be one in my drive way.
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