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Great value great service
James, 02/10/2016
2015 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have a 2015 Select Navigator L. Bought this truck in November of 2014 before the dealer had any on display in the lot and still got a great deal. Service has been very good. A year after buying the car I asked about replacing a seat cover that had a slight factory defect (wrinkle) I noticed when new but not till after purchase and bothered me over time. They did the right thing and replaced the seat cover under warranty ] to the tune of about $1200. Probably I'm lucky to have a good dealer but not all manufacturers would oblige me this way after the sale I'm sure. Like a previous review said this is a very nicely powered great riding and functional suv. I have had no issues and it tows my boat on vacations like it's not even there. Surprisingly easy to maneuver for such a large truck. It's so big I have to park it diagonally in my 3 car garage but bliss alleviates the need for hanging a tennis ball. The main thing is everything works well and I think Lincoln did a good job of updating with mature tried and true 6 speed transmission, ecoboost engine and bug free navigation. Voice command works well and features like nearby movie theatres and show times is really nice. Not super fast and interface is a little complicated but ultimately rewarding Bluetooth and hd radio sound best on the THX audio system.The platform doesn't allow for some of the newer features like adaptive cruise but I find incrementing the speed using the steering wheel buttons works well on trips and I don't have to worry about the car slamming on the brakes when passing a semi like I've read is happening with other manufactures who have bugs in their advanced electronics. Has all the nice luxury features I need like power everything (steering column, pedals, folding seats and heated and cooled seats standard. This truck is exceptionally quick, smooth, and roomy, and CAPABLE. Fit and finish is pretty good but not as good as like and escalade but then this is much less expensive and much nicer looking than the expeditions interior in my opinion. I like to research and am glad I bought this over its domestic rivals due to all the problems they are having with their all new designs which I think are too small inside and not advanced enough in their mechanical engineering which is where I think Ford has a leg up on the competition.
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Traded '14 ESV for the L and loving it!
Phil Calendine, 10/09/2015
updated 04/13/2017
2015 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
Yes, we had a brand new 2014 Cadillac ESV Platinum. It was really crap. Transmission issues, electrical issues, upgraded seats were horrible, very uncomfortable. Ride was very poor compared to our previous air suspension 2003 ESV. Engine under powered. Vented seats sounded like a jet landing in the car. Heated/cooled cup holder worked great for the two minutes before it turned itself off. Remote start worked great as far away as five feet. 2015 Cadillac is just plain ugly and "fold flat" seats simply sit up on floor of car...wife literally couldn't reach into car without hitting the bumper. That's not gonna work in Ohio winters. So we decided to cut our losses and try the Navigator-L. Got a fantastic deal on the outgoing 2015 which is essentially same as the new 2016. I did like the general appearance of the ESV platinum interior better, but the functionality of the Nav over the '14 or '16 ESV is way, way better. The entertainment/nav is infinitely easier and more intuitive than the grossly antiquated non Vue system we had in the '14, and I feel much better than the Vue system in the latest Caddy. Unlike the Vue, Lincoln maintains hard buttons where it makes it easier to use (volume, tuning, HVAC, etc) but still integrates those into its Sync system. The iPhone works seamlessly and intuitively. The old Nav had a grossly underpowered engine. The new ecoboost turbo rectifies that, and easily outperforms the '14 or '16 ESV. In addition, this smart 6 cylinder gets about 15% better gas mileage, which, comcined with the 33 gal tank vs 28 on the ESV, and you can go way further. The brakes are also much improved, and better compared to Caddy. The ride (we have the upgraded Reserve edition with comparable air suspension) has 3 very useful and noticeably different ride selections. The Sport setting is great around town, resulting in a very stable, nearly sway free ride. Hit the highway and select comfort and the road bumps are nearly unnoticeable. The ESV did neither. The back of the L has much easier to use auto down third row, which, by the way is 40/60 split, which means you can actually sit someone in the middle of the back row. Caddy 50/50 split resulted in our huge ESV being reduced functionally to a six passenger! Who wants to sit in a crack? So overall, from my perspective, the '15 or '16 Nav L is an easy winner over Caddy, which gives the feel of an over confident underachiever. UPDATE: April 2017 at 22k miles. I suppose with an American car it was inevitable. What was initially a tight, smooth ride has slowly but noticeably deteriorated into a sway wagon. We had to have the reader wiper motor replaced, thank goodness right before warranty set to expire. The driver side power foot board is now angled outward, probably from an overweight service person that worked on our car, and the dealership sees nothing wrong with it. We get random beeping from the park assist all the time, and Lincoln has been zero help. Gas mileage has dropped as well, though still 1-2 mpg greater than we ever got with the ESV. It is still comfortable enough, and nothing else compares as far as gross load hauling of people and stuff, but we can't wait until we can offload this thing and get a Lexus.
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Compared all of the luxury SUV's, Navigator won
risenbeck, 12/20/2016
2015 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I car shopped for about 1 month for a new SUV. Test drove Suburban, Mercedes GL450, Escalade, Lexus and Navigator. I was looking for a 15' model to keep price in the high 30's to low 60's. The one I liked best would win our regardless of price. I ended up picking the Navigator as it's ride was so much nicer than all the others. Now that I had the car for a week, I am enjoying other features like great sound system, easy to use panels that parse off navigation, entertainment, climate, etc. Also key was being able to seat normal sized people in the 3rd row if we needed it. The Lexus was so high priced, but also only a kid would be able to sit in the 3rd row as it was not deep enough for legs. Also another great feature was the ability of the back to flatten out completely with a push of a button. The look of the car is also very nice (black on black). I am very happy with this purchase as I almost completely forgot about the Navigator.
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Great road car, technological nightmare
Texas Big Mike, 01/14/2018
updated 01/20/2022
2015 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've owned the car for 7 years and have put 86,000 miles on it. It's a wonderful road car, with a solid feel, good acceleration from the turbocharged V6, and a surprisingly good 18-19 mpg on the highway. The seats are comfortable and the deploying running board makes it easy to enter and exit, important since my wife has had major back surgery. The cargo space is huge; we traveled with a 90 lb Lab and luggage for several weeks at a time and have lots of space. The instrument panel is easily readable and intuitive, and the hands free operation is convenient and adds to road safety. Here's the downside: despite numerous trips to the dealer, several of which involved 3-4 day stays, the car's electronic package still malfunctions frequently. It tells me it there's no key in the vehicle sometimes and won't start, sometimes giving the signal when the car is running and under way; the proximity sensors go off for no reason, the automatic windshield wipers turn on under perfectly dry conditions, and sometimes the Bluetooth phone connection does not recognize my phone. The problems are not constant nor have they interfered with the operation of the vehicle or it's safety, but it's annoying and undermines my confidence in the vehicle. Despite my satisfaction with the car's handling I will not buy another one.
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Beautiful Vehicle
Gary Kirkwood, 01/02/2018
2015 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
The Navigator is a beautiful vehicle to own and to drive. Obviously because of the size of the vehicle, fuel economy is not the best but really not too bad. Comfort is amazing and so is he ride. There is plenty of room in this vehicle for just about anything. Towing capabilities are wonderful and stopping if towing is above average. If you are going to be in an area where there is snow, I truly recommend getting this vehicle with 4 wheel drive. Have had no problems with the vehicle and I must say that with the twin turbos this large vehicle really gets up and moves. The navigation system gets a little getting used to but pretty good once you learn how to use it. The system was changed in 2016 witch helped. I very highly recommend this vehicle to anyone.
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Pleasantly surprised by the V6's capabilities
Jason, 01/09/2022
2015 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our family was in need of a vehicle capable of hauling our 7,000 lb travel trailer, a loaded car trailer that commonly weighs just north of 8,000 lbs, and seat 6 humans with their cargo on a regular basis; much to my disappointment my old 2006 Toyota Tundra no longer fit the bill for our family's needs. I searched for a while and found a great deal on this one owner Lincoln that had been taken care of very well. So far we have put 15k miles on it with daily driving and a hand full of road trips. The pros: It is very comfortable in all of the seats and has features that I didn't even know were needed in a vehicle, most of which are very nice but some I personally could do without. It has road manners that are much better than a truck but definitely not car like; it's the size of small bus so you can't expect any better than what you get. The adjustable suspension is very nice for when you are hauling and when you are on long road trips, it is easily adjusted on the flu through the control panel. The power took me by surprise; having V8's for the last two decades I was blown away by the amount of power produced by this V6 with the turbos. This motor hauls with greater ease and better file economy than I expected. The cons: Everything is electronically controlled and i worry that this could get very expensive as the vehicle ages for repairs. I have yet to have a failure but that risk/reality does feel looming. The 4wd system is classified as a "light" 4wd system; I know that I am an anomaly when it comes to how typical Navigator driver's use their vehicle as I still treat my like my work truck. I do think there are limitations to this 4wd system verses what the Tundra had when it comes to getting through a muddy field and driving through the deep snow that Upstate New York winters bring. All and all it has been a pleasant surprise nearly all around. This vehicle has served my family's needs where my old truck could no longer and has done so with comfort which I expected and with power and ease which I did not.
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Comfy Car-like Ride, Plenty of Power and Room
Joe Beastyg78, 06/23/2023
2015 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
4.5 Stars because nothing is perfect :D We are a "Lincoln family", if you will. The 2015 Nav. I currently drive is by far my favorite Navigator to date. (It's my 2nd all-time favorite Lincoln only because I LOVED our 2004 Aviator!) I retired a 1998 Nav. with over 500k miles for a 2008 model. And as far as I know the '98 is still on the road and being driven by the family I gave her to. I put 170k+ on the '08 before setting her aside for the '15 I currently drive. The 2008 is now our back-up family vehicle. But there is a MAJOR difference between my first 2 and this one. Other than the obvious interior upgrades and better tech, this SUV "truck" drives and rides like a dream. I always loved having a V8 under the hood but the power from this Ecoboost turbo V6 is impressive. The ride quality has substantially improved over the years as well. There is a luxury car-like ride to this model - especially when compared to earlier versions. The acceleration is smooth and pretty sweet for this land yacht. The interior is very comfortable and roomy. The controls are easily accessible and I find the dash and console layout stylish. My biggest complaint, if you want to call it that, is that they did away with a lot of the Lincoln Star And NAVIGATOR emblems found in various places in the previous model. Call me conceded (I don't care) but if if I'm going to pay for luxury I want to see it. Gone is the stylish analogue clock that used to be between the center console vents. They also did away with the Lincoln Star on the door chrome and embroidered into the headrest just to name a few changes. Overall, I am very pleased with how well this vehicle has held up through the years. The interior is still like new after 180k miles. I have a decent commute 6 days a week so having something as nice as this really takes the suck out of something that would otherwise be a pain. Regular maintenance is key to keeping these things running and looking great. I'm more than content to keep this for as long as I can. The newest models not only cost as much as a house but I'm also not the biggest fan of huge infotainment screens and completely digital dashes.
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New 2015 Navigator in 2020
Nav Guy, 05/14/2020
2015 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great shape , all of the options, pulls 8,000 lbs
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Great value for a luxury tank
ChubbyChaser69, 10/07/2023
2015 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
You can buy now really cheap and get a ton of value. Clean the fuel injectors right away and enjoy a sweet ride.
Excellent quiet ride
Louie, 06/17/2019
2015 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Getting a used certified Navigator is the way to go. It’s a great comfortable ride and it can tow very well. The kids love all the room and seats are comfortable on long trips.
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Really big upgrade from my 2008 Navigator
Troyd75826, 10/01/2015
2015 Lincoln Navigator L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great for family with 3 young kids who can't stand idea of minivan. Nice updates from previous generation. This is a far more comfortable vehicle.
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Wonderful vehicle BUT!!!
Mikee, 10/22/2022
updated 04/29/2025
2015 Lincoln Navigator 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I keep my Navigator clean and up to date with service but I now have cracks in the paint on my hood (which is aluminum) but nowhere else on my vehicle. How do I get Lincoln to repair it?
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